# Trippy Prism Universities The Centre for Sustainable Energy Technologies is a Geometric Wonder By Peter Vallas | Published 2011-02-02 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-centre-for-sustainable-energy-technologies References: [wewastetime.wordpress](http://wewastetime.wordpress.com/2011/01/31/centre-for-sustainable-energy-technologies/) & [mcarchitects.it](http://www.mcarchitects.it/) Nottingham University released their newest addition, The [Centre for Sustainable Energy Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wolves-lane-centre), in Ningbo, China. This eco-friendly design was created by [Mario Cucinella Architects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sparking-change) and is where students will develop new ways to create [renewable and sustainable energy sources](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alisher-navoi). The Centre for Sustainable Energy Technologies is inspired by Chinese lanterns and traditional wooden screens. It features an array of eco features such as a large rooftop opening that brings natural light to all floors of the building. The building also uses geothermal heating and was a winner of the 2009 MIPIM Green Building Award. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Eco-friendly Architecture:** Opportunities for innovative sustainable building designs and materials - **Renewable Energy:** Opportunities to develop new ways to create renewable and sustainable energy sources - **Geothermal Heating:** Opportunities for the development of more efficient and cost-effective geothermal heating systems ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** Innovative architects and construction firms can develop sustainable building designs - **Renewable Energy:** Companies can invest in the development and implementation of renewable energy sources - **HVAC:** Opportunities for HVAC companies to develop more efficient and cost-effective geothermal heating systems ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Traditional Sustainable School Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universidad-ean-1.md) - [Low-Carbon Biomimetic Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tonkin-liu.md) - [Optimal Energy Research Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alisher-navoi.md) - [Sustainable Educational Architecture Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-educational-architecture.md) - [Education Architecture Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rainbow-international-school.md) - [Sustainable Light Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geolectric-lantern.md) - [Rooftop Walkway-Topped Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shenzhen-energy-ring.md) - [Clover-Style Conference Center Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zgc-international-innovation-center.md) - [Community-Made Eco Campuses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wolves-lane-centre.md)