# Sustainable Skyscrapers The Deloitte Centre is New Zealand's Greenest High Rise By Jordan M | Published 2011-01-12 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-deloitte-centre References: [woodsbagot](http://www.woodsbagot.com/en/Pages/80QueenStreet.aspx) The Deloitte Centre is a modern model of [eco-centric architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muraba-veil) that isn't afraid to make a difference. The New Zealand high rise is officially the greenest of it's kind in the country after receiving a 5 star rating from the [New Zealand Green Building council](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/usgbc). With state of the art environmental practices such as rain water gathering, and a thorough [eco-conscious professional atmosphere](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office27), the Deloitte Centre tackles a low-footprint policy from both hardware and software avenues of attack: technology and education. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco-centric Architecture:** Opportunity for architects and builders to explore and implement sustainable building practices in modern architectural design. - **Green Building Council Rating:** Opportunity for organizations and businesses to meet and exceed green building certifications and ratings. - **Rainwater Gathering:** Opportunity for sustainable solutions companies to create and market eco-friendly water harvesting systems for buildings and homes. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture and Construction:** Opportunity for architecture and construction companies to specialize in eco-friendly and sustainable building practices. - **Green Building:** Opportunity for green building materials and construction technologies to become more viable and mainstream in the market. - **Sustainable Solutions:** Opportunity for sustainable solutions companies to develop and market products and services that support an environmentally conscious business model. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Greenery-Filled Skyscraper Terrarium](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terrarium-cheongdam.md) - [Rurally-Inspired City Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ziel-highrise-building.md) - [Sustainable Green-Integrated Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sudameris-plaza.md) - [Distinctive Airlifted Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karka-tower.md) - [Rejuvenated Former Bank Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/former-bank-building.md) - [Low-Carbon Biomimetic Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tonkin-liu.md) - [Glass Facade Premium Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/henderson-office.md) - [Concrete Residential Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huergo-475.md) - [Building Decarbonization Rating Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/usgbc.md)