# Futuristic Eco Libraries The Waalse Krook Library is a Sleekly Modern and Green Repository By Jordan M | Published 2011-01-24 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-waalse-krook-library References: [unstudio](http://www.unstudio.com/nl/unstudio/projects/country/0/4497/4487/waalse-krook-urban-library-of-the-future-and-centre-for-new-media) The Waalse Krook Library is an architectural crossroads of green sensibilities and thoroughly modern design aesthetics. With a stylishly curved exterior meant to mimic the water that it sits next to, the Waalse Krook Library has a design that is [futuristic and yet still organic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lucas-museum-of-narrative-arts), clean, and bright. Large windows wrap around the building on all sides and allow it to take advantage of natural light, while its roof is an expansive [green roof](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-ark-pavilion) that boosts natural diversity and helps absorb heat. Overall the building by [UNStudio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/former-bank-building) is a refreshing and impressive creation that is at home with it's environment and it's urban surroundings. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.3/10 - Activity: 1% | 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) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sustainable Architecture:** The Waalse Krook Library showcases the trend of blending modern design aesthetics with green sensibilities. - **Natural Light Optimization:** The use of large windows in the Waalse Krook Library demonstrates the trend of incorporating natural light to enhance the ambiance and reduce energy consumption. - **Green Roofing:** The expansive green roof of the Waalse Krook Library highlights the trend of utilizing eco-friendly roofing solutions that promote natural diversity and heat absorption. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** The architectural industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by integrating sustainable design principles into their projects. - **Construction:** The construction industry can seize disruptive innovation opportunities by incorporating natural light optimization techniques into building designs. - **Roofing:** The roofing industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by developing and promoting eco-friendly roofing solutions such as green roofs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wood-Wrapped Contemporary Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graded-school-library.md) - [Dynamic Geometric Library Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yellamundie.md) - [Tree-Like Library Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-of-knowledge.md) - [Juxtaposing Angular Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brixen-public-library.md) - [Mobile Glass Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-libreria.md) - [Glass-Lined Towering Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beijing-city-library.md) - [Park Library Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taichung-green-museumbrary.md) - [Floating Wetland Bookstore](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xixi-goldmye-bookstore.md) - [Memory-Grounded School Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rahmah-library.md)