# Modern Ziggurat Architecture Tiago Viegas' Crea Building Challenge Channels Ancient Cultures By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-10-03 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiago-viegas-crea-building-challenge References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/Gallery/Crea-Building-Challenge/318400) & [coroflot](http://www.coroflot.com/viegas) Tiago Viegas’ Crea Building Challenge design, with its terraced living rooftops and [pyramidal shape](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pyramid-hut), looks like a modern version of the ancient structures that graced Mesopotamia thousands of years ago. This creation, made in conjunction with Felipe Araújo and Lucas Leite, really pushes the boundaries of [modern green design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shibanee-kamal). Click through the gallery above to see more images of Felipe Araújo, Lucas Leite and Tiago Viegas’ Crea Building Challenge, and keep clicking for more gorgeous [eco architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studios-workac-and-ignacio-urquiza-architects). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Green Ziggurat Design:** Tiago Viegas' Crea Building Challenge incorporates ancient architecture in modern eco-friendly buildings. - **Terraced Rooftops:** Crea Building Challenge's terraced living roofs merge function with aesthetics in modern architecture. - **Modern Eco Architecture:** The Crea Building Challenge offers a fresh take on modern architecture with its innovative environmental features. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture and Design:** The architecture and design industry can leverage the Crea Building Challenge's unique features to inspire new, eco-friendly designs. - **Real Estate:** Real estate professionals can incorporate Crea Building Challenge's green design elements to better appeal to environmentally conscious buyers. - **Construction:** Incorporating Crea Building Challenge's sustainable design principles in the construction industry will foster a new level of environmental consciousness. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vaulted Pink Complexes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/babel-housing-mexico.md) - [Slopped-Base Green Tiled Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bak-gordon-arquitectos.md) - [Rurally-Inspired City Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ziel-highrise-building.md) - [Modern Highland Residential Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-the-andes.md) - [Pyramidal Concrete Japanese Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pyramid-hut.md) - [Greenery-Filled Skyscraper Terrarium](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terrarium-cheongdam.md) - [Modern Vietnamese Dwellings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tien-giang-house.md) - [Warped Stacked Residence Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quinta-do-rei.md) - [Dynamic Concrete Modern Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shire.md)