# Tree House Exhibitions Woven Pods at the Melbourne Zoo Offer an Immersive Experience By Mishal Omar | Published 2016-05-12 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tree-house-exhibition References: [monewsupdate.pro](http://monewsupdate.pro/ola-nestled-in-melbourne-zoo-woven-rattan-pod-immersive-lemur-exhibition) Designed by OLA architecture studio and other architects, these woven pods are part of a new tree house exhibition that is meant to create a more immersive zoo experience. The exhibit allows zoo-goers to interact with the lemurs they are there to see and can be entered through a [woven tunnel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wire-mesh). Unlike the normal glass and metal cages that are seen at most zoos, these pods give the exhibit a rain forest look that provides a more authentic zoo experience. Most importantly, the wooden woven pods are made up of [recycled wood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbon-garden-pavilion) and are therefore sustainable. The minimal environmental impact that this tree house exhibition may also engage public interest in the subject of environmentally-friendly design, which can further produce and encourage sustainable practices. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Immersive Exhibitions:** The use of immersive experiences in exhibitions will gain popularity amongst zoos and museums, creating opportunities for innovative design and technology solutions. - **Sustainable Architecture:** The rise of eco-friendly architecture in zoo exhibits will become more common and sustainable building materials will be a trend within the industry. - **Naturalistic Environments:** The increasing demand for naturalistic environments in zoos will require new design strategies and technologies to create a more authentic and engaging experience for visitors. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Zoos:** With the increasing demand to create more engaging zoo exhibits that provide a more authentic experience, there is an opportunity to use the latest technology and innovative designs to create new exhibits. - **Architecture and Design:** The growing trend towards immersive, eco-friendly and naturalistic exhibits in zoos creates a unique opportunity for architecture and design professionals to use their expertise to create new structures and designs. - **Sustainability:** As more zoos and other industries move towards more sustainable practices, there will be opportunities for the development of new sustainable building materials, and innovative practices to reduce the impact of building and construction on the environment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Prefab Timber Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-nests-treepod-project.md) - [Contemporary Conservationist Treehouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sylvascope-treehouse.md) - [Artful Elevated Timber Treehouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/secret-camp.md) - [Modern Rounded Treehouse Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burl-treehouse.md) - [Cartoonish Tubular Treehouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tubular-treehouse.md) - [All-Glass Mesmerizing Compact Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beaufort-bushland-retreat.md) - [Bamboo Forest Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-rainforest-pavilion.md) - [Sustainable Visitor Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-arc.md) - [Plant-Based Guesthouse Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rooted-potential.md)