# Slithering School Slides TUM University Playground Gets Students to Class with One Drop By Kevin Young | Published 2012-04-16 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tum-university-playground References: [innovcity](http://www.innovcity.com/2010/12/03/in-munich-students-go-to-school-in-slides/) & [portal.mytum.de](http://portal.mytum.de/welcome/) The TUM University playground is a giant three-story slide that takes students from point A to point B in a matter of seconds. The Technical [University of Munich](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-space-concept) installs two separate slides inside the institution to create a jolting wake-up call for any tired student. In a matter of seconds, which is rather nerve-racking, users are shot down from a dizzying height. There are entry slots to the slide from every level with an exit on the main floor. This type of architecture boosts both design and the lives of students looking for some spark in their mundane everyday tasks. In this video, one can clearly see the excitement and glee in these people's face; it's like a childhood revitalization. For the tardiness folks, this slide installation is just another excuse for not having to be late again. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Education](https://www.trendhunter.com/education) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Giant Slides in Architecture:** The trend of incorporating giant slides into architectural designs to add excitement and playfulness to everyday spaces. - **Wake-up Call Installations:** The trend of installing jolting wake-up call features, like slides, in educational institutions to energize students and make mundane tasks more enjoyable. - **Revitalizing Everyday Spaces:** The trend of adding elements of fun and revitalization to everyday spaces, such as universities, through interactive installations like slides. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** The architecture industry can explore incorporating giant slides into designs to create unique and engaging spaces for various purposes, such as educational institutions and public spaces. - **Education:** The education industry can consider incorporating wake-up call installations, such as slides, to enhance student engagement and make learning more enjoyable. - **Entertainment and Leisure:** The entertainment and leisure industry can explore the opportunity of incorporating revitalizing elements, like slides, into their venues to provide a fun and interactive experience for visitors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Abstract Colorfully Vibrant Playscapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wired-scape.md) - [Bright Playful Sport Playgrounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-and-nike.md) - [Structural Energetic Playgrounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/archipelago-playscape.md) - [Generational-Lasting Dynamic Playgrounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mike-hewson-2.md) - [Nature-Inspired Indoor Playgrounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sarit-shani-hay.md) - [Yellow-Accented School Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/school-interior.md) - [Heritage Sound Playgrounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hornscape-playground.md) - [Playful International School Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-house-school-villalobos.md) - [Explorative Artwork Playground Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cuddly-playground.md)