# Super-Green Office Buildings The Unilever Headquarters Design is a Sustainable Success Story By Jordan M | Published 2011-01-09 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unilever-headquarters References: [archdaily](http://www.archdaily.com/41761/unilever-headquarters-behnisch-architekten/) & [behnisch](http://www.behnisch.com/) This fancy new [Unilever](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-laundry-capsule) Headquarters designed by Behnisch Architects is being hailed as one of the [greenest buildings in Europe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sudameris-plaza), thanks to a plethora of brilliantly integrated features and technologies. The interior structure is modeled after a "[collaborative business village](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salt-hq)" concept; the key focus was providing a space for workers to share ideas in a conducive environment. The real triumph of this Unilever headquarters, however, is that its state-of-the-art air control system and extensive usage of high-efficiency LED lighting gives it a drastic advantage in terms of energy efficiency. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Collaborative Business Village Concept:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implementing collaborative workspaces and environments to enhance creativity and teamwork in office buildings. - **State-of-the-art Air Control Systems:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing advanced air control systems that improve indoor air quality and reduce energy consumption in commercial buildings. - **High-efficiency LED Lighting:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating innovative LED lighting solutions that offer superior energy efficiency and customizable lighting experiences for sustainable buildings. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating sustainable design practices and technologies to create environmentally friendly and energy-efficient buildings. - **Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing advanced air control and LED lighting technologies to improve energy efficiency and sustainability in various industries, especially commercial buildings. - **Construction:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating sustainable building materials and technologies to construct eco-friendly office buildings that prioritize energy efficiency and employee well-being. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Amsterdam-Honoring Dynamic Workspaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/un-studio.md) - [Pier-Side Dynamic Office Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-hq.md) - [Large Headquarter-Transformed Housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hayes-park-central.md) - [Rejuvenated Former Bank Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/former-bank-building.md) - [Industrial Waterfront Headquarters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nderkleiva.md) - [Large Passive House Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harmony-commons.md) - [Next-Gen Laundry Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-laundry-capsule.md) - [Natural Material-Focused Headquarters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/escritrio-da-engenharia.md) - [Sustainable Vibrant Work Environments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovation-campus.md)