# Spiky Eco-Structures The University of Southern Denmark by Henning Larsen Architects By Meghan Young | Published 2010-02-16 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/university-of-southern-denmark References: [thedesignblog.org](http://www.thedesignblog.org/entry/university-of-southern-denmark-to-reduce-energy-consumption-by-75-percent/) & [henninglarsen](http://www.henninglarsen.com/) With all of the [eco-buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-ecological-design) popping up around the globe, those that are specifically educational centers like [University of Southern Denmark](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/faroe-islands) are particularly heartening because they will consciously and subconsciously teach their inhabitants the benefits of eco-living. Designed by [Henning Larson Architects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hjvangen-church), the University of Southern Denmark is the first low energy building of its kind in Denmark. Located in Kolding, it will consume 75% less energy than other buildings in the area. That’s pretty impressive. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Eco-buildings:** Exploring innovative designs and technologies for creating sustainable and energy-efficient buildings. - **Educational Centers:** Evolving educational facilities to incorporate sustainable practices and inspire eco-consciousness among students. - **Low Energy Buildings:** Promoting the development of buildings that significantly reduce energy consumption and contribute to environmental preservation. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** Opportunity for architecture firms to lead the way in sustainable design and create eco-friendly structures. - **Education:** Potential for educational institutions to prioritize sustainability and integrate eco-consciousness into their facilities and curriculum. - **Energy Efficiency:** Growing demand for innovative technologies and solutions to improve energy efficiency in buildings and reduce environmental impact. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ancient Construction Campus Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/faroe-islands.md) - [Sustainable Educational Architecture Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-educational-architecture.md) - [Traditional Sustainable School Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universidad-ean-1.md) - [Poetic Habourfront Nature Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/centre-for-coastal-nature-and-sport-fishing.md) - [Sustainable Norwegian Timber Schools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oarvemtta-school.md) - [Dome-Style School Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/al-fanar.md) - [Reflection-Encouraging Cohesive Churches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hjvangen-church.md) - [Angular Educational Facilities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oarvemtta.md) - [Gold-Tonal Metal Building Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skylab.md)