# Aluminum-Lipped Architecture The UNstudio Office Tower Brings in a Lot of Light By Meghan Young | Published 2010-09-26 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unstudio-office-tower References: [unstudio](http://www.unstudio.com/) Great architectural designs focus on using nature to enhance their structures, as the UNStudio Office Tower does. Located on the South Axis in Amsterdam, it brings in a flood of light, making it an eco-building that will last for years to come. By employing various [energy-efficient techniques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office27), bands of white aluminum are wrapped around the UNStudio Office Tower, which also have the advantage of providing [solar blockers and reflectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skylab). [Colored voids within](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/void-house) also fill with light while providing a clear identity for the space. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Eco-architecture:** The use of nature to enhance architecture, whilst creating an eco-building that could result in reduced energy bills and carbon footprint. - **Energy-efficient Design:** The use of energy-efficient techniques, materials or technology to reduce energy consumption whilst still creating highly functional and aesthetic architecture. - **Aluminum Wrapping:** The use of bands of white aluminum wrapping creates an opportunity to use a versatile and sustainable material for construction and decoration purposes. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** Architecture companies can explore ways to use eco-friendly materials to create beautiful designs that are highly functional and energy-efficient. - **Construction:** Construction companies can leverage the innovation in architecture to create more sustainable and energy-efficient buildings. - **Sustainability:** Sustainability industry can innovate and provide solutions to enhance the use of renewable and sustainable materials in building and architecture designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Natural Light-Based Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-voids.md) - [Rejuvenated Former Bank Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/former-bank-building.md) - [Multifunctional Angled Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vertikal-nydalen.md) - [Organic Striking Tower Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-leaves.md) - [Low-Carbon Biomimetic Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tonkin-liu.md) - [Cascading Aluminum Pipe Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audeum-museum.md) - [Glowing Sphere Art Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/netherlands-pavilion.md) - [Water Tower-Transformed Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amsterdamsestraatweg-water-tower.md) - [Natural Material-Focused Headquarters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/escritrio-da-engenharia.md)