# Sleek Eco-Friendly Schools Welsh College Has an LEED Gold Certified Campus By Jordan M | Published 2011-01-19 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/welsh-college References: [walshcollege.edu](http://www.walshcollege.edu/) Welsh College is a place where some of the future business leaders of tomorrow come to learn about innovation and business, so it's a relief to see that it has placed such a high priority on sustainable practices itself. After undergoing a rigorous greenofit, the Welsh College campus has received an LEED gold certification. To achieve this coveted recognition, the building made use of on-site rainwater recycling, high-efficiency lighting and an innovative "thermal envelope" that allows the building's interior to help regulate temperature. The result is a thoroughly modern space fit for the future. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Eco-friendly Campuses:** There is a trend for educational institutions to prioritize sustainability and invest in eco-friendly practices and infrastructure. - **Green Building Certifications:** Certifications such as LEED are becoming more important to businesses and institutions, and present opportunities for innovation in sustainable building practices. - **Rainwater Recycling:** Rainwater recycling systems are becoming increasingly popular as a way to conserve water and reduce overall water consumption in buildings. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Education:** Higher education institutions are leading the way in sustainable practices and can continue to innovate in eco-friendly campus design and operations. - **Architecture and Construction:** The growing demand for sustainable building practices presents opportunities for innovative architects, builders, and materials suppliers to provide eco-friendly solutions. - **Water Management:** The rise of rainwater recycling as a sustainable water management solution creates opportunities for companies specializing in these technologies to expand their market share. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Community-Made Eco Campuses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wolves-lane-centre.md) - [Pool Reinvention Campuses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waltham-forest-college.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) - [Complex University Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leed-v4-goldrated-schoenecker-center.md) - [Modern Blue-Accented Academic Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marie-esther-pavilion.md) - [Building Decarbonization Rating Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/usgbc.md) - [Educational Esports Qualifications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/esports-wales.md) - [Education Architecture Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rainbow-international-school.md)