Camouflage may be over in the fashion world, but it’s just taking off in the eco world, and the latest camo project will be revealed in 2012 with France’s very own Jean Moulin High School.
Taking eco-conscious architecture to the rolling hills of Revin, Off Architecture, in association with Duncan Lewis Scape Architecture and Jeans Giacinto, has embarked on the reconstruction of the high school. Utilizing the hilly slopes, Jean Moulin High School will be elevated, receding upwards to create a pattern of movement. According to Designboom.com, by "incorporating the architecture into hilly surroundings, they want to ensure that the users of this new college will benefit from the natural qualities of the surrounding environment."
If you don’t know what they mean, just take a look at the images of the future Jean Moulin High School.
Grasscape Schoolhouses
OFF Architecture's Eco-Friendly Jean Moulin Hides in the Hills
Trend Themes
1. Eco-camouflage - There is a growing trend of incorporating camouflage-inspired design elements in eco-conscious architecture projects.
2. Reconstructive Architecture - Architectural firms are finding innovative ways to rebuild structures by utilizing the natural qualities of the surrounding environment.
3. Elevated Designs - The use of elevated structures that blend seamlessly with the landscape is becoming a popular approach in architectural design.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - The architecture industry can explore the use of eco-friendly materials and camouflage-inspired design elements to create innovative and sustainable structures.
2. Education - The education industry can incorporate sustainable and nature-integrated designs in school buildings to create a more conducive learning environment.
3. Environmental Conservation - Organizations involved in environmental conservation can promote and support the development of eco-conscious architecture that blends with the natural surroundings.