As we are all aware by now, global warming is no joke. The idea of sustainable development and the use of renewable energy has been bandied about for a while, and whilst the vast majority of people agree with the idea not many towns have taken active steps towards its implementation. Trzin is one such town that has, ever since its independence as a municipality in the late 1990s. From the very first moment the town was dedicated to the idea of creating a workable environment and conserving the vast nature all around. All new buildings built since have been done so with low energy in mind, and other public buildings have been gradually restored for maximum efficiency.

The most impressive example so far is the new kindergarten in town, constructed between 2010 and 2013. Built of recyclable material and heated by groundwater heat pumping, this is an eco-kindergarten from the future that should surely be the norm already. The dedication of Trzin towards this cause is truly something to behold.