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This Japanese housing project utilizes regenerative architecture to support its natural surrounding environment

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has designed a sustainable residence noted for its positive impact on the surrounding environment. Image: Rui Nishi Located on the southern Japanese island of Yakushima, Sumu Yakushima applies regenerative architecture to reconceptualize the relationship between human habitation and the natural environment.

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Sustainable Practice: 7 Legendary Designs Using the Landscape as an Architectural Material

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If Architizer’s Sustainable Practice series has taught us anything, it’s that environmentally friendly buildings often take us back to basics in terms of resources. We’ve looked at a number of highly technical projects, nevertheless materials have usually been natural, or as natural as possible.

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The benefits of biophilic design in the built environment

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The benefits of biophilic design in the built environment 0 qpurcell Mon, 05/06/2024 - 10:30 Biophilic Design Biophilic design in the built environment supports the health and wellbeing of individuals, as they spend most of their time indoors.

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Biophilia: 10 new examples of nature and the built environment coexisting harmoniously

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↑ Field Office in Portland, OR by Hacker Architects ; Landscape Designer: Lango Hansen; Sustainability Consultant: YRG; Photo: Josh Partee. Tip: use the handy FOLLOW feature to easily keep up-to-date with all your favorite Archinect profiles!

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Towards a regenerative landscape architecture with Phillip Withers

Habitus Living

Phillip Withers, director of the eponymous landscape architecture and horticulture studio, has had something of an unorthodox path into the field. At that time, I just found this connection to the landscape,” he says with clarity. “At At that time, I just found this connection to the landscape,” he says with clarity.

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The Future of Architecture: BioDiverCities and Nature-based Solutions (NbS)

Architizer

Imagine a city where vibrant green spaces and natural solutions not only enhance our urban landscapes but also boost our well-being, creating healthier and happier urban environments. Architects and landscape architects are instrumental in the practical implementation of NbS in urban environments.

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IMK Architects Develops Sustainable Natural Holistic Environment for IIT Bombay Student Housing

Architizer

Rahul Kadri: Research shows that humans have an innate affinity with the natural world – a concept known as biophilia – and that the presence or absence of the elements of nature within our homes, offices, or schools, has a direct and measurable impact on our health and wellbeing. Sustainability was a crucial criteria.