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Sustainable Building Models: An Eco-Friendly Structure in Natural Slate Within a Multi-Ecological Neighborhood

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They aim to go back to basics through passive strategies, using natural materials and a contextual understanding to develop sustainable architecture. In this project, using natural slate as cladding for the ventilated facade system and employing local resources in the structure was essential for the building's ecological footprint.

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Taming Exterior Greenery: Landscape Design for Houses in Natural Environments

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One of the most successful ways of achieving this is through a thoughtful design of the landscape that complements the built project.

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IOAN’s Joshua Tree residence sets natural materials against a desert backdrop

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” Photo credit: Ye Rin Mok Photo credit: Ye Rin Mok “The landscape is harsh, and it can take decades for a plant or tree to recover if displaced from its delicate ecosystem,” says Fernando Gerscovich of IAON about the project.

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Architectural Interventions in the Desert: Natural Escapes, Minimal Intervention and Reclusive Luxury

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Image Courtesy of Mysk Al Badayer Retreat Set deep within some of the most isolated desert landscapes across the Middle East and further afield, these desert camp hotels offer a way to connect with their surroundings through the solitary experience of open and expansive scenery.

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Ronald Lu & Partners completes Hong Kong tower offering ‘nature on every doorstep’

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” Named Garden Crescent, the scheme was designed with the philosophy of “nature on every doorstep.” On the podium level, the scheme’s biophilic elements include a landscape of trees, shrubs, and plants aimed at improving air quality, reducing the urban heat island effect, and enhancing the local microclimate.

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A Hotel on Montenegro's Coastline and a Restaurant in India: 8 Unbuilt Structures In and Around Water Submitted by the ArchDaily Community

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Courtesy of NEXT Office | Hormuz Eco Resort Water , fluid and dynamic in its nature, has long been an inspiration for architects and designers. From ancient civilizations to modern metropolises , the presence of water has shaped architectural schemes and urban landscapes.

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Fab Tree Hab: Multi-Species Living Structure by Terreform ONE

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The first of its kind, the Fab Tree Hab is a terrestrial reef and grafted living tree structure. The goal is to prototype a dwelling seamlessly integrated into its natural landscape and to replace harmful industrial materials with durable, bio-based alternatives.

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