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

Archinect

The first of its kind, the Fab Tree Hab is a terrestrial reef and grafted living tree structure. Shared by people and animals, this multispecies habitat combines indigenous tree-grafting techniques with computationally designed cross-laminated timber (CLT) arch scaffolds - removed after tree shaping.

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A rural residence that sits gently in the landscape

Habitus Living

In renovating and redesigning the 1950s timber cottage-style farmhouse , Layan Architects was able to both revitalise the existing distressed weatherboard structure and expand its functionality to meet their clients’ off-grid priorities. The design approach takes a respectful simplicity that favours reuse over renewal.

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Mizzi Studio Designs 9 Royal Parks Kiosks Using Sustainable Materials and Traditional Craft Techniques

Architizer

Their design responds to the Grade I-listed landscape, with sustainable materials and traditional craft techniques creating simple, functional forms. Conceived as a family of individual curvaceous structures, their graceful tree-like canopy unites their design language. What drove the selection of materials used in the project?

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Cool Schools: 7 Educational Structures Championing Affordable and Sustainable Construction

Architizer

Several communities worldwide don’t necessarily have the same access to new-age materials, construction techniques or the funds to actualize these grand visions. Given that the site is located in paddy fields in the mountains there, the structure is built using layers of walls to adapt to the topography. Panyaden School.

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The Importance of Sustainable Landscaping: Tips for Eco-Friendly Gardens

The Architecture Designs

Sustainable landscaping is a way of gardening or landscaping that prioritizes environmental sustainability. It refers to residential and commercial gardens and includes organic gardening techniques, contributing to ecological well-being by reducing negative impacts on the local ecosystem.

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The Sponge Evangelist

Landscape Architecture Magazine

With the biennial Oberlander Prize in hand, Turenscape’s Kongjian Yu, FASLA, wants to expand the global profile of landscape architecture. Photo © Turenscape, courtesy the Cultural Landscape Foundation. Photo © Turenscape, courtesy the Cultural Landscape Foundation.

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Kurosawa Kawara-Ten turns disused Japanese house into wood-clad office

Deezen

The existing building, which is nestled behind a train station and has a traditional wooden structure, was largely preserved during the renovation, with Kurosawa Kawara-Ten opting to highlight the old house's original features, including its wooden structure. Eighty per cent of the structural lumber remained in the original places.

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