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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. Read more ยป

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IOANโ€™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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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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Natural Architecture: 7 Landmark Builds Making Landscape the Star Attraction

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Biodiversity, net zero and โ€˜nature-positivityโ€™ increasingly direct conversations around the built environment. With that in mind, it seems only fair to look away from bold urban redevelopment schemes with their downtown sky gardens and instead pay tribute to architectural gems that opt to spotlight Mother Nature herself.

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Bridge Building: 7 Inhabitable Structures Spanning Spaces and Ideas

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They can be material structures that connect two (or more!) Beyond spanning from point A to B, architects are designing bridges as inhabitable structures to build connections between people and places. Bridges are both physical and metaphorical.