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Bofedales: Natural Infrastructures and Andean Landscapes

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Known by some as 'high Andean wetlands ,' bofedales are ecosystems and landscapes crucial for water regulation and storage in the Andes. Image © Michell León / Forest Trends In the highlands of the Central Andes , one finds the " bofedales."

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A Refuge in the Harsh Alpine Landscape: Three Connected Villas That Embrace Nature

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This includes sustainable energy concepts, support for regional producers, and the use of natural materials in the entire resort. Each villa uniquely combines natural materials, natural features, and a variety of the brand's fittings and fixtures.

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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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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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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. Read more »

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

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Today, we are witnessing several projects and approaches in architecture that explore alternatives to energy-intensive building systems, materials , and technologies commonly used in today's construction. Additionally, these elements strengthen the building's identity by connecting it to the surrounding landscape. Read more »

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Omer Arbel balances nature and form in this award-winning Canadian Pacific Northwest house

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The result is an aesthetically pleasing four-volume arrangement recovered by the landscape that blends process and material into a singular modern and bucolic harmony.

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