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

Archinect

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. Image: Rui Nishi The project’s design takes a holistic view of the surrounding river basin, mountains, and sea.

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

Architizer

We’ve looked at a number of highly technical projects, nevertheless materials have usually been natural, or as natural as possible. But what about when the setting, the landscape onto and into which we build, is utilized as an integral part of the structure? Appearances are deceiving.

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Ways to Landscape Your Backyard

Aric Gitomer Architect

And that’s how you could landscape your backyard. Several homeowners participate in landscaping their backyards as a means of hobbies and family time. Landscape architects or Landscape Designer could essay a critical role in developing your backyard to give your home the complete look. Review the Design.

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NEOM Unveils Siranna, its Latest Tourist Destination in Saudi Arabia

ArchDaily

Prioritizing minimal intervention in nature, Siranna’s development utilizes specific techniques to preserve the local landscape. The initiative aligns with NEOM’s dedication to creating sustainable spaces in nature. The architecture pays tribute to the area’s heritage while blending into the mountains and wadi.

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Natural Wonder: 10 Examples of Arkansas’ Elaborate Institutional Architecture

Architizer

Nestled in the heart of America, Arkansas is rich in natural beauty and cultural heritage. Known for its picturesque landscapes, including the majestic Ozark Mountains and the winding Arkansas River, the state’s architecture is grounded in its natural surroundings.

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7 Ways Landscape Architects Broke New Ground in 2022

Architizer

The relationship between built and organic landscapes can sometimes be a fraught one. Too often, urbanization is undertaken at the expense of the natural environment rather than in support of it. These exceptional winning landscape projects from the 10 th Annual A+Awards achieve precisely that. Merging Old and New Landscapes.

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A proposed residential project by Laney LA makes use of dark Shou Sugi Ban cladding nestled in Lake Tahoe's landscape

Archinect

The 4,488 sqft home utilizes Shou Sugi Ban cladding , a dark, striking exterior material that applies a traditional charred timber cladding technique found in Japanese building and design methods. Model image courtesy of Laney LA. Image courtesy of Laney LA. Image courtesy of Laney LA.