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Bofedales: Natural Infrastructures and Andean Landscapes

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Moreover, they are natural infrastructures that constitute a material and immaterial heritage to address contemporary climate crises and to sustain local Andean communities, which have nurtured them for generations. Image © Michell León / Forest Trends In the highlands of the Central Andes , one finds the " bofedales."

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The Gate Building / Third Nature Studio

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© Morten Olivarius architects: Third Nature Studio Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Morten Olivarius Area: 1000.0 m2 Read more »

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The Merits of Greenwashing: Social Stigma around Natural Construction in India

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Image © Akila Venkat & Chakkaravarthy In recent years, India has seen a resurgence of interest in natural building materials , a movement driven by escalating environmental concerns and a growing desire to revive traditional lifestyles. Earth Farmhouse / Studio Verge. Read more »

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The Gate Building / TREDJE NATUR

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© Morten Olivarius architects: TREDJE NATUR Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Morten Olivarius Area: 1000.0 m2 Read more »

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How to Improve Natural Light and Ventilation in the Bathroom With a Shower Window

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While bedrooms are given priority to choose the most favored spots alongside exterior walls – giving them access to the fresh air , natural light , and better views provided by windows – sanitary spaces are often left to feed from the scraps in the aftermath, afforded only a sliver of external wall, if any. Read more »

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The Use of Natural Stone in Contemporary Argentinian Architecture

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Image © Gonzalo Viramonte From Tafí del Valle to San Carlos de Bariloche , the implementation of natural stone in contemporary Argentine architecture reveals the decisions of architects seeking to maintain a dialogue with their surrounding environment and highlight the purity of materials. House in Candonga / Fomento Estudio.

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Harmony with Nature House / Yuan Architects

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© YuChen Chao Photography architects: Yuan Architects Location: Hualien, Hualien County, Taiwan Project Year: 2022 Photographs: YuChen Chao Photography Area: 240.0 m2 Read more »

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