The current world scenario demands sustainable and Eco-friendly architecture so that we, the citizens of the world, can benefit from them in the future. With similar thoughts, certain architectural designs have been created that stand out as wonderf
With so many ecological concerns coming up every year, the need for the hour is to grasp the concept of Eco-friendly and sustainable architecture. The dawn of this green architecture came from the Eco-build in London, Cannes and the Earth Day and it see
Most of the buildings you see today have single traditional rectangular looks that have been around for quite a while. But occasionally, you come across stunning buildings which defy the norm. They give us a picture of what the architecture of the future
Eco Factor: Carbon-neutral house concept uses solar panels and energy-scrimping design.
The “Home for Life” is not just any single-family home, but is the first prototype of a Danish concept known as an “Active House.” Designed with an aim…
Eco Factor: Emergency shelter designed to be powered by renewable energy.
GEOTECTURA Architectural Studio has come with a concept emergency shelter that is both green and easy to deploy. Dubbed the X2Shelter or X2S, the emergency shelter can be…
A few days ago we brought to you some fascinating examples of bamboo architecture. But for the last two decades there has been another naturalistic, recyclable yet surprisingly sturdy material that is creating a niche for itself in the architectural field
Eco Factor: Greenhouse made out of recycled material.
Fraser Koroluk, who owns a small lodge in Bella Coola, B.C, created this greenhouse from entirely recycled materials. The material includes windows from an old house, and the framing and cedar s
Eco Factor: Sustainable architecture aims to lower energy use.
Goettsch Partners has won the competition to design the Soochow Securities Headquarters with a triangular skyscraper that incorporates ingenious features to lower the buildings…
Introduction:
As people are becoming more eco conscious, the mantra of reducing, reusing,
and recycling is becoming an important part of their life. Building houses out
of recycled materials is not a new concept now. Plastic bottles, old wood, and
even o
Lovers of IKEA stuff have reasons to rejoice, for IKEA recently announced construction of living units dubbed BOKLOK.
For those not very familiar with IKEA, this is a Swedish privately-held (controlled by the Kamprad family), international home..
