As the world’s climate changes, extreme weather events and rising sea levels present new challenges for architects. Floating architecture should not only be viewed upon as a way of making a building ‘future-proof’ in case of environmental disasters, it also attempts to find ways to live in peace with Water instead of trying to conquer it. Floating structures nowadays have the most different uses, recreational, infrastructure, cultural, and we have selected some impressive references.
More than 70% of the planet is covered with water and most of the population lives in its vicinity. Designers and architects of today suggest we should learn to live with water, as a great way of solving such environmental issues as climate changes, global warming and consequent increase in water levels. We are happy to introduce you to some exciting projects designed to be implemented directly in the waters in our series of posts dedicated to floating architecture of today – and tomorrow.
In the modern urban environment, parks and gardens not only provide a much needed visual break amidst the busy cityscape. Aiming to be unique destinations for culture and well-being, they offer spaces for a diverse range of year-round activities and events for city dwellers, simultaneously addressing important issues of following the principles of sustainable architecture and preserving biodiversity.
What materials usually come to mind when we are talking about furniture? The list of traditional materials such as wood, metal and plastic is being gradually complemented by more sustainable options. Recycled and repurposed, cheap and natural, these new materials may be a great alternative for furniture manufacturers and a more responsible way to address the ever-growing problem of over-production.
We often imagine fabrics as something fluid and delicate. However, some artists develop unique techniques of sculpting with a textile medium to create artworks that centre on ideas of impermanence and the fleeting moment.
Current consumption rates constantly increase, and the amount of things people dispose of increases as a result. To avoid the severe consequences both humans and nature are going to face if the problem of over-production remains unsolved, product designers find exciting and unexpected ways to turn old used and discarded objects into forward-thinking and sustainable furniture pieces.
Shelter in the trees has always been the best place for dreaming and meditating. No wonder, treehouses are a constant inspiration for modern architects. From a hut hidden in the foliage of a tree to unique elevated resorts based on the principles of biophilic design, these projects blending into nature and becoming part of it literally take treehouses onto the next level.
To most of us, the very idea of a treehouse is connected with the careless childhood memories and the dream of living high above in the trees. It is never too late to strengthen our connections with the big world outside and these breathtaking treehouses may become a great getaway from the fuss and bustle of our grown-up lives.
Up-to-date acoustic materials can not only improve your interior’s acoustic soundproofing qualities but also enhance its visual design. We have chosen some great sustainable and appealing solutions that prove — design never sounded better!
There is hardly a warmer image than that of a lighthouse emitting welcoming glow amidst the darkness of the night. Architects employ translucency of glass facades to turn buildings into large-scale lanterns that draw one closer with an inviting sense of openness, just like a moth is attracted to a light.
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