My Castle in the Sky

architectureonly: “Grow your home”

Sat, 16 Feb 2013 15:01:23 -0500

architectureonly:

“Grow your home”

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Sat, 16 Feb 2013 08:01:24 -0500

voiceofnature: Madena House by Ialecio

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 15:01:23 -0500

voiceofnature:

Madena House by Ialecio

Spaces.with.wordS: Green Solution House on the island of Bornholm, Denmark

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 11:51:26 -0500

Spaces.with.wordS: Green Solution House on the island of Bornholm, Denmark:

spaceswithwords:

Green Solution House Denmark - design by 3XN + William McDonough + Partners

No waste

The Green Solution House conference center on the Danish island of Bornholm is designed and developed in accordance with the principles of Cradle 2 Cradle®. This means that all materials used in the…

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Fri, 15 Feb 2013 11:50:11 -0500

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Fri, 15 Feb 2013 11:49:02 -0500

vurtual: Squish Studio (by Saunders) Norwegian firm Saunders...

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 11:48:27 -0500

vurtual:

Squish Studio (by Saunders)

Norwegian firm Saunders has completed the ‘squish studio’, one of six commissioned artist studios along the coastline of fogo island in Newfoundland, Canada. positioned within the eastern town of tilting, the 30 square meter building is perched upon the rocky terrain and supported with a system of stilts. Reaching 20 feet, the southern roof peak and generated
angled outdoor area produce the main entry to the retreat. Downward sloping to half the height at the opposing northern end, this trapezoidal structure’s name is derived from its ‘squished’ form while contrasting the local vernacular structures rooted within a strong irish heritage.

archatlas: Atmospheric Observation Outpost Omicron [via]

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 11:47:59 -0500

archatlas:

Atmospheric Observation Outpost Omicron [via]

republicx: Plans afoot for Dubai’s first underwater hotel The...

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 11:47:33 -0500

republicx:

Plans afoot for Dubai’s first underwater hotel

The Water Discus hotel has been designed by Polish company Deep Ocean Technology (DOT) with the help of Swiss firm BIG InvestConsult AG. The hotel will comprise of two discs - one under the water, and one suspended above the water. The discs will be connected by five legs, and a vertical shaft in the center housing stairs and a lift.

The underwater section will be up to 10 meters beneath the sea surface, and contain 21 double rooms adjacent to a dive center and a bar. Each room has been designed to ‘integrate with the underwater world as closely as possible’.

andthatswhyyoualwaysleaveanote: I LOVE this house, it may now...

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 08:01:28 -0500

andthatswhyyoualwaysleaveanote:

I LOVE this house, it may now be tied with The Leaf House. I don’t know how I’m going to pay for a tiny house, but it’s going to happen….I just need to figure out what plans I like the best.

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Thu, 07 Feb 2013 15:01:12 -0500

n0expectations-n0letdowns: Earthships! :)

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 08:01:35 -0500

n0expectations-n0letdowns:

Earthships! :)

ferdinand-von-portus: Simple Living in the Big City

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 15:01:27 -0500

ferdinand-von-portus:

Simple Living in the Big City

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Wed, 06 Feb 2013 08:01:25 -0500

to-a-stranger: the cob cabin is coming along!

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 15:01:24 -0500

to-a-stranger:

the cob cabin is coming along!

voiceofnature: Mass oven by Lehm und Feuer

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 08:01:23 -0500

voiceofnature:

Mass oven by Lehm und Feuer

a-goblin-or-a-goddess: A real hobbit hole in Wales. Who’s...

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 15:01:32 -0500

a-goblin-or-a-goddess:

A real hobbit hole in Wales.

Who’s going to come build one of these with me?

amadion: Top of France by Jakub Polomski Aiguille du Midi...

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 08:01:18 -0500

amadion:

Top of France by Jakub Polomski

Aiguille du Midi (3,842 m). The cable car to the summit, the Téléphérique de l’Aiguille du Midi, was built in 1955 and held the title of the world’s highest cable car for about two decades. Top station of Aiguille du Midi is the starting point for one of the routes to the Mont Blanc summit.

cjwho: Villa Blåbär / pS Arkitektur

Sun, 03 Feb 2013 15:01:38 -0500

cjwho:

Villa Blåbär / pS Arkitektur

modernizing: ECOntainer bridge by Yoav Messer Architects. The...

Sun, 03 Feb 2013 08:01:32 -0500

modernizing:

ECOntainer bridge by Yoav Messer Architects.

The project is located in ariel sharon park, a nature conserve rooted in the ideas of environmental ecology and sustainability. The bridge therefore follows par with its reuse of shipping containers to enhance the space, or rather the connection, between two sides of the site. Repurposing the containers is fast and easy work that can be done off-site and later assembled, minimizing invasive construction. A new steel truss will be integrated with the metal boxes as the primary structure of the bridge, with two cantilevering observation platforms offering specific views of the horizon. The deck will accommodate pedestrian and light vehicle traffic, freeing the roadways for vehicles and improving the flow of both. The containers’ modular characteristic makes it ideal for replacing or repairing parts, modifying certain points of the design, and using the Natural proportions to frame specific views. Incorporated display panels will keep visitors up to date with site-specific information and presentations on new projects.