What role do forests play in our daily lives? In what ways can they be converted into living spaces? What strategies can be implemented to reduce the environmental impact of our buildings? On the International Day of Forests, which is celebrated every 21st of March, this year we propose to raise awareness of the links between forests and our daily lives. Even though deforestation continues to advance, forests represent a source of great economic, social and ecological benefits.
Houses in the Forest: Examples That Dialogue with the Environment in Latin America
Salagnac Arquitectos Studio / Salagnac Arquitectos
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Architects: Salagnac Arquitectos
- Area: 220 m²
- Year: 2021
Caribbean Courtyard Villa / Studio Saxe
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Architects: Studio Saxe
- Area: 495 m²
- Year: 2021
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Professionals: Cr-Eco, APÉSTEGUI+BLAIR, CIEM, Saxe Lanscape
Tips on Choosing the Right Colour for Your Swimming Pool
It could be said that one of the main aspects to take into account when designing a swimming pool is the choice of colour for the coating. The light, the shadows, the depth, the environment and the elements that surround it are variables that directly affect the final tonality of the water. The effects of artificial and/or natural lighting also determine the final aesthetic, because if it's located outdoors, reflecting the sky, it will create a different effect than if it's located indoors, where the ceiling would influence its colour.
Naia House / Studio Saxe
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Architects: Studio Saxe
- Area: 595 m²
- Year: 2020
Wild House / Mazpazz Arquitectura
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Architects: Mazpazz Arquitectura
- Area: 120 m²
- Year: 2021
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Manufacturers: AutoDesk, Granalto, Helvex, Vental
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Professionals: Constructora Zarate, Ileana Guerrero interior design
Garden House / LSD Architects
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Architects: LSD Architects
- Area: 60 m²
- Year: 2020
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Manufacturers: Diversifika, Greenenrgy, Grupo 5, Water Pump Solutions
Tropical Modernism: Costa Rica’s New Elevated Treehouses
Costa Rica’s new modern homes are built to float above the landscape. This wave of elevated housing is designed to minimize environmental impact while working with varied terrain. Aiming to become a carbon-neutral country, Costa Rica is transforming its housing market as it experiences a growing demand for more residential buildings.
Casa Bell Lloc / Studio Saxe
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Architects: Studio Saxe
- Area: 500 m²
- Year: 2020
Nosara MARU House / LOOP Design Studio
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Architects: LOOP Design Studio
- Area: 236 m²
- Year: 2020
Sirena House / Studio Saxe
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Architects: Studio Saxe
- Area: 1000 m²
- Year: 2020
Nosara Teahouse / LOOP Design Studio
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Architects: LOOP Design Studio
- Area: 214 m²
- Year: 2021
Round Pillars in Architecture: From the Classical Column to the Modern Sculptural Support
The pillar has adorned many of the greatest monumental examples of Western architecture since antiquity, from the Doric columns of the Parthenon to the Corinthian capitals of the Pantheon portico. In the West, the legacies of these classical forms have permutated over the centuries and into modern times: the Doric columns of the Lincoln Memorial, the Ionic columns of the British museum portico, and the Villa Savoye’s pilotis are just a few examples of the classical column’s continued transformation and use over the last few centuries. Today, the round pillar continues to be used in modern design, both functionally and aesthetically. Below, we look into these elements in more detail, including their materials, construction, structural qualities, and several contemporary examples of their use.
Tres Amores House / Studio Saxe
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Architects: Studio Saxe
- Area: 515 m²
- Year: 2020
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Professionals: JIMACO, Sotela Alfaro LTD, CIEM Elecromecanica
Guayacan House / Salagnac Arquitectos
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Architects: Salagnac Arquitectos
- Area: 450 m²
- Year: 2019
Santiago Hills Villa / Studio Saxe
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Architects: Studio Saxe
- Area: 400 m²
- Year: 2020
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Professionals: Guidi Estructurales, CIEM
Casa de las Estrellas Waldorf School / Salagnac Arquitectos
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Architects: Salagnac Arquitectos
- Area: 15069 ft²
- Year: 2019
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Manufacturers: Bio nest, Ferreteria Nosara, MARAZZI, Muebles Klo, Multiservicios Batres, +1