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Eco friendly design

An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about eco friendly design

Project • By Pac StudioPrivate Houses

Red Threads

Designed for a textile designer and artist, Red Threads reimagines a traditional Grey Lynn villa as a home, studio and lively presence in its neighbourhood. It also marks a milestone for Pac Studio: our first carbon-positive house! Its corner site presents two public faces and a useful tension between creative openness and domestic privacy. Samuel Hartnett Samuel Hartnett Samuel Hartnett Samuel Hartnett Samuel Hartnett The original house was clarified by removing an awkward street-front addition, extending the verandah and resolving the roof into a stronger composition of gabled and hipped forms. At the rear, the new work steps down the sloping site, reconnecting rooms that once sat well above the garden. A split-... More

Project • By Earthenhive ArchitectsPrivate Houses

Castle Earth Bangalow

Set at the edge of Bengaluru’s semi-rural landscape, Castle Earth Bangalow is a contemporary earth-built residence designed to respond to climate, terrain, and local craft traditions. Conceived by Earthenhive Architects as a family home rather than a statement object, the project prioritises environmental performance, material honesty, and long-term adaptability. Sustainability here is treated as the foundation of each architectural decision. Vedant Sharma Earthenhive Studio   A site-responsive approach The house is positioned to work with prevailing breezes, solar orientation, and natural drainage patterns. Rather than flattening the site, the design follows existing contours, reducing excavation and preserving soil... More

Project • By Pardini Hall ArchitectureResidential Landscape

Casa al Pozzo

At Casa al Pozzo, we set out to create more than just a house, we envisioned a living space that would exist in quiet harmony with the Tuscan landscape. From the start, our goal was to design a home that felt like a natural extension of its surroundings, both respectful and deeply connected to the land. Caption We followed the contours of the site to shape a building that nestles gently into the hillside, allowing the architecture to adapt to the terrain rather than impose upon it. This approach fostered a strong sense of flow between indoors and out, where every space opens out to the landscape and draws the eye to nature. Caption Sustainability was a driving force behind our choices. We integrated photovoltaic panels subtly in... More

Project • By Inspiral Architecture and Design StudiosHotels

Ulaman Eco-Luxury Retreat

Nestled in the heart of Kaba-Kaba, Bali, the Ulaman Eco-Luxury Resort is a haven of tranquility that seamlessly connects with its natural surroundings. Surrounded by lush forests, picturesque rice fields, and a breathtaking river, the resort embodies a deep reverence for nature. Sustainability lies at the core of the resort's ethos, evident in its design and operations. Harnessing the power of the river, a hydroelectric generator provides sustainable energy to the entire complex. Ulaman Eco-Luxury Resort Supplementary to the river, a swamp wasteland was completely revived, becoming a lake which functions as a reservoir for its hydroelectric turbines and has created a micro-ecosystem that adds light and ambiance to the site. Solar pane... More

Project • By STUDIO8 VIETNAM CO., LTDRestaurants

6 DEGREES Restaurant

In the bustling city of Hanoi, there lies a gastronomic haven known as 6 Degrees. This renowned food and beverage spot underwent a remarkable transformation under the skilled hands of Studio8, resulting in a space that not only tantalizes taste buds but also captivates with its awe-inspiring design. Awarded the prestigious BCI Asia Interior Design Award in 2018, the 6 Degrees project stands as a testament to the seamless fusion of Western and Vietnamese cuisines, while immersing patrons in an enchanting artificial landscape inspired by nature.  Courtesy Of STUDIO8 VIETNAM CO., LTD Courtesy Of STUDIO8 VIETNAM CO., LTD The interior design of 6 Degrees was meticulously crafted to resemble an artificial landscape, paying homage... More

Product • By FabriTRAK Systems, Inc.FabriFELT™

FabriFELT™

The world's oldest known textile is one of today's top interior trends.   Create Distinctive SpacesFabriFELT™ by FabriTRAK Systems Inc. is an eco-friendly material that is DECLARE certified and suitable for LEED v4 projects. FabriFELT™ is suitable for walls and ceilings and can be easily inserted into the FabriTRAK and GeoTRAK profiles. The material is versatile and durable while providing a natural warmth and excellent sound absorption. FabriFELT™ is 100% pure wool felt and is available in 23 standard heathered and solid colors. The felt is 100% recyclable and made without the use of harmful chemicals. More

Product • By FabriTRAK Systems, Inc.TerraCORE® Poly

TerraCORE® Poly

TerraCORE® Poly is an environmentally friendly substitution for fiberglass infill or as a stand-alone wall solution. TerraCORE® Poly is an acoustic product manufactured with a special blend of very low denier polyester fibers which enhance acoustical performance. It is available in both standard and high densities, white and black colors and standard 1" thickness with other sizes available. TerraCORE® Poly is manufactured without the use of water and 100% recyclable. The product contains over 80% post-consumer recycled material and does not use any added chemicals or binders. TerraCORE® Poly is VOC free and a safe, non-irritant, non-toxic and non-allergenic product. TerraCORE® Poly is an excellent choice to create a h... More

Product • By FabriTRAK Systems, Inc.GeoTRAK® System

GeoTRAK® System

PVC-Free Acoustic System for Walls & Ceilings As architects and designers move to LEED v4 and sustainable interior design environments, we saw the need to develop an acoustic system that matched in quality and durability as our traditional system.   GeoTRAK® is made up of PVC-free trak, environmentally-friendly infill and fabric. GeoTRAK® wall and ceiling trak profiles offers the same strength, fit and ease of installation as our original FabriTRAK® profiles, while meeting LEED v4 requirements and are all DECLARE certified.   As part of the GeoTRAK® System, we offer TerraCORE® Poly - a DECLARE certified infill that is made up 80% post consumer recycled materials and is 100% re... More

Project • By VM ArchitectsPrivate Houses

Axial House in Vadakara, Kerala by VM Architects

The Axial House is one of the best examples of contemporary architecture designed and executed by VM Architects under the helm of Architect Vinay Mohan. Mr. Vinay Mohan is the Founder and Principal Architect at VM Architects is known for his out-of-the-box contemporary architecture style, with more emphasis on Nature and Green Architecture. His latest project The Axial House too follows the same pattern. Caption The Axial House is the result of functional and innovative architectural techniques combined with eco-friendly designs. When it came to building his dream home, the client, Dr.Libin Balan, the now owner of the Axial House had a clear image in mind – he wanted to have a soothing habitable space with all the modern ameniti... More

Project • By NarrativA architectenPrivate Houses

Eco, biobased villa near Amsterdam, Netherlands

The house has been designed according to the sustainable principles of biobased, ecological construction. In the design and construction of this house, we carefully looked at the orientation, the sun and the usual wind direction (for example, for the possibilities for night ventilation). The sun has a lot of influence on the shape and the layout. The house is constructed from a vapour permeable timber frame construction system, delivered on site as prefabricated elements. All the insulation materials above the ground are natural. Martijn Heil The plots are relative small in this project. The neighbouring home is relative close by and provide much shade in winter. The clients have therefore chosen not to create a roof overhang on... More

Product • By Yalanzhi ObjectsLamp Bavovna L

Lamp Bavovna L

Size: 700x1700x300mm Weight: 3kg Surface color: sand Inside color: white Number of light: 9 Cord colour: gray Bulb base: 9*E27 (max 30W)   *upon your request, the lamp can be painted in any color from our palette More

Product • By PlexwoodPlexwood Acoustic - Tile

Plexwood Acoustic - Tile

About Acoustic - Tile Acoustic - Tile is a 2-layer wood product, consisting of an mdf substrate with a Plexwood veneer on one side and an acoustic fleece on the reverse side, and a groove and slip tongue connection. The product is as standard provided with micro-perforation pattern on the front, standard ⌀ 1.5 mm, c-t-c 8 mm. The reverse side is perforated ⌀ 5 mm. The αw (alpha value) of this pattern is 0.50 and the NRC is 0.65. There are two optional perforation patterns available (⌀ 3 mm and ⌀ 5 mm), which also have influence on the acoustic properties. This product is also available with geometric patterns. Caption Measurements Tile for wall and ceiling Acoustic -Tile for wall and ceiling, metric: ± 400 > 1200 x 4... More

Product • By PlexwoodPlexwood Panel flexible

Plexwood Panel flexible

About Panel Flexible Panel flexible is suitable for curved applications such as doors, furniture and walls, making it a very multifunctional product.  Caption Panel flexible is standard available in Birch, Beech, Oak, Pine, Pine/Ocoumé, Meranti, Ocoumé, Poplar and Deal in an extra thin veneer for easy curving, and in two types of bendable substrates. Our materials are produced on demand to meet your specific technical or sustainability requirements, specials are made at request. Plexwood is, for instance, suitable for homes, restaurants, offices, schools, health care, institutions, airports and retail environments. Caption Panel flexible is a 2-layer wood product, consisting of a bend... More

Product • By PlexwoodPlexwood Panel one-sided

Plexwood Panel one-sided

About Panel one-sided Panel one-sided is suitable for both walls, furniture ceilings, staircases and podium, making it a very multifunctional product . Caption Panel one-sided is standard available in Birch, Beech, Oak, Pine, Pine/Ocoumé, Meranti, Ocoumé, Poplar and Deal in two veneer thicknesses, and a variable thickness of the substrate and an optional backing veneer. Our materials are produced on demand to meet your specific technical or sustainability requirements, specials are made at request. Plexwood is, for instance, suitable for homes, restaurants, offices, schools, health care, institutions, airports and retail environments. Caption Characteristic for wall, furniture and ceiling... More