Ecological house
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Project • By Standard Design • Private Houses
Tinh An House
The 92m² house in Tinh An, Quang Ngai, Vietnam, is a striking example of sustainable architecture, where the design harmoniously integrates nature with living spaces. Central to this unique design is a mature Barringtonia asiatica (fish poison tree), which the architects chose to preserve rather than remove, placing it at the heart of the home. This decision not only highlights the beauty of the tree but reinforces the house’s commitment to environmental sustainability and the surrounding ecosystem.
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The core design philosophy emphasizes a seamless connection between nature and architecture, fostering a sense of tranquility and sustainability. The tree is positioned within the living room, i... More
News • News • 14 May 2022
Under the Willow Tree provides residents an ecologically-minded house in a beautiful green setting
In the middle of the countryside at the highest point of the village of Ninove, Belgium, an existing holiday home offered phenomenal views and as an extra asset, a beautiful weeping willow. The home’s subsequent renovation and extension, undertaken by Objekt Architecten, further provides an ecological house where residents can live and work in a beautiful, green setting.
Bert Vereecke
Throughout the project, the existing structure which dates back to 1904, was maintained as much as possible. A traditional Flemish rear extension was replaced by a new volume clad with black tiles, applied to both the façade and the roof. On the outside, the windows were given an aluminum finish in a deep black colour to match whi... More