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34 Clever Buildings Whose Architects Refused To Cut Down Local Trees
We can either work with nature or work against it. On this spectrum, these architects have decided to find a middle ground: instead of chopping down trees and building modern houses, the trees are incorporated as a part of their creative ideas.
Deforestation has a significant environmental impact. Many studies suggest that it is a contributor to global warming; it impacts the water cycle by reducing the amount of water in the soil and air; it contributes to soil loss, and it results in a decline in biodiversity.
Urbanization makes up only a small part of global deforestation, but it is important for its psychological impact. Will we cut down the forests to build our homes, or will try and incorporate our modern buildings into the surrounding environment? How can we change our living habits to be more mindful of nature and eco-friendly?
These modern architecture designs showcase tree-human cohabitation. Do you have any pictures of nature and architecture combined in urban spaces? Post them or vote on your favorite modernist houses below!
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#1
Kindergarten Around The Tree
#2
The Tea House
#3
The Tree Was There First
#4
Casa Vogue
#5
Niavaran Residential Complex
#6
Lakeview Residence
#8
Kook Osteria & Pizzeria
#9
Tree Hugger
SallyGillies 9 years ago
Smart. Even older homes can benefit from a little creativity and love of nature.
#10
Cylindrical Glass House Built Around A Tree
#11
Tree Apartments
JulietteRogers 9 years ago
Inspirational - would also make a good small house. No steps though. Perhaps a hoisting square/platform, with it;s own garage
#12
Casa Vogue
EllenEmpson 9 years ago
No. Hard to mix modern design with these trees unless there's natural materials used.
#13
Century Park Shopping Center Bend, Oregon By Kjd Architecture Pc. Over 100 Trees Saved On Site.
Final score:
33points
#14
Kit Kat Restaurant In Toronto Has A 4 Story Tree Growing Out The Of The Kitchen Area.
Final score:
30points
#18
Frank Lloyd Wright - Taliesin East, Wisconsin
Final score:
19points
#20
Corno De Bico Nature Interpretation Centre | Paredes De Coura, Portugal | Atelier Da Bouça
Final score:
12points
#21
Umpqua Bank Century Park Bend, Oregon By Kjd Architecture Pc. Over 100 Trees Saved On Site.
Final score:
8points
#24
Hungry Lion (now Close But Building Still There) Honolulu Hi School Street.
Final score:
6points
#25
Moving Mansion - Yürüyen Köşk
Final score:
6points
DengeEsenterk (Submission author) 9 years ago
The whole building was relocated in order not to cut the mable tree which grew so fast. In 1930s, head of state, K. Atatürk, who didn't like neither demolish the building (that was shaped early republican architecture) nor cut the tree, signed engineers so they lifted the building onto a trail system, and fixed into the ground 5 meters further.
#28
Our Cabin In Czech Republic, Built By Famous Czech Tramp Bob Hurikán (on The Photo)
Final score:
1point
#30
Russia. Suzdal
Final score:
0points
#31
#32 Residences At University Of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
Final score:
0points
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What do you think ?
HemantSharma 9 years ago
I love those photographs and i wish whenever ill make my own house i ll plant lots of tree...
KenKnox 9 years ago
It is a wonderful idea to think about preserving any tree that has beauty, good health, sound structure, adds to the value of the property, etc., but when thoughts like this are put into action and all that money is spent for the purpose of "keeping that tree", there definitely should be an intelligent consulting arborist involved. It is sad to see the actual condition of most of these trees, all of their structural flaws, the lack of professional tree care, and, most importantly, the lack of attention to safety of people around them, etc., etc. SAFETY is by far the most important issue in any situation involving any tree, and it would be sad to learn "down the road" that someone was injured by a tree that was preserved without any professional care . " PREVENTION IS ALWAYS THE BEST CURE" ! Respectfully, Ken Knox.
JeffreyPizel 8 years ago
I also thought about the Nurturing and Care that would be needed to insure the Welfare of ALL !
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I love those photographs and i wish whenever ill make my own house i ll plant lots of tree...
KenKnox 9 years ago
It is a wonderful idea to think about preserving any tree that has beauty, good health, sound structure, adds to the value of the property, etc., but when thoughts like this are put into action and all that money is spent for the purpose of "keeping that tree", there definitely should be an intelligent consulting arborist involved. It is sad to see the actual condition of most of these trees, all of their structural flaws, the lack of professional tree care, and, most importantly, the lack of attention to safety of people around them, etc., etc. SAFETY is by far the most important issue in any situation involving any tree, and it would be sad to learn "down the road" that someone was injured by a tree that was preserved without any professional care . " PREVENTION IS ALWAYS THE BEST CURE" ! Respectfully, Ken Knox.
JeffreyPizel 8 years ago
I also thought about the Nurturing and Care that would be needed to insure the Welfare of ALL !
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