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Design for a good meditation place. The mass itself is very simple – cost cuboid. The construction is from wooden squares and filling from wooden laths. These solids are fixed to mobile sides. This involve changes in pavilion, it could be absolutely opened, or fully closed. This approach then can create a thousand different shapes and that is the main thought. An architect aimed to handle a mood and express it in a space.
The Italian Pavilion for Shanghai is the representation of this “spatial circumstance which still produces and give the birth to the excellence; It is a prototipe that espresses the stratification of the social and urban italian soul and gives the idea of historical continuity.
The interior exposition spaces are influenced by this spatial scan and are organized between the planes as different themes streams. Walking inside the building is like going thru the history.
The building grow around a plaza. Visitors discover this plaza just by walking in as the planes hide it to the exterior. This gives the same feeling you would get by exploring an old Italian city or town.
Waste management is a waste of time.
Most waste-management practices used on job sites can help reduce tipping fees for landfilling waste. A lot of contractors have proved that construction waste management helps generate profit through recycling and saves a lot of money. Green building is a fad.
Environment-friendly materials are difficult to find.
A lot of manufacturers have learned that green products can easily capture lost profits because they can mitigate potential liabilities. Some products like linoleum, gypsum board and acoustic ceiling panels have a recyclability capacity for years. It is believed that the demand for sustainable construction products will increase as raw materials become more costly and depleted.
Homeowners are not really concerned about green architecture or green building.
In the May 2002 issue of the Environmental Building News, it was claimed that to date, there are 32 green construction initiatives being planned. A lot of universities, schools and even corporate owners continue to adopt sustainable construction following the LEED rating criteria.
Green construction is easy.
Green building consists of a holistic process which revolves the philosophy of "doing more with less."
Conclusion
Be mindful about green architecture myths and facts -and then your dream green home is just around the corner.
Most waste-management practices used on job sites can help reduce tipping fees for landfilling waste. A lot of contractors have proved that construction waste management helps generate profit through recycling and saves a lot of money. Green building is a fad.
Environment-friendly materials are difficult to find.
A lot of manufacturers have learned that green products can easily capture lost profits because they can mitigate potential liabilities. Some products like linoleum, gypsum board and acoustic ceiling panels have a recyclability capacity for years. It is believed that the demand for sustainable construction products will increase as raw materials become more costly and depleted.
Homeowners are not really concerned about green architecture or green building.
In the May 2002 issue of the Environmental Building News, it was claimed that to date, there are 32 green construction initiatives being planned. A lot of universities, schools and even corporate owners continue to adopt sustainable construction following the LEED rating criteria.
Green construction is easy.
Green building consists of a holistic process which revolves the philosophy of "doing more with less."
Conclusion
Be mindful about green architecture myths and facts -and then your dream green home is just around the corner.
Japanese Gardens are one of the wonders of nature and a true personification of spirituality. A perfect Japanese garden is the epitome of beauty and appearance. Types of Japanese Gardens
There are five different styles of these gardens, mentioned below:
Like any garden, these gardens require some elements for it to flourish. The most important one is common to all gardens, namely water. Water is reflected upon as a symbol of purity in Japanese gardens. Other common elements include stone, trees, and plants that essentially give the garden its true look. Some people take a step further and add a beautiful waterfall to their garden. It makes the garden look more appealing and breathtaking.
Bridges in particular create a scenic look for a garden. Another good idea is to use lanterns to keep the garden illuminated at night.
Garden Landscape Architecture - East vs. West
If you are looking for a garden that is truly unique in every way, then Japanese gardens would be an excellent choice to pick. I find Japanese gardens fascinating, I have visited Japan twice once in 1998 and again in 2002. Japanese gardens are simple yet amazing, I particularly like the small Japanese gardens and this is what I am going to be writing about here.
Japanese gardens are very much about nature and a natural looking garden is considered to be the 'ideal' garden. So don't add one to your small Japanese garden. You should never create or add something to your garden that nature its self cannot.
Rocks are one of the most common things used in Japanese gardens especially the smaller ones. I love how the Japanese feel that they have to separate there small garden from the outside world. There are basically 5 types of components that should be included in small Japanese gardens.
Rock or Ishi - As I said above rocks are the foundations of Japanese gardens. Water or Mizu - Water is calming and is a great way to make the garden look natural. Plants or Shokobutsu - Plants do play a secondary role to rocks and water in Japanese gardens unlike gardens from other cultures. Like water plants are said to have a meaning in Japanese gardens which is to remind us of each and every season passing away.
Ornaments or Tenkebutsu - lanterns are often used in Japanese gardens particularly smaller Japanese gardens. These ornaments add an added interest to traditional Japanese gardens.
Borrowed or Shakkei - This is usually something from outside the garden. If you have a small garden which is in a sunny location I highly recommend that you look into making a Japanese garden.
There are five different styles of these gardens, mentioned below:
- Tea Gardens
- Flat Gardens
- Natural Gardens
- Strolling Gardens
- Sand and Stone Gardens
Like any garden, these gardens require some elements for it to flourish. The most important one is common to all gardens, namely water. Water is reflected upon as a symbol of purity in Japanese gardens. Other common elements include stone, trees, and plants that essentially give the garden its true look. Some people take a step further and add a beautiful waterfall to their garden. It makes the garden look more appealing and breathtaking.
Bridges in particular create a scenic look for a garden. Another good idea is to use lanterns to keep the garden illuminated at night.
Garden Landscape Architecture - East vs. West
If you are looking for a garden that is truly unique in every way, then Japanese gardens would be an excellent choice to pick. I find Japanese gardens fascinating, I have visited Japan twice once in 1998 and again in 2002. Japanese gardens are simple yet amazing, I particularly like the small Japanese gardens and this is what I am going to be writing about here.
Japanese gardens are very much about nature and a natural looking garden is considered to be the 'ideal' garden. So don't add one to your small Japanese garden. You should never create or add something to your garden that nature its self cannot.
Rocks are one of the most common things used in Japanese gardens especially the smaller ones. I love how the Japanese feel that they have to separate there small garden from the outside world. There are basically 5 types of components that should be included in small Japanese gardens.
Rock or Ishi - As I said above rocks are the foundations of Japanese gardens. Water or Mizu - Water is calming and is a great way to make the garden look natural. Plants or Shokobutsu - Plants do play a secondary role to rocks and water in Japanese gardens unlike gardens from other cultures. Like water plants are said to have a meaning in Japanese gardens which is to remind us of each and every season passing away.
Ornaments or Tenkebutsu - lanterns are often used in Japanese gardens particularly smaller Japanese gardens. These ornaments add an added interest to traditional Japanese gardens.
Borrowed or Shakkei - This is usually something from outside the garden. If you have a small garden which is in a sunny location I highly recommend that you look into making a Japanese garden.
Tea Gardens 
Flat Gardens 
Natural Gardens
Transform your own bath, through simple interior decorating ideas, into the spa-like atmosphere you crave. When thinking of that sanctuary, think natural healthy living and relaxation. Go natural with your colors and accessories. Like the sound of sand and surf, so incorporate those colors (soft blues and tans) in your bath. Bring in soft mossy greens and browns to anchor the color palette. In accessories, keep everything neutral in creams, greens, blues, and browns.
Think texture, feel, and minimalism when choosing bath accessories, such as towels. Fluffy, white towels rolled up and placed in a natural wicker basket by the side of the bath is ideal. Group bath soaps and salts together in pretty glass apothecary jars, using them as accessories. Place lotions, extra towels, and other bathroom needs behind closed doors or attractively on a shelf. Keep this space very uncluttered and clean.
Well-placed flowers and green plants soften the edges and coldness of the bath and add to the spa atmosphere. Live orchids love the humidity of the bath, as do other real plants. First, use candlelight- soy candles are fragrant and burn cleaner (good for the environment and your home.) If the candles are fragrant, add no more scent. Some popular scents are rosewood and lavender. Soft, background music, waterfall sounds, or complete silence are relaxing and calming, and add to the ambiance. Dim the lights, or use just candlelight for a soft glow.
Enjoy the moment of quiet and sink into the tub of sudsy water. Block out the outer world.
Think texture, feel, and minimalism when choosing bath accessories, such as towels. Fluffy, white towels rolled up and placed in a natural wicker basket by the side of the bath is ideal. Group bath soaps and salts together in pretty glass apothecary jars, using them as accessories. Place lotions, extra towels, and other bathroom needs behind closed doors or attractively on a shelf. Keep this space very uncluttered and clean.
Well-placed flowers and green plants soften the edges and coldness of the bath and add to the spa atmosphere. Live orchids love the humidity of the bath, as do other real plants. First, use candlelight- soy candles are fragrant and burn cleaner (good for the environment and your home.) If the candles are fragrant, add no more scent. Some popular scents are rosewood and lavender. Soft, background music, waterfall sounds, or complete silence are relaxing and calming, and add to the ambiance. Dim the lights, or use just candlelight for a soft glow.
Enjoy the moment of quiet and sink into the tub of sudsy water. Block out the outer world.
apanese firm a.un architects are behind this simple yet modern wood exterior / interior house design in Mie, Japan. From the outside in, this unusual innovative house plan is clad in wood and features a down-to-earth look that works wonderfully with its surroundings. Every room offers vistas of sea and sky by virtue of the home’s 30-degree curved design, which is elevated 1.8 meters from street level. Inside this compact yet functional plan, a great upper loft design idea offers an added living space to enjoy with an open-to below view of the main floor. No matter where you are or where you’re looking, the timber gives the house its characteristic organic warmth and a welcoming aesthetic that’s ideal for the family.
It’s hard to tell where the best views are seen from the contemporary Veldt/Carr Apartment in San Francisco, California. Designed by Architect Craig Steely, this awesome renovation of a high-rise corner loft offers the best of all worlds. Outside, an outdoor terrace borders the living area, presenting panoramic vistas of the San Francisco skyline and the Bay. Inside, the architect presents a whole new, modern view to behold. Incorporated into the design is a floor-to-ceiling ambient light installation, offsetting the natural views with futuristic flair. “The light wall runs nearly the length of the apartment, offering a view into a world that evokes the contemplative mood of ambient music as much as the recollection of distant memories,” according to the architect. Architect Craig Steely.
This Italian home architecture designed by Andrea Oliva from Cittaarchitettura is what we like to call “modern minimalist” at its best. This contemporary house design simple through and through, from its flat property to its straightforward rectangular shape, flat roofline and neutral white-and-grey palette that stands out starkly against the lush green backdrop. Two main elements define this countryside home design: a concrete and plaster front porch (which is a favorite outdoor entertaining area by summer) followed by the home’s main body. Windows provide a clean, contemporary facade to the structure while framing the pastoral vistas of the seemingly endless grassy ground. Interiors are bright and airy, featuring a white backdrop punctuated by wood-framed windows and few but fashionable features – we love the speckled staircase! The flat roof is equipped with solar panels which meet all this eco house design’s electricity and hot-water needs. Cittaarchitettura
Dutch Colonial architecture provides an attractive glimpse into America's early homestead history. Dutch Colonial architecture has also been commonly used in luxury homes, and is often preferred for its adaptive features and distinct decorative touches.
Classic barn-style roofing sets Dutch Colonial homes apart from other homes. Barns were built with these roofs to maximize space on the second floor, and even allow for a hayloft on the third floor, and Dutch Colonial homes offer similar benefits - it's common to see three story homes built in this manner.Other characteristics of Dutch Colonial architecture include include side entrances, central double Dutch doorways, asymmetrical layouts, ground level porches, double hung sash windows, and a chimney at one or both ends.
Many older Dutch Colonial homes also include eyebrow dormer windows and open wheel windows on the third story. Opinions vary on the origin of the Dutch Colonial style. Unlike most other architectural styles, Dutch Colonial was developed exclusively for homes, and isn't generally found on public or commercial buildings.
Most Dutch Colonial homes standing today should actually be referred to as "Dutch Colonial Revival" buildings. Twentieth Century versions of the Dutch Colonial style tend to vary considerably in size, layout and features.
Classic barn-style roofing sets Dutch Colonial homes apart from other homes. Barns were built with these roofs to maximize space on the second floor, and even allow for a hayloft on the third floor, and Dutch Colonial homes offer similar benefits - it's common to see three story homes built in this manner.Other characteristics of Dutch Colonial architecture include include side entrances, central double Dutch doorways, asymmetrical layouts, ground level porches, double hung sash windows, and a chimney at one or both ends.
Many older Dutch Colonial homes also include eyebrow dormer windows and open wheel windows on the third story. Opinions vary on the origin of the Dutch Colonial style. Unlike most other architectural styles, Dutch Colonial was developed exclusively for homes, and isn't generally found on public or commercial buildings.
Most Dutch Colonial homes standing today should actually be referred to as "Dutch Colonial Revival" buildings. Twentieth Century versions of the Dutch Colonial style tend to vary considerably in size, layout and features.
Dutch Colonial architecture provides an attractive glimpse into America's early homestead history. Dutch Colonial architecture has also been commonly used in luxury homes, and is often preferred for its adaptive features and distinct decorative touches.
Classic barn-style roofing sets Dutch Colonial homes apart from other homes. Barns were built with these roofs to maximize space on the second floor, and even allow for a hayloft on the third floor, and Dutch Colonial homes offer similar benefits - it's common to see three story homes built in this manner.Other characteristics of Dutch Colonial architecture include include side entrances, central double Dutch doorways, asymmetrical layouts, ground level porches, double hung sash windows, and a chimney at one or both ends.
Many older Dutch Colonial homes also include eyebrow dormer windows and open wheel windows on the third story. Opinions vary on the origin of the Dutch Colonial style. Unlike most other architectural styles, Dutch Colonial was developed exclusively for homes, and isn't generally found on public or commercial buildings.
Most Dutch Colonial homes standing today should actually be referred to as "Dutch Colonial Revival" buildings. Twentieth Century versions of the Dutch Colonial style tend to vary considerably in size, layout and features.
If you are able to visualize how the design looks from a variety of angles, it will definitely help to foresee any shortcomings and enhance the designs. Architectural 3D modelling is one such technique that allows the architects and designers to view the 3D images of the designs that closely resemble the real objects.
The 3D models of the buildings, furniture, interiors etc have striking similarity with their real world counterparts; the only major difference is that they you can view these 3D models on your computer screens. Not only this, architectural 3D modelling allows you to view a 3D model with various textures and surfaces. Architectural 3D modelling allows you to have an early view of design and thus, you can get benefited by having a number of 3D modelled design options to choose from. Whether you are looking forward to having built a new building, a new room, or just some renovation in your office or home, architectural 3D modelling can help you by presenting the close matches of the designs you would like to have for your home, office, garden furniture etc. Architectural 3D modelling is definitely one of the excellent techniques to reduce the possibility of deficiencies in the final outcome and give shape to your design ideas.
The 3D models of the buildings, furniture, interiors etc have striking similarity with their real world counterparts; the only major difference is that they you can view these 3D models on your computer screens. Not only this, architectural 3D modelling allows you to view a 3D model with various textures and surfaces. Architectural 3D modelling allows you to have an early view of design and thus, you can get benefited by having a number of 3D modelled design options to choose from. Whether you are looking forward to having built a new building, a new room, or just some renovation in your office or home, architectural 3D modelling can help you by presenting the close matches of the designs you would like to have for your home, office, garden furniture etc. Architectural 3D modelling is definitely one of the excellent techniques to reduce the possibility of deficiencies in the final outcome and give shape to your design ideas.
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