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A-Frame constructions emerged in the mid-20th century and have been
forgotten for decades. In recent years we are seeing how the spirit
of A-Frame style houses is gradually being revived by avant-garde
architects who have adapted this approach to more modern times. It
is not uncommon nowadays to find examples of modern houses with
A-Frame architecture as a hallmark in leading design magazines.
This type of construction stands out for its structural simplicity,
which in most cases reduces costs, and also for its great capacity
for thermal and acoustic insulation, greater speed of construction,
elimination of the need for columns, greater strength and
structural consistency, among many other benefits. A-Frame homes
have a better environmental impact due to energy savings in both
construction and utility costs, not to mention a smaller carbon
footprint for the environment.
Urban Jungle aims to be your own knowledge book to create a green
space in your home. By being more aware of the needs of your
plants, you can take better control of watering, sunlighting and
times to fertilise, helping them to grow healthy. This journal
includes descriptions of indoor and outdoor plants, data and tips.
You can organise all the information and resources comfortably on
these pages, creating your own top 10 with your favourite plants.
This book will become your own scrapbook, photo album and journal,
allowing you to connect even more with your plants, and immortalise
your daily interaction with them. AUTHOR: Eva Minguet is a creative
based in Barcelona and author of several books including the
popular Women's Club, Wes Anderson Tribute, Tarantino, Stranger
Things, and Twin Peaks.
Sustainable Architecture or Bio-construction. Living as close as
possible to a green or natural area is highly recommended for
mental health. Good architecture is considered to be that which
blends in perfectly with the surrounding area. Nature can be
integrated into architecture indirectly with environmentally
friendly elements. There is the option of constructing buildings
with vertical gardens that integrate this green habitat into the
structure itself, whether it is a faƧ ade, roof, etc., and of
including natural elements inside the building. When architecture
is in tune with the location, it seeks to respect the landscape,
limiting the footprint of its intervention, camouflaging its
presence or building with local materials. Indeed, today's
buildings and cities endeavor to be respectful of their
surroundings, uniting the environment with architecture. In some
cases, this union goes beyond respecting the natural beauty that
surrounds them and the intention is to establish a dialogue and
consider the space as just another architectural element. This
practice seeks to transform mechanisms of conventional architecture
using materials focused on sustainability.
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