Arctic ice stations are not usually part of the design brief at ecotects, but we can still appreciate the unique response this laboratory has to its landscape. To avoid the fate of previous ice-stations, this one, designed by Hugh …Read More
Daily Archives: February 16, 2013
At ecotects we make no apologies for being huge fans of Japanese contemporary design, especially when they hug the surrounding environment in such a unique cellular design as this Japanese Book Cafe. The entrance to the site announces the structure …Read More
If you need great ideas, innovative solutions and practical advice, then we recommend you visit the Ecobuild exhibitions at the ExCeL Arena, London on Tuesday 5th – Thursday 7th March 2013. You will have plenty of opportunity ask professionals about …Read More
ecotects love green roofs. We have designed a few homes with intensive and extensive green roof bio-systems. If you have you ever considered why a green roof will make financial, social and environmental sense, read this article which explains how green …Read More
ecotects are constantly scanning the world to find beautiful examples of architecture. We were taken with this building designed and built three decades ago by architect Denso Sugiura. It is a fine example of how buildings grow in tune to …Read More
We all know there is nothing like a real fire to give enduring warmth to your home. Wood-burning and multi-fuel stoves do just that. Ultra efficient and incorporating the latest and best clean-burn technologies, these stoves not only look great but also claim …Read More
Self-styled ‘Bio-tect’ Michael Reynolds is a legendary figure in the world of sustainable architecture. No longer permitted the license to be called an architect, yet considering that he began work on this eco-community in 1972, perhaps the term visionary is …Read More
We found some fascinating ideas looking at the Scandinavian approach to grass roofs. We were struck by the innovative use of green design allowing traditional and contemporary structures to communicate with their natural surroundings. House builders have an opportunity to …Read More
ecotects were delighted to work alongside County Oak Frames on a new home in the heart of the South Downs National Park. County Oak Frames offer a wide range of hard and softwood products, specialising in bespoke furniture and timber …Read More