The modern architects are often turned to nature for inspiration and looking increasingly strong links with it. Exactly what is at the heart of the project and house-leaf (The Leaf House). This is the extension to a private residence in Sydney, Australia, and was completed in December last year. The concept is the work of the London studio Undercurrent Architects, which is not the first idea, inspired by nature. The roof of the building is in the form of fallen autumn leaves and rests on a metal structure of the beams, which closely resemble tree trunks.
The interior also is decided in eco-style and is limited by transparent glass panels of specially shaped and reinforced material. Some of the rooms are built into the ground with slightly uneven surface. That are underground, does not make them darker or uncomfortable, but provides privacy and tranquility. The whole thing is January natural environment and allows for a variety of sensory experiences. The British design studio and a full house. But its construction will begin later this year, but the location is not yet known.
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I always wanted a bedroom with a glass roof. As I go to bed tonight and watch the stars while asleep. Another issue is that the city can hardly see them because Svetlen. But I had not thought about that can not be done with a transparent chamber roof, with a transparent wall. Certainly like to stretch of meadow. Very good idea. Aside from the question of heating and energy efficiency, of course. Since the windows have the greatest heat in them and lose the most heat. But if you have a house like this it would hardly be a problem. But if he really enjoys nature and want to sleep even as among her would have to wonder how much energy will be worn with such a wind wall. (more…)