Architecture Shaped by the Earth

Amazing Architecture Shaped by the Earth

By Christopher Smail

Biomimetic is a style of architecture that seeks to replicate the success of the natural world in curing its sustainability issues. It is a philosophical concept and one that goes beyond simply copying the pretty designs of trees and plants.

Articles about architects looking to the environment for inspiration are a common occurrence these days. I am attempting to go deeper here. I am interested in those who are shaping their creations so as to harmonise with the existing landscapes of our planet; who are challenging traditional ideas about how architecture can exist within the natural world, and are truly committed to tackling the environmental issues of our age.

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