City Jungle

At the end of the last century due to environmental decay the humanity became to focus more on the green issues. But attempts to improve the situation at that time largely consisted of landscaping, upgrading of ventilation systems and partial reduction of the industrial pollution impact on the environment. The energy crisis combusted in the 70s forced to look for ways to save existing resources and find renewable energy sources. During this period there appeared many building that used sunlight for their operation. The term “green architecture” firmly entered into use in the 80-ies of XX century.

The concept of “green architecture” includes not only buildings with integrated natural components, but also their energy efficiency, operational economy, sustainability and ergonomics. Green architecture helps to optimize the development of urban planning and building design. It improves the climate of our manmade environment and helps to both nature and the planet climate. This trend has adopted the latest scientific research and advanced technologies, stimulates research on the energy efficiency and the search for renewable energy sources. Environmentally friendly buildings are optimally adapted to local climatic conditions, terrain and the specific features of their residents.

One of the representatives of this trend is LAVA (Laboratory for Visionary Architecture). Its collaborators draw their inspiration in organic structures: air bubbles, snowflakes and the organization of the coral reef body, guided by a simple rule – more with less (“the best result with less effort”). “We do not just use one or another natural form, but also study consistent pattern and laws by which it works one or another way. More often to construct a building with smooth outlines much easier and economically more advantageous than to set concrete box. In addition, it always turns out more beautiful. Humans are part of nature, and no wonder that its forms always be more attractive. Much more pleasant to be relaxed in the shade of a tree, not under the plastered ceiling. Using architecture and we are trying to recreate those moments, to bring nature into the interior”, – said LAVA’s co-founder Chris Bosse in his interview with Russian Architectural Digest.

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