By Kristine Sabillo At least three people were killed in Madagascar over the weekend as Tropical Cyclone Dikeledi brought heavy rainfall and flooding to the island on its way to the African mainland,
New York-based firm Oda Architecture created a penthouse home for a client in New Delhi that has a closed courtyard at its center with a reflecting pool and a ficus microcarpa tree. Raindrops land on the glass ceiling and are reflected in the infinity-edged pool the tree resides in, truly giving an indoor/outdoor vibe.
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An Indonesian government plan to clear forests spanning an area twice the size of South Korea for food and biofuel crops has sparked fears of massive greenhouse gas emissions and biodiversity loss. The country’s forestry minister,
From airports and apartment buildings to beautiful private houses, architects and interior designers are using trees to striking effect.
This long isolation has led to very high endemism, which is still evident at higher taxonomic levels, such as genera and families. In fact, of all plant families globally, 17 are entirely endemic to islands, and Madagascar contributes the most.
The South African Weather Service confirms that Tropical Storm Dikeledi will not affect local weather, while issuing warnings for severe thunderstorms across the country.
BIOPHILIC design integrates nature into design to enhance our connection to the environment. Some architects are using one of its elements to striking effect: trees.
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A $100 million project will include the Borneo Forest, Tropical Islands, Pacific Reef Habitats and a 150,000 gallon Pacific Reef Tank.
By now, you may be familiar with biophilic design — it’s the idea of integrating nature into design to enhance our connection to the environment. Sustainability, wellness and harmony are usually part of the deal.
The Indian Ocean stretches from WA to the east coast of Africa and offers a wealth of islands, many with white-sand beaches ringed by coconut palms and aquamarine water.