Nowadays, administrations, developers and companies are promoting measures to make an efficient construction by taking advantage of renewable energies: wind, solar thermal, solar photovoltaic. On World Environment Day we present some of the most sustainable houses in the world, which seek reconciliation with nature and mother earth.
Enric Ruiz-Geli, estudio Cloud 9
This house has a vegetal roof which represents the vision of the architect as a living organism able to evolve. This structure not only feeds a sustainable environment and is linked to nature, also serves as thermal insulation. Photo: Eugeni Pons.
Snøhetta
This house is distinguished by its energy efficiency due to the production of renewable energy through photovoltaic and solar thermal panels integrated into the construction.
Simon Winstanley Architects
This house is built in steel with a cedar siding. Thanks to its structure, this house has an emissions-free rating thanks to its high levels of insulation, air heat pump and wind turbine.
P.A.T.H. by Philippe Starck
This French architect designed this highly ecological design. Integrate sustainable high technology systems (solar, photovoltaic and wind turbines). Its commitment to the environment is observed both in its structure and its decoration.