THIS much.
this particular house makes use of a concept that i have come across recently. it is the idea for architecture and design to 'touch this earth lightly'. it is the motto of aussie architect glenn murcutt.
i first read it in a book called 'green architecture: design for a sustainable future' by brenda and robert vale.
it means the need for respect of a site, that the building will have as little impact on the natural world as possible. i love this concept and it has been rattling around in my empty head for a while now.
murcutt's wikipedia page states that it also means to design works to fit into the aussie landscape features. he pays attention to wind direction, water movement, temperature and light surrounding his sites before designing the building. how awesome does that sound?!
this particular house makes use of a concept that i have come across recently. it is the idea for architecture and design to 'touch this earth lightly'. it is the motto of aussie architect glenn murcutt.
i first read it in a book called 'green architecture: design for a sustainable future' by brenda and robert vale.
it means the need for respect of a site, that the building will have as little impact on the natural world as possible. i love this concept and it has been rattling around in my empty head for a while now.
murcutt's wikipedia page states that it also means to design works to fit into the aussie landscape features. he pays attention to wind direction, water movement, temperature and light surrounding his sites before designing the building. how awesome does that sound?!
then when i visited trendir again
i saw this house. i think it goes perfectly with the touching the earth lightly phrase, maybe not in the eco-friendly sense (because i don't know the building specs), but the aesthetic sense.
the thing i love about it is that it is so beautiful, yet it blends into the landscape. maybe it's the glass, and seeing through helps with this, or maybe the materials used, but it's just perfect for the location.
the green grass surrounding it reminds me of a lot of things. but the main thing i think is, hopefully they won't get neighbours or it will ruin the whole look of the house. as well as it being extremely easy to spy on the occupents.
what about this killer view!nothingness. serenity. yes please
what about this view, and the perfect symmetry between inside and outside. you can hardly tell. one for eva? i thinkso.
and the view of the mountains as well? oh they are so lucky! 
Who designed this house?
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