Universal Principles of Architecture

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ECOLOGICAL ARCHITECTURE

Buildings, spaces, and structures in balance with nature

Ecological architecture is the practice of designing spaces, artifacts, buildings, and structures that maintain interspecies and environmental balance. This design practice accounts for many factors that relate to the climate and biodiversity. For architecture to be ecological, it should understand its location and the many forms of relationships that come with it. As it strives to minimize any form of adverse impact on the environment, ecological architecture is in sync with its geolocation, its atmospheric factors, and the effects of its material culture. Aware of both its surroundings and its use, this form of architecture addresses a broad range of factors ...