That obsessive pleasure

Posted on 10/08/2012 by DARMA

The London born artist based in Brooklyn, New York Shantell Martin has definitely written her name all over it. When Ms. Strauss and her partner, Holly Hobart invited Shantell to move into the top floor of the 1890s brownstone they own in Bedford-Stuyvesant, it was understood that she would draw on the walls. “It seemed natural we’d let her have this large canvas on the top floor to do her thing,” Ms. Strauss said.The plan was to only decorate a smaller section in her bedroom, but she couldn’t put the pen down.The result makes it clear and obvious.

Via NYtimes, photos by Trevor Tondro

Think green: top 4 must see eco constructions

Posted on 09/08/2012 by DARMA

In Darma we are sustainable architecture enthusiasts. It’s a smart move and a way to coexist with the planet and our consciousness. To built and live making the most of natural resources without exploiting them, minimun consumption, maximum use and all that, without leaving aside the innovation and aesthetics.
We leave you with some of the projects we love the most.

Finca Bellavista: Highflying Treehouses in Costa Rica

Erica and Matt Hogan made their dream come true. This treetop neighborhood is still growing and there has been a lot of progress since its inception less than 5 years ago. Located in the south Pacific coastal region of Costa Rica, the comfy yet rustic private retreat welcomes people to get off the beaten path and explore the wonders of rainforest living.
More about Finca Bellavista

Stretched Egg, passive house in the UK

It’s not easy to find spare space for new eco-neighborhoods, so Evgeni Leonov Architects designed a series of narrow egg-shaped homes that extend from the historic Trent Villa in Nottingham. Considered to be one of the most energy-efficient forms found in nature, the egg shape served as the main inspiration for the urban regeneration project, which is designed to meet passive house requirements.

Blue Forest’s Beautiful Eco-PERCH Treehouse

Featuring natural materials and an organic form, the eco-PERCH will fit amicably within almost any environment, creating a harmonious balance between contemporary living and nature. But best of all? This perch can be assembled on site in just five days!

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HOUS.E+ a self-sustaining home for the near future.

HOUS.E+ is a concept that relies on geothermal energy for efficient heating and cooling in Vancouver. Rammed earth walls made from soil excavated on site provide an eco-friendly enclosure while an aquaponics farm around the home produces fish and food. Topped with photovoltaic panels and lined with micro-hydro turbines in the walls, the HOUS.E+ is designed to produce more energy than it needs, sending the rest back to the grid.

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ECO EWOK TREEHOUSES: Finca Bellavista Rainforest Village

HOUS.E+ by polifactory

Luxury tree houses

Port Ludlow Residence is a Modern & Simple Green Home on Puget Sound

Topazz Design Hotel by BWM Architekten und Partner / Hotel Design Topazz por BWM Architekten und Partner

Posted on 03/07/2012 by DARMA

We love Cenário 3D post about the Topaz Design Hotel in Viena. As Austria is not too far from Slovenija, we are thinking about visiting the hotel in person, not sure if we can afford a room there, but for sure we’ll walk around! 😉