Metric – Biophilia – SIREWALL | Structural Insulated Rammed Earth

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RETHINKING BUILDING FROM FIRST PRINCIPLES

Coyote Buttes, AZSIREWALL can have a comparable look and feel of natural sandstone | Photo credit: Jeremy Meeks
Edmonton Valley Zoo
Telenor 345 Head Office, Islamabad
Nk'Mip Desert Cultural Centre, Osoyoos, BCDesigned to mimic the natural environment of the semi-arid Okanagan region, in the interior of BC, Canada
Nk'Mip Desert Cultural Centre

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Biophilia

Deep visceral comfort comes from knowing what one’s environment is made from, and nature provides the ultimate inspiration

Biomimicry was effectively used in the following projects:

Edmonton Valley Zoo colouring imitates the banks of the nearby N. Saskatchewan River
Telenor Head Office colouring imitates the colour of the soils under the building
Nk’Mip colouring intention is to blend into the landscape

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On biophilic design

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“The opportunity of biophilic design is to connect to the particular ecology of the place, to its culture, history and beauty and to create a building that will regenerate life.”

Amanda Sturgeon

FAIA

Biophilia

Biomimicry was effectively used in the following projects:

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