BAK Arquitectos has built the Casa Mar Azul in a forested setting in Argentina, away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Since the team did not have a client for this project and was building it from their own accord, they were much more free in terms of what could be done. As such, they ensured the construction process was eco-friendly, taking down as few trees as possible, and also made it so that it required little to no maintenance.
The structure features glass around most of the facade, with the surrounding trees creating most of the barriers for privacy. The bedrooms are situated at the back of the house, and this section changes from glass walls to wood for that extra bit of privacy.
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Why This Trend Is Growing
- Eco-friendly Construction
- Opportunity for developing sustainable building materials and methods that require minimal maintenance.
- Privacy by Design
- Chance to create innovative and aesthetically pleasing solutions for maintaining privacy in open-concept living spaces.
- Forest Living
- Potential for designing homes that seamlessly integrate with natural surroundings and provide a peaceful retreat.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Architecture
- Disruptive innovation opportunities in developing sustainable and low-maintenance building designs.
- Materials
- Opportunity to create eco-friendly building materials that require minimal maintenance and align with the concept of zero-maintenance abodes.
- Real Estate
- Possible disruption in the market by offering forest living homes as a unique and desirable option for homebuyers.
