Japanese architect Shigeru Ban studio designs a set of housing blocks made from wooden design located in Belgium entitled Ban. It is made for people to go and unwind and is set to be finished by 2025. The Ban block will feature a low-rise, six-story block along with a 25-story rower that contains a total of 295 residential units.
Ban talks about the newest design in the works, stating "I wanted to create a place where people can unwind, a green environment is relaxing. In Japan, we have a term for that: shinrin-yoku. Relax by immersing yourself in greenery." This will be featured along with a series of other buildings done by leading architects in the same neighborhood.
Image Credit: Shigeru Ban
What's Driving This Trend
- Wooden Housing Blocks
- The use of wood to construct buildings creates an eco-friendly and unique design opportunity for architects.
- Low-rise Buildings
- Developing low-rise structures offers a more community-focused and sustainable style of living.
- Green Relaxation
- Integrating nature into building design creates peaceful and calming living spaces for individuals.
Who This Affects Most
- Architecture and Design
- Architects and designers in the real estate industry can capitalize on the trend of eco-friendly and community-focused designing.
- Real Estate
- Real estate businesses can promote and market wooden housing blocks as a unique and sustainable living option.
- Sustainability
- Green initiatives can support the eco-friendly construction of wooden housing blocks and promote the benefits of sustainable living.
