Cool Designs for the Bird Island Dream Green Retreat

Shown here is a winning green building design for Bird Island, a private and gated residential park in the center of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, which peacefully shares the environment with many local and migratory birds.  The Bird Island Green Homes Competition had a challenge for eight of the world’s top architects to try and create eco-friendly living spaces. Global firm Graft Lab submitted plans for Bird Island rendered above. Inhabitat mentions that Bird Island will also be constructed with a fabulous “grey water recycling system that channels water from sinks and showers back to the plumbing”. This eco-resort design is admirably aiming for zero-waste.

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Because of the house’s location above a small waterway the sky is reflected in the materials and water surrounding the property. According to the builders, this building consists of “a lightweight bamboo frame wrapped in a tensile, an environmentally-friendly fabric. The material reflects sunlight, keeping the interior cool and reducing the need for AC.” via Backpacker.com

The main emphasis of the resort construction is placed on ensuring the environmental aspects of the site are integrated into the design, including types of building materials used, waste disposal, energy, ecology, location of the living structures, conservation, and sustainability.

Via EcoFabulous.com

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