http://inhabitat.com/stunning-lookout-frames-the-jalisco-mountains-for-weary-pilgrims/ Green design & eco innovation for a better world Tue, 21 May 2013 14:17:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc http://inhabitat.com/stunning-lookout-frames-the-jalisco-mountains-for-weary-pilgrims/comment-page-1/#comment-344116 Tafline Laylin Thu, 30 Jun 2011 17:05:21 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/?p=269199#comment-344116 Terry, thanks for your comment. Given the location of this site (high in the mountains and subject to rough weather), I'm not sure a simple timber platform would be more sustainable (it would probably need regular replacing). Concrete is most wasteful when a lot of it is used and wasted. That didn't happen here, and the shelter will keep pilgrims warm for years to come. (Granted, it won't be biodegradable). As much as I agree that the word "sustainable" is bandied about too freely, I also think that it's important to consider each project in its unique context. Terry, thanks for your comment. Given the location of this site (high in the mountains and subject to rough weather), I’m not sure a simple timber platform would be more sustainable (it would probably need regular replacing). Concrete is most wasteful when a lot of it is used and wasted. That didn’t happen here, and the shelter will keep pilgrims warm for years to come. (Granted, it won’t be biodegradable). As much as I agree that the word “sustainable” is bandied about too freely, I also think that it’s important to consider each project in its unique context.

]]> http://inhabitat.com/stunning-lookout-frames-the-jalisco-mountains-for-weary-pilgrims/comment-page-1/#comment-343780 turnstiles Tue, 28 Jun 2011 01:21:35 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/?p=269199#comment-343780 I'm sorry - but considering the environmental impact of concrete (one of the least 'green' building materials)I consider this a highly inappropriate platform for a place of natural wilderness. For a panoramic platform and shaded rest stop this is surely overkill? A simple timber, covered platform would create a far less intrusive footprint. The term 'sustainable' is far too easily thrown about these days. I’m sorry – but considering the environmental impact of concrete (one of the least ‘green’ building materials)I consider this a highly inappropriate platform for a place of natural wilderness. For a panoramic platform and shaded rest stop this is surely overkill? A simple timber, covered platform would create a far less intrusive footprint. The term ‘sustainable’ is far too easily thrown about these days.

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