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The Nest by A21 StudioAn architecture journalist commissioned <a href="http://www.a21studio.com.vn/Content.aspx?l=en-US&proid=1&conid=00000006&detailid=11">a21 studio</a> to design a minimalist, nature-friendly home on the outskirts of a new urban environment in Vietnam. Limited by a tight budget and asked to make the small residential unit appear "green" from the outside in harmony with the surrounding homes, the design team came up with The Nest - a delightful <a href="http://inhabitat.com/tag/steel-framed-home/">steel-framed home</a> with plants growing inside and out.1
The Nest by A21 StudioThis gorgeous metal "green box" is a home for an architectural journalist in Vietnam2
The Nest by A21 StudioThe lower level only has two walls - allowing for an abundance of daylighting and natural ventilation3
The Nest by A21 StudioPlants are growing throughout the home - inside, out, and even on the mesh facade!4
The Nest by A21 StudioMuch of the interior furnishings are reclaimed5
The Nest by A21 StudioThe home is beautifully lit and well ventilated6
The Nest by A21 StudioThe home has a steel frame, metal cladding and a mesh grid facade.7
