2011 saw more exciting, innovative and record-breaking green buildings than ever before, and judging from the popularity of our eco architecture stories, many of you agree! From the world’s largest wooden structure in Seville to the world’s first vertical forest beginning construction in Milan, if you want to see some of the most mind-blowing designs that made waves this year, then check out 2011′s most popular stories below — and be sure to vote for your favorite!
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Finca Belavista
I love…Thank you for the good work…Happy New Year…!
My husband and I have visited the Finca Bellavista, It is a
beautiful place and I have never seen anything like it since.
Congradulations Erica and Mateo on accomplishing such a
unique place to visit or to live.
Beverley Nicholson and Terry Barber
Having visited La Finca I have seen firsthand what Erica and Mateo have accomplished and think that their concept is actually working as a sustainable eco-friendly lifestyle. They have brought their dreams to fruition through hard work and staying true to their goals. Go there and see it. Others can emulate them elsewhere and make a difference for Pacha Mama. Mike
I like Finca Bellavista, I think it is the greenest structure on here. the others are too fancy, or just, ummmm.. not seeming to GREEN at all. Self sustaining treehouse homes? yes.
The bridge is a nice original design. The green aspect might be low, but in case the bridge were floating, the construction might have been green because the material needed could have been less than for a hanging bridge.
The walking persons might also feel safer than on a hanging bridge.
The Finca
What is ‘green’ about a pedestrian thoroughfare that disrupts the natural flow of a river? Very interesting design, but…