“Falling Water” was one of the first “green buildings” to be created. It was designed by Frank Lloyd in 1935 with the aim to show that art and nature can exist in harmony with one another.
The house blends and contrasts with its leafy surroundings, creating a new relationship between humanity, architecture, and the environment.
Exterior, angular concrete slabs in a natural ochre tone, overhang jagged local sandstone which blends with the neighbouring rock formations.
The main feature in 'Falling Water' is the waterfall that has been fully preserved and incorporated into the design.
The building and windows are orientated to accommodate the sun as it rises and sets this, in turn, saves energy and reduces heating and cooling costs.
Even the way the landscape surrounding the building has been scaped reduces energy costs and utilises rainwater by strategically placing trees and shrubbery.
I am interested in using the idea of the building working in harmony with the natural surroundings and taking advantage of the natural resources (in this case a waterfall) to reduce energy costs and environmental impact.
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