06 August 2012 - It is always a welcome change when green building plans emerge that are a lighthearted, innovative and have an underlying element of whimsy or hedony.
It is commonly understood that going green and becoming environmentally responsible is a response to the hard fact that we need to cut back on overconsuming resources – which in turn emits excessive levels of harmful greenhouse gases – for the good of the planet, ourselves and future generations.
That, however, often leaves green building portrayed as deprivation design, or ‘cutting back’, when it is really just about designing smarter.
Les Villages Nature, France’s first major eco resort, located east of Paris, demonstrates how going green can be fun. read more>>>
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