Indian born Architect Bjiov Jain of Studio Mumbai designed a house entirely built from locally sourced and sustainably harvested Palmyra palm – one of the most important tree in India also pitched as a material which can be used in over 800 different ways. Built directly on a coconut plantation in the town of Alibaug, near Mumbai, the Luxury habitation comprises of two airy and open wooden houses that spread across 3000sft and separated by an open court and pool.
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- Contributed by Sophie Nevoux
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Not that that isn’t a good idea but ur still taking down trees what would blow me away is someone who has built a house from recycled paper or products that way wild life will still be in-tact.
February 16th, 2009 at 12:09 pm