A spectacular collection of 50 magnificent contemporary houses across
the globe, each built to exist harmoniously amid the trees Take a walk
through luscious jungles, get lost among snowy evergreens, and look out
from mossy banks across vast Nordic fjords in Living in the Forest, a
dynamic survey of contemporary forest homes. Each architect-designed
house, whether demonstrating innovative ecological design or shoring
against the elements, explores a different facet of woodland living
across a huge range of countries worldwide. The properties are shown
throughout the book via stunning exterior and interior photography, and
each home is accompanied by an illuminating text to bring the property
to life. Connecting us to nature through their affinity with trees, each
home in this expertly curated collection powerfully demonstrates the
importance of green living. Includes outstanding homes by Helen &
Hard, HW Studio, Olson Kundig, Studio MK27, and Studio Saxe alongside
emerging studios specializing in environmental design. Showcases
beautiful houses located in forests around the world, from Australia,
Botswana, Brazil, Canada, Iceland, Japan, Mexico, Norway, and Thailand
as well as the UK and USA. Explores unique residences, including a
playful treehouse built at a spectacular height, an ingenious
sustainable hideaway that leaves no footprint and an urban dwelling
boasting an biodiverse jungle ecosystem of its own making.