lam architects: 'savannah house', rotterdam, the netherlands
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lam architects: 'savannah house', rotterdam, the netherlands


savannah house
© franken architectural photography

dutch lam architects designed 'savannah house', a home for giraffes in rotterdam zoo,
the netherlands. it was developed based on the principles of sustainable philosophy
called the 'cradle to cradle'. the philosophy is an ecologically intelligent approach
to architecture using and creating materials that will both compliment and restore
the environment.

'savannah house' is almost entirely self-sufficient and was constructed with recycled
materials. the structure is also able to collect 330,000 litres of rainwater each year
which will be used for the plants in an adjacent habitat. for heating, wood chips are
burnt instead of fossil fuels. 'cuddle-walls' (steel elements with low temperature heating
inside) are available for the animals for cold days. this giraffe shelter is  made of
non-toxic materials and  full of natural lighting and ventilation for the animals' health.


image © franken architectural photography


image © franken architectural photography


© franken architectural photography


© franken architectural photography


image © lam architects


image © lam architects


image © lam architects

leeji db
08.20.09  
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is it just me, or does this giraffe house look a lot like renzo piano's Tjibaou Cultural Center in Noumea?
images are here (http://www.arthurmag.com/2009/02/19/this-building-exists/) for example.
skeptic   08.20.09
definitely similar to renzo's.
jq   08.20.09
only the outer structure remembers a bit on culturel tjibaou center. but its definitely an independent idea, because the functional aspects define/require the appearance. good work! i like it!
lookatyourself!   08.21.09

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