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'''"Alternative buildings"''' refer to those that differ from mainstream modern architecture. They often use natural building materials, with a strong emphasis on [[sustainable design]]. | |||
While [[green buildings]] most often include [[high technology]] as part of their design, alternative buildings more often depend on [[traditional designs]] (reflecting wisdom which has evolved over many generations) and creative use of [[locally available]] materials and limited resources. | |||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
* [[Housing affordability]] | * [[Housing affordability]] | ||
* [[Green building]] | |||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* [http://www.worldhandsproject.org/palletprogram.htm World Hands on Project], promotes the use of natural and recycled material in building. | * [http://www.worldhandsproject.org/palletprogram.htm World Hands on Project], promotes the use of natural and recycled material in building. | ||
* [http://www.builderswithoutborders.org/ Builders Without Borders], an international network of builders who advocate the use of straw, earth and other local, affordable materials. | * [http://www.builderswithoutborders.org/ Builders Without Borders], an international network of builders who advocate the use of straw, earth and other local, affordable materials. | ||
Revision as of 09:22, 20 December 2010
"Alternative buildings" refer to those that differ from mainstream modern architecture. They often use natural building materials, with a strong emphasis on sustainable design.
While green buildings most often include high technology as part of their design, alternative buildings more often depend on traditional designs (reflecting wisdom which has evolved over many generations) and creative use of locally available materials and limited resources.
See also
External links
- World Hands on Project, promotes the use of natural and recycled material in building.
- Builders Without Borders, an international network of builders who advocate the use of straw, earth and other local, affordable materials.