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- Sprawling MW House blends into the Peruvian landscape with an undulating green roof Fri, 14 Jul 17, 4:04amMW House by Riofrio+Rodrigo Arquitectos acts as an extension of the desert hills in Peru. Resembling the relief of the rocky landscape and featuring an undulating green roof, this seasonal house establishes a direct relationship...
- The sustainable, hilltop home in Ecuador built in 75 days Wed, 20 Jan 16, 5:00amThe El Guarango home was built in Quinto, Ecuador, atop the Rumiloma hill in just 75 days. Sharp drops and steep slopes make the area difficult to consider for long-term living, yet the weekend home blends into the scenery...
- Evans House in Argentina features enviable views of the Andes mountain range Wed, 4 Nov 15, 6:30amThe Evans House in Tunuyán, Argentina designed to take full advantage of the breathtaking views that surround it. Built in a vineyard, the house rises subtly over the vegetation so that inhabitants can see the nearby valley...
- This stunning Argentinian house is buried under a sacred Patagonian site Fri, 22 May 15, 8:00pmAccording to the architects, the house stands on a religious Bariloche site, where natives used to hold Smoke ceremonies by burning green leafs as an offering to the gods...
- This stunning green Andean house is partially buried under a sacred Patagonian site Fri, 22 May 15, 8:00pmAccording to the architects, the house stands on a religious Bariloche site, where natives used to hold Smoke ceremonies by burning green leafs as an offering to the gods...
- Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba Hotel opens in Peru’s Sacred Valley of the Incas Tue, 14 Apr 15, 12:00amWorld-recognized sustainable tourism leader Inkaterra has announced the opening of its latest resort hotel in Peru: the Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba. The modern, luxury hotel sits on approximately 100 acres of land,...
- MAPA’s Modern Andes Retreat Saves Energy by Drawing on Local Building Techniques Sat, 26 Apr 14, 5:30amMAPA's MR House is perched on steep terrain at El Buchén, on the Chilean side of the Andes Mountains. It was constructed from steel, local timber, and salvaged wood and glass in a forest clearing. The architects took care...
- Burnt Down Thermal Spa in Chile Turned into an Eco-Luxe Pixelated Hotel Wed, 28 Aug 13, 1:30amThe Alto Nevados Hotel in Chillan is mainly constructed from steel and designed as a pixelated box volume standing out among the gorgeous Andes Mountains...
- Amazing Casa Oruga in the Andes is Made from 12 Shipping Containers Fri, 5 Jul 13, 5:30amThe magnificent Casa Oruga (Caterpillar) rests on a mountain slope in the suburbs of Santiago de Chile. Totally integrated to the landscape, the corrugated iron boxes will get rustier with time mimicking the reddish tone...
- Elqui Domos Hotel: A Star-Gazer’s Paradise Tucked Among The Chilean Mountains Tue, 2 Oct 12, 5:20amRead the rest of Elqui Domos Hotel: A Star-Gazer’s Paradise Tucked Among The Chilean Mountains Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: andes mountains, astronomy, cabins, Chile, Elqui Domo Hotel,...
- Bolivia’s Salar de Uyuni Salt Flat is the World’s Largest Mirror Tue, 17 Jul 12, 5:15amSalar de Uyuni photo from Shutterstock Read the rest of Bolivia’s Salar de Uyuni Salt Flat is the World’s Largest Mirror Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: andes mountains, bolivia, eco...
- Aerodynamic Tierra Patagonia Hotel in Chile Blends with the Hills Wed, 16 May 12, 6:40amRead the rest of Aerodynamic Tierra Patagonia Hotel in Chile Blends with the Hills Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: Aerodynamic shape, andes mountains, Architecture, Chile, chilean design, eco-tourism,...
- PHOTOS: Life at Aconcagua’s Confluencia, a Sustainable Geodesic Base Camp in the Argentine Andes Sat, 31 Dec 11, 4:53amRead the rest of PHOTOS: Life at Aconcagua’s Confluencia, a Sustainable Geodesic Base Camp in the Argentine Andes Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: aconcagua, andes mountains, Argentina, eco-tourism,...
- PHOTOS: Cacheuta Thermal Water Park Is a Summer Escape Wedged In Argentina’s Andes Mountains Thu, 22 Dec 11, 4:00amRead the rest of PHOTOS: Cacheuta Thermal Water Park Is a Summer Escape Wedged In Argentina’s Andes Mountains Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: andes mountains, Architecture, Argentina, cascade...
- The Eco-Luxe Cacheuta Thermal Hotel & Resort is a Tranquil Health Sanctuary in the Andes Thu, 22 Dec 11, 6:05amRead the rest of The Eco-Luxe Cacheuta Thermal Hotel & Resort is a Tranquil Health Sanctuary in the Andes Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: "green furniture", alpine architecture, andes mountains,...