Lime is a fundamental material in green building and restoration, but not all limes are the same. There are two main types: air lime and hydraulic lime, each with different characteristics and uses. Air lime It is obtained by calcining pure limestone (calcium carbonate). It hardens only on contact with air, through the absorption of […]
TERRAFINE, the new collection from Wimmer-Massivholzmöbel, achieves more than bringing materials together: it brings concepts together.
The visit to The Zity, in Málaga’s Z District, confirms that industrialised green building with wood is already a reality. This pioneering project, promoted by Terra Green Living and developed by 011h, shows how efficiency, sustainability and beauty can coexist in contemporary architecture. At RedVerde Bioconstrucción we value the role of natural materials, clays, limes, insulation and eco-friendly oils, in improving indoor comfort and reducing the carbon footprint.
Architecture and terroir Few combinations are as natural as earth and wine. In Oberkirch, in south-western Germany, the winegrowers’ cooperative has taken that union to a new dimension. Its new winery, designed by Architekturbüro Müller + Huber, incorporates a spectacular underground Vinotorium: a true “wine cathedral” in which the visitor descends to the heart of […]
The Sauer winery and wine shop, opened in 2021 in Landau-Nussdorf, reflects the Sauer family’s eco-friendly philosophy. With rammed earth walls, YOSIMA coatings and radiant clay climate control, it combines sustainability, comfort and winemaking tradition.
The Köbelin winery, in Eichstetten am Kaiserstuhl, integrates the terroir into its architecture with an imposing ClayTec rammed earth wall. A project that brings together wine, landscape and green building with natural materials such as rammed earth and YOSIMA.
The good lies in the nature of things In the elegant Gangnam district, in Seoul, a space emerges that goes beyond cooking and eating: Salon de Cook. This place combines cooking courses and private gastronomic events with a unique architectural setting, where community, design and natural materials come together. Here, seasonal ingredients and care for […]
A space to celebrate in the heart of nature On the outskirts of Cologne, in Engelskirchen, stands the EcoLut-Center, a building conceived for weddings, anniversaries and corporate gatherings. Its spacious rooms, open to the landscape, combine natural light with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. In this setting, two protagonists accompany every event: local wood and […]
What a beautiful pairing: clay, one of the oldest building traditions in the world, and winegrowing, one of the most deeply rooted agricultural practices in our history. If the taste of wine is tied to the soil in which the vine grows, the atmosphere of the rooms where we enjoy it also depends on the […]
A story of resilience The Traube Tonbach, in Baiersbronn, is one of the most prestigious gastronomic landmarks in the world. Its Schwarzwaldstube restaurant, with three Michelin stars, has been a symbol of culinary excellence for decades. On 5 January 2020, a devastating fire destroyed the 230-year-old main building, reducing generations of hospitality memory to ashes. However, […]
A place of living memory In the heart of Gattatico, in the Italian region of Reggio Emilia, stands the Cervi Museum, opened in 1960 in the former farmhouse of the seven Cervi brothers. There the family gave refuge to those persecuted by fascism until, in 1943, they were captured and shot. Today, the museum holds […]
Knotted rugs over stone, a cosy fireplace, structured timber ceilings and hand-painted motifs in niches and frames… Crossing the threshold of the Mediterranean Rajasthan House, we enter another world: that of the Berbers, a people native to North Africa, in perfect harmony with nature. The interior, however, is not rough: natural materials such as clay, […]
