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We can either work with nature or work against it. On this spectrum, these architects have decided to find a middle ground: instead of chopping down trees and building modern houses, the trees are incorporated as a part of their creative ideas.

Deforestation has a significant environmental impact. Many studies suggest that it is a contributor to global warming; it impacts the water cycle by reducing the amount of water in the soil and air; it contributes to soil loss, and it results in a decline in biodiversity.

Urbanization makes up only a small part of global deforestation, but it is important for its psychological impact. Will we cut down the forests to build our homes, or will try and incorporate our modern buildings into the surrounding environment? How can we change our living habits to be more mindful of nature and eco-friendly?

These modern architecture designs showcase tree-human cohabitation. Do you have any pictures of nature and architecture combined in urban spaces? Post them or vote on your favorite modernist houses below!

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    SallyGillies
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    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Smart. Even older homes can benefit from a little creativity and love of nature.

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    Cylindrical Glass House Built Around A Tree

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    JulietteRogers
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    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Inspirational - would also make a good small house. No steps though. Perhaps a hoisting square/platform, with it;s own garage

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    Casa Vogue

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    EllenEmpson
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    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No. Hard to mix modern design with these trees unless there's natural materials used.

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    Kit Kat Restaurant In Toronto Has A 4 Story Tree Growing Out The Of The Kitchen Area.

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    LydiaHabr
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    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Let's see, trees generally have creatures of some sort living in them, add in food & I'm pretty sure you will have creatures. Not in any kitchen I want to eat from!

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    Umpqua Bank Century Park Bend, Oregon By Kjd Architecture Pc. Over 100 Trees Saved On Site.

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    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The whole building was relocated in order not to cut the mable tree which grew so fast. In 1930s, head of state, K. Atatürk, who didn't like neither demolish the building (that was shaped early republican architecture) nor cut the tree, signed engineers so they lifted the building onto a trail system, and fixed into the ground 5 meters further.

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