Is Organic Architecture Foundational to Sustainable Design?

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Beth Cochran

Is organic architecture the key to sustainable building?

This home in Scottsdale, Arizona, designed and developed by desert modernist architect Craig Wickersham is an exploration of the principles of organic architecture as taught by famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright. This project, at the base of Pinnacle Peak, demonstrates how starting with a deep respect and love for the land and surrounding ecosystem impacts design decisions and ultimately the imprint on the environment.

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People Mentioned

  • Obie Bowman
  • Sim Van der Ryn
  • Verdant Structures
  • Celestial Designs
  • Summit Architecture Co.

Projects & Resources Mentioned

  • The Sea Ranch Lodge
  • Real Goods Trading Company at the Solar Living Center
  • Hester/McNally Residence

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