Organic Architecture: Everything You Need to Know About this Sustainable Design Style

What are the positives of organic architecture?

According to Impakt, a global platform that empowers sustainability, organic architecture balances humans and nature. "The idea behind organic architecture is to put human life, nature and the built environment on the same level and build a sustainable ecosystem where all components support one another and thrive as a result," explains sustainability writer Luana Ackaouy.

By utilising natural elements, organic architecture aims to create an environment that is both aesthetically pleasing and sustainable. Because organic architecture seeks to work around the natural environment and not directly against it, it can be a more sustainable building choice because there is a reduced ecological impact. Sustainable buildings are environmentally friendly and have little to no negative impact on the natural environment.

In bringing us closer to nature, organic architecture has the potential to positively affect the occupant's well-being, health, and productivity by creating a relaxing environment with a visual link to nature.

Additionally, as each site will vary, this allows for truly unique homes to be created each time.

Why is organic architecture gaining popularity?

An increased interest in organic architecture can largely be attributed to the recognition of climate change and the need for us to leave less of a carbon footprint. Sustainability has been put at the top of many of our minds with more and more of us wanting to embrace more sustainable practices in our home lives. Looking for longer-term solutions and engaging in eco-friendly construction and building homes that preserve and protect nature are understandably becoming a priority for many.

The pandemic has also created an increased desire to develop homes that allow us to connect with the environment around us as we consider the effects that are surroundings have on our well-being.

As the world continues to urbanise, the qualities of organic architecture become increasingly important. While being environmentally sustainable is important to organic architects, it should be integral to all architectural design.