ecological architecture
/ɛkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl ˌærkitɛktʃər/ · e.col.o.gi.cal.arch.i.tec.ture
noun
- The design and construction of buildings and structures that prioritize environmental sustainability and minimize harm to the natural environment. The new eco-friendly office building is a prime example of ecological architecture.
noun
- The study of the relationship between buildings and their natural surroundings, with a focus on designing structures that promote ecological balance and minimize environmental impact. The course on ecological architecture covered topics such as green roofs and sustainable materials.
adjective
- Relating to or characterized by the design and construction of buildings that prioritize environmental sustainability and minimize harm to the natural environment. The ecological architecture of the new park features native plant species and a rainwater harvesting system.
Synonyms
sustainable architecturegreen architectureeco-friendly designenvironmental architecturenatural architecture
Antonyms
Did you know? The concept of ecological architecture has been influenced by the work of architects such as Frank Lloyd Wright and Buckminster Fuller, who designed buildings that harmonized with their natural surroundings and minimized environmental impact.