Publications, Lectures & Recognition

For more than two decades, our work, projects and ideas have been featured in international architecture publications, books, lectures, exhibitions and professional forums.

These publications reflect a long-standing interest in Architecture for Quality of Life, human experience, nature connection, sustainable design and Animal Habitat Design. While the terminology surrounding these themes has evolved over time, the underlying questions have remained remarkably consistent: how can architecture contribute to wellbeing, strengthen our connection with nature and create meaningful experiences?

The publications, lectures and awards below provide a selection of projects and ideas that have contributed to this ongoing exploration.

Architecture, Wellbeing & Human Experience

Creating Quality of Life / Feel at Ease Right Away — Discover Benelux, Dutch & Belgian Architecture Special (2017)
Allergic to Boxes — Architectuur.nl (2015)
Appropriate Design Strategy, Low Energy Costs and a Healthy Indoor Climate — Energy & Environment (2011)
Appropriate Living Environments: Three Recommendations — Energy & Environment (2010)
Holistic Design — Energy & Environment (2010)
Second Nature — C3 Magazine, Marco Atzori (2010)
Building Materials in Bioclimatic Design — Igloo Habitat & Architectura, Daniel N. Armenciu (2012)

Nature, Biophilic Design & Sustainability

Sustainable and Self-Supporting Aviary ’t Zwin — Archello (2013)
Sustainable Aviary Maragie — Archello (2013)
Sustainable Shelter & Healthy Indoor Climate — Archello (2013)
Sustainable Giraffe House Inspired by African Nature — SPACE Magazine, Sangho Kim (2009)
Cradle to Cradle Giraffe House — CradletoCradle.nl (2009)
Good for Nature — Delo, Smilja Stravs (2009)
Wood, Naturally Zoo-Inspired — Rotterdam (lecture, 2010)
Sustainable Design at Nan Hua High School — Hong Kong (lecture, 2010)
Sustainable Animal Habitat Design — Rotterdam (lecture, 2009)

International Architecture Publications

1000x European Architecture — Braun Publishing (2011)
Conceptual Architecture — Gingko Press / Sandu Publishing (2010)
Architecture in the Zoo — DOM Publishers, N. Meuser (2016)
A Sustainable Home for Giraffes — Clarín ARQ, Graciela Baduel (2009)
A Tribute to Animals — Modulor 2, Jenny Keller (2009)
Savannah House at Rotterdam Zoo — Zeno, Ulrich Friess (2010)
Aviary for the Architect — Vedomosti.Pyatnitsa, Alexander Ostrogorsky (2011)
Sticking Your Neck Out — Hinge Magazine, Nicole L. Reber (2009)
Savannah House — Designboom

Awards & Exhibitions

Diamond ThemePark Award — Best Animal Habitat: Savannah House (2014)
Zwolle Architecture Award — Jury Award (2007)
Zwolle Architecture Award — Public Choice Award (2007)
Maak ons Land Exhibition — Netherlands Architecture Institute, Rotterdam (2009)
Frank Lloyd Wright and Dutch Architects Exhibition — Museum Hilversum (2006)

Lectures & Professional Contributions

Sustainable Developments in Theme Parks — Hall Larenstein (2011)
Sustainable Design — Chamber of Commerce Cincinnati (2006)
From Concept to Experience — Dynamisch Deventer (2004)

A Continuing Exploration

The common thread running through these publications, lectures, exhibitions and awards is an enduring interest in architecture that does more than function efficiently or appeal aesthetically.

They reflect an ongoing exploration of how architecture can support wellbeing, strengthen our connection with nature, create meaningful experiences and contribute to a higher quality of life.

These themes have formed a natural and integral part of our design approach for many years and continue to guide our work today.

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