The Darwin project
Planet Home: Ecological homes from around the globe
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Documentary, 16-Apr-2015
Renovating instead of demolishing: this sustainable approach seems logical, but it is still far from being obvious.
Everywhere in France, abandoned urban wastelands could be demolished in favour of new constructions which aren't always necessary.
In the Bastide neighbourhood in Bordeaux, abandoned buildings have been brought back to former glory. Now refurbished, they stand as an example of green renovation.
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Lapa Rios
In the heart of Costa Rica, paradise exists: the Lapa Rios.
Two Americans head this adventure that started in the 1990s: Karen Lewis and her husband left the US and invested all of their savings in a single dream: building 17 bungalows in complete harmony with their surroundings while respectin... -
The great lakes' huts
Amongst all eco-responsible stays, holidays out in nature certainly are the ones that families unanimously agree on. Whether on water or higher up in the trees, eco-manufacturers know no limits to offer both original and sustainable holidays.
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The Brando Hotel
Holidaying on a desert island is the dream of many tourists looking for relaxing stays and beautiful landscapes. In French Polynesia, where the island of Tetiaroa moves visitors with its beauty as well as its history.
Marlon Brando launched a hotel that is both luxurious and exemplary.
