And whenIl build something in the landscape, it is important to me to make sure my building materials match the historically grown substance of the landscape. The physical substance of what is built has to resonate with the physical substance of the area.
I observe in myself a conspicuous sensitivity to the relationship of place, material and construction. Material and construction have to relate to the place, and sometimes even come from it. Otherwise I have the feeling that the landscape does not accept the new building.
For example, if a house with external wall insulation and a synthetic topcoat is placed in the landscape, it