Paris architects, Laetitia Delubac and Christian Félix have recently completed an ecolodge in Siwa, Egypt. Local masons utilizing kershef, a locally found building material made out of mud, sand and sun-dried salt harvested from the Siwa’s salt lakes, made this eco-home. With no provision for electricity, the green abode utilizes wastewater treatment and natural ventilation system using draughts.
Architecture wise, it reminds us of medieval Egyptian home construction. Protection from direct sun, openings in the palm grove, a swimming pool and no electricity whatsoever, is antiquated. Still, it never means that it’s devoid of the basic amenities. You’ll find guest rooms with patios, courtyards and gardens arranged around a central tower for the owners’ rooms. And mind you, the exceptional landscape compensates for the lack of lavish nuts and bolts.
Via: Dezeen
