Cape Town architects

ARCHITECTS

SUSTAINABLE  ARCHITECTURE  AND  LANDSCAPE

OUR PHILOSOPHY - SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE

Earth Temple Architects core philosophy is to create holistic architecture. By this we mean integrating living spaces with the natural environment. We honour the site by taking considerable care and time connecting with the land, identifying its characteristics, both on the physical and energetic plane.

This may include a journey into the history of the land and its spiritual ancestors. It may even require engaging with the native folk of the surrounding land or connecting with the ancestors on an esoteric level.

The architecture that manifests as a result is healing, nurturing and thus harmonising with man. Harmony is the perfect union between two or more energies creating synergy. We are as man then giving something back to the land and environment. By integrating the natural elements with contemporary features in our designs we are therefore able to create a healthy space for mind, body and soul. We don't dictate stylistic principles or hold any fixed rules. Our objective is to create the most appropriate solution that is perfectly tailored to fitour client's vision. Furthermore it is essential that the design suits... [Read more...]

CAPE TOWN ARCHITECTS - OUR FIRM'S PROFILE

JOHN BARRETT

EARTH TEMPLE ARCHITECTS

Earth Temple Architects was born out of a design ethos which embraces sustainable homes....[Read more...]

Cape Town Architects

GALLERY / CLIENTS

House Design

House Wicht, Hout Bay

Architects South Africa

Two Cottages, Hout Bay

Sustainable Architecture

House Torr, Hout Bay

House Design

Whaler's Way, Church Haven

Sustainable farm building
Honeyville Farm, E Cape
Contemporary architecture
Alfred Lane, Simon's Town
Green construction
River House, Hout Bay
House design
Hillside House, Madikwe

IN THE NEWS

Environmentally friendly homes
Garden And Home
John Barrett's water
features are dram-
atic creations that
duplicate the natural
settings found along
mountain streams...
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Architectural news
Cape Review
The building in Tamboerskloof with the gold letters "Earth Temple" glinting on the wall is not the haven of some...
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ELEMENTS OF ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN

Wooden houses
Stonemasons
Earth and adobe
Thatch and thatching
Water in architecture
Solar and wind energy
Layera47 with Holistic approach

TIMBER
We supply and design with recycled seasoned
old growth...


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STONE
We supply and design with Natural Sandstone,
Limestone and...


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EARTH
By building sustainably, we enhance the
awareness of...


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THATCH
We have great experience with high-quality thatch in South Africa...
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WATER
We envisage architecture as a form of living art that includes...

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ENERGY
Innovations could include configuring buildings to be heated, cooled...
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HOLISTIC
Our goal is to incorporate both modern & indigineous...

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MEMBERSHIPS & ASSOCIATIONS

Cape Institute for Architecture
Cape Institute For Architecture
South African Institute of Architects
South African Institute Of Architects
Green Building Council Of South Africa

© 2009 Earth Temple Architects
TEL: John Barrett 082 415 0265 |  FAX: +27 (0)42 291 1103  |  email: life@earthtemple.co.za

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