Casa Terracotta - Mansion of clay from Oktavio Mendoza (Octavio Mendoza)
The technology of building houses from clay was known in Babylon and ancient Russia and today again returns "in fashion". Similar Ekodoma to those who care about the well-being of our planet, because these are the simplest and safe housing. Bright example of "clay" architecture - Mansion Casa Terracotta (Casa Terracotta) Built Oktavio Mendoza (Octavio Mendoza) In the Spanish municipality of Live.
Ecode Spanish architect
Octavio Mendoza - 64-year-old Spanish architect-romantic, who managed to build a house of 5400 square meters. feet. He jokingly nicknamed his creation by the "big piece of ceramics", because the mansion was erected from clay, burned in the sun. Red-haired building looks very effectively surrounded by green fields and mountains.
Modern kitchen in the clay house
Despite the fact that Casa Terracotta was built on ancient technology, inside you can see a lot of "blessings" of civilization. In particular, here you can see solar batteries to heal water, toilet and bath, decorated with mosaic tiles. In a two-story mansion there is a spacious living room and cozy bedrooms, as well as a fully equipped kitchen. By the way, the kitchen table and utensils are also made of clay, decorative beer mugs and lamps - from recycling.
Rooms in the house are made of natural materials
Octavio Mendoza worked for many years as an architect, he designed residential buildings, commercial buildings and even churches, and, having retired, decided to realize his long-standing dream - to build a house from clay. Over this project, he began working 14 years ago, the goal of Mendos - to show how a person can productively use natural resources. There is nothing, made of cement or metal in the house, so an environmental activist can be proud that he succeeded in glory.
Modern kitchen in the clay house
The resourceful architect believes that such buildings as its home are simply necessary for residents of the desert regions of our planet, where the soil is ideal for construction. "Millions of families could settle in clay houses," said Oktavio Mendoza.
Casa Terracotta - Mansion of clay from Oktavio Mendoza (Octavio Mendoza)
In the creation of Casa Terracotta, many artisans, artists, architects and designers took part. In fact, this mansion is a field for creative experiments, anyone can decorate the house as it wishes. Octavio Mendoza does not live constantly in this house, but comes here daily. The mansion is open to visitors, the cost of the excursion is pure symbolic - $ 3.50.
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