Who said all buildings should look tall and stiff and unattractive? Who said designing and building can’t be fun, full of spirit, joyful and, why not, even funky? Because while most of us are in desperate need for attention and remarkable fingerprints left upon this society, what easier way to do so if not getting creative? And creativity, as we all know, has no limits or boundaries, no matter the area or field we are talking about- from fashionable clothes to weird accessories, funny concept stores, break-through technologies and greener concepts to architecture- this whole world has no limits in expressing art and breathing it through each pore! So why should we obey any rules when it comes to doing the things we like? We dress the way we want to even if sometimes it’s outrageous or scandalous or too much, we speak freely and we all have opinions because we gained our rights to do so! So why should it be any different when it comes to architecture?

Buildings are not what they were decades ago, all gray and copies, with same design, used materials, features and dullness. More and more outrageous buildings come up over the night, inventivity has no limits and true art is expressed by remarkable shapes, angles, forms, designs, sustainability and so on. This is why architecture has gained its rights throughout history as being an art full of expressiveness and innovations, whether we talk about shapes, colors or materials used.

And while all architects are looking for something even more shocking or eye-catching, many others turn their sights towards green architecture, using recycled and environmentally friendly products, effective energy resources and producing beneficial actions to earth and its green life. Natural and organic materials such as wood, glass, paper or recycled plastic are being used to create future homes and buildings that are more safe, consume less and not influence in a negative way nature by gas emissions or noxes or contributing to global warming.

So, under these circumstances, why not turning to a new phase of the green architecture and making it more funky and joyful? Why not shape it with humor, dress it up in bright colors or play with its whole concept if its possible, and moreover, green? Yet, if you’re not really a fan of megalomenia, building small can also be fun and cozy, as well as natural and funky. Especially when it comes to building homes, houses always have to be just the right size for its occupants and their activities, to reduce the consumption of energy lost with heating or cooling and many others. The key to this is an efficient use of space, good organization and keeping possessions to a manageable level, meaning not having an over crowded place.

And if you like to keep your house or building in a more conservative shape, you can still get funky and green by using cool-shaped accessories; the funky fake green grass is always a solution to cover your house with and make it even more ecological in terms of eye vision. At least for neighbours and for your dog who will be more than thrilled.

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