Designing Regenerative Architecture｜7 Perspectives from Soil, Water, and Ecosystems
For those who want to create buildings that make the land richer with each construction. Drawing on years of regenerative civil engineering, landscape
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How to Fix a Waterlogged Garden｜4-Step Guide to Restoring Natural Soil Drainage
Garden puddles that won't go away? The cause is blocked soil drainage beneath the surface, not the surface itself. Learn 4 DIY steps from Japanese reg
Ishibadate Wins IADA 2026 Platinum｜Why Japan’s Traditional Architecture Is Now Recognized Worldwide
Our team built the Yakushima ishibadate house "Regenerative Vegan House," which received the Platinum Winner award at IADA 2026 hosted by ADC. We expl
Yakushima Ishibadate Home Wins IDA 2025 Bronze｜Living with the Forest in a Regenerative Raised-Floor House
Our Yakushima ishibadate home Regenerative Vegan House received the Bronze Award at the International Design Awards (IDA) 2025. We explain how ishibad
What Happens in the Soil on a Full Moon Night｜Lunar Gardening Tips for Planting and Pruning
What actually happens in the soil on a full moon night? We unpack lunar wisdom from around the world and the latest research, sharing practical lunar
A Complete Guide to Building an Ishibadate Home｜Benefits, Cautions, and How It Works with Modern Building Codes
Thinking of building an ishibadate (stone-foundation traditional Japanese) home? This guide covers the structural, health, ecological, and economic be
Global Architecture Awards 2025 Gold and Public Choice｜An Ishibadate Project Recognized Internationally
An ishibadate building EKAM has landscaped won both the Gold Winner and Public Choice awards at Global Architecture Awards 2025. We share the history
Asia Design Prize 2026 Gold｜Ishibadate Project Regenerative Vegan House Recognized
Our ishibadate project Regenerative Vegan House, for which EKAM created the regenerative landscape and exterior, received the Gold Winner award at Asi
The History of Regenerative Landscape｜Why Ancient Traditional Methods Endure for Centuries
Why do ancient civil engineering structures last 800 to 2,000 years? Drawing on archaeological evidence and field practice, we explore how the coexist
Why Soil Aeration Matters｜The Foundation of Regenerative Landscape Design
Soil aeration significantly affects plant health and landscape maintenance. We explain the role of soil aeration in regenerative landscape design and
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