Bioarchitecture emerges as an innovative approach that harmonizes architectural design with ecological principles. Marko Brajovic is a great exponent of this concept, creating projects that integrate natural materials and sustainable techniques, inspired by environmental harmony. Brajovic's practice involves strategies such as the incorporation of native vegetation and the optimization of natural light and ventilation to promote well-being and sustainability. Check out five projects by the architect that coexist in balance with nature and enhance the essence of bioarchitecture:
Casa ASHA
Due to the use of thin boards instead of heavy foundations, the layout of Casa ASHA is flexible. It can be a two-bedroom residence, a one-bedroom and living room, an office and a living room, or even a classroom. The ceiling covers the walls up to a height of 1.5m, saving material by eliminating the need for glass on the sides and providing effective protection against the elements. The design of this house is inspired by the architecture of the Ashaninka people, as it does not hierarchize spaces, and the covered empty parts can be used as storage spaces, like the constructions of indigenous peoples. Casa dos Macacos
In a wooded area in Paraty, Casa dos Macacos is inspired by the verticality of the forest and design solutions already found in nature. The structure of the residence is made of intertwined wooden elements (all of the same profile), covered with galvalume skin and thermal acoustic insulation. To avoid interfering with native vegetation, the house was installed between the trees and occupies an area of only 5m x 6m, already compact, it has 54 m² of internal area and another 32 m² of covered area. It comprises a kitchen, a bathroom, and two bedrooms that can be transformed into living spaces, as well as two side terraces that provide cross ventilation and a spacious multifunctional terrace on the top floor. Casa Proa
The design of Casa Proa was conceived through a creative process inspired by triangular modulations at different scales and a typology of treehouse. The 6x6x6 meter equilateral triangular volume is located at Praia do Rosa, in Paraty. The architecture structures a compact space, divided into sub-triangles that create a harmonious visual pattern and provide an integrated experience to the projects and finishes. The main bedroom is centrally located, with the kitchen behind, while lateral triangles accommodate the entrance and, on the other side, a bathroom. The terrace is at the front, opening like a bow to the sea, and generous 1m wide benches surround both sides of the house. Casa Agüé
Casa Agüé has the lightness of a feather resting on the land's stones and blending with the treetops. With a horizontal and modular architecture typology, its construction is suspended between two larger stones, dividing into open decks and closed program modules. Its horizontal configuration opens wide to the panoramic view and is raised on pillars at the height of the treetops, favored by the land's slope. The house, of triangular module, features treated round eucalyptus in the structure, with floors and closures made of the same wood. The lightweight closures are made of woven bamboo, and the walls are made of local earth. Except for the glass and thermal acoustic tiles, all materials and labor come from a radius of 50 km, reducing carbon emissions. Casa Trikona
With architecture based on the triangular repetition system, Marko Brajovic drew inspiration for Casa Trikona from the yoga position called asana in standing pose. Covering 120 m², the house is organized into three floors with flexible use. The construction is made of eucalyptus, while the floor and cabinets are made of pine and bamboo slats, the roof is made of thermal acoustic panels, local stone for the external retaining walls, and the finish of the internal walls and floor on the ground level is made of earth cement extracted on site. By guiding the natural growth of the plants around the house, the architect was able to ensure that the experience of residing is immersed in its original context. The construction did not use fossil fuel combustion machines, and the wood came from up to 50 km away, with the crew from as far as 2 km away. 
