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Natural Living

In recent years, design and functionality that converge with ecological harmony and sustainability have gained more and more ground. It is an architectural logic that focuses a lot on the use of natural materials outside of globalized supply chains, towards more regional ecosystems of materials that contribute to the regeneration of the environment, against the climate crisis. Our connection with nature through the use of natural materials, in addition to having a positive effect on the soul and body, is...

Karystos Schist and Mining Methods

Slate is a rock that has the property of being split in parallel planes, in the trade natural slabs, irregular and squared, are available in various thicknesses, sizes and forms depending on the species, mining and processing. In Greece, slates occupy large areas, but quarries are located only in special quarry areas. For the exploitation of the deposits, the work is developed with the identification, the access works, the disposal of the sterile materials and the gradual extraction of the...

The modern trends in Construction and Decoration

Nowadays, man's need to bring as much nature as possible to him prevails. Following the trends of recent years, we find that plants, natural materials, natural ventilation and lighting are increasingly integrated into construction and decoration. A shift towards love of nature, recycling and combining a modern lifestyle with natural, simple materials with an emphasis on earthy textures and hues. The reuse of raw materials and the selection of long-lasting natural materials are now central points of interest in architecture....

The mysterious Megalithic Monuments of Karystia

The unique Dragon Houses that are made of natural stone from Karystos and have stood proudly for more than 2800 years! Karystos in South Evia a place carved from slate with roots lost in the depths of the centuries as Karystia was associated with the mining of marble known as Karystia Lithos ( cipollino & Marmor Karystium). The natural rocks of Karystos were highly valued by the Romans where they were used extensively. With this, the famous "Dragon Houses" were built....