r/ClimbingPlants

It is on an estate in Bromley, south east London, which was built after World War One and opened by King George V in 1927.
Owners tried to tame it when they first moved in, but it grew so fast it now covers the entire house apart from windows and a patch of an extension. It seems to provide a good deal of insulation (both in winter and summer)

Building surveyor Brien Walker from Snow Walker, a specialist period homes building surveyor, said: 'Virginia creeper is not generally considered to be damaging to traditional house materials per se, but as with most things that is all a matter of degree.

This plant is listed as a Schedule 9 species under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, therefore it is an offence to plant or allow to spread into the wild as it will quickly take over habitats. It is not illegal to plant on your own property but it is an offence to allow it to spread onto other properties.

You can see it at the Google maps (check the older dates)

On the Castle Hotel in Taunton, Somerset, UK

Villa Ottolenghi is a unique construction, a perfect example of how Scarpa is able to channel the relationship between natural, artificial and human life in his work.
Located in Bardolino, on the eastern shore of Lake Garda, this 1974 building looks like an ancient ruin, which is born, "from the ground, itself a piece of land with its roof-terrace stretched out on the lake". The morphological configuration of the area, bounded on the west by a steep slope, to the north and east by an embankment, has in fact suggested to the man to bury most of the house in the ground and to play with interesting design ideas. The most striking of them is the roof that becomes a habitable place, inspired by the farmyard of the Veneto farms, a brick surface with irregular pattern from which to admire the splendid surrounding landscape as if there were no borders, as if the real roof it was heaven. Pure poetry.

West London is replete with wisteria, but one spot is rather special. Fuller's Brewery, otherwise known as the Griffin Brewery, claims to have the oldest wisteria in England creeping up its walls. Apparently it arrived in 1816, one of two saplings imported from China. The other went to Kew Gardens but the plant boffins there couldn't keep theirs alive. To get a glimpse, you'll need to book onto a brewery tour.
As per u/Jacobtait comment: that bit is open to anyone.

Just at the top of Cornforth Hill and below Bargate, so lovely!

Hi all, what do you call this type of design on the walls? And who is best placed to help with this - a standard landscaper? Is it something that is easy to DIY? Thanks in advance

The Stadthaus M1 by Barkow Leibinger marks the gate to the Vauban quarter of Freiburg – a “green city” partially automobile free, with an emphasis on alternative and sustainable living and architecture. The task of the competition was to design an apartment building complemented by a hotel and shops at the ground level. The construction of wood and concrete is modeled after a "passive house" standard.

The green rope facade on the south side acts as a living climate buffer: In summer, wisteria, roses, and knotweed provide natural shade. During winter, the leafless plants allow sunlight to pass through and help warm the facade. This creates a vegetative sunscreen that offers dual benefits.

The sustainable approach is also evident in the choice of materials: pre-greyed silver fir and window frames made from PEFC-certified pine wood establish a connection to nature. Vertically arranged wooden fins complement the ensemble, giving the facade a rhythmic quality. In addition to its impressive architecture, the hotel stands out for its commitment to inclusivity, as it employs people with disabilities. Thus, sustainability is not only built into the hotel but also practiced daily.

The abandoned village of Houtouwan, a fishing village east of Shanghai on the island of Shengshan, was once home to over 2,000 fisherman and their families. Throughout the 1900s, families left the island for opportunities offered by mainland cities, and by 1994 Houtouwan was empty. Today, hundreds of tourists pass through daily, lured by tales of the town’s vine-draped buildings.

There are other working villages on this island. This one village is just turing into tourist attraction it seems. And wedding photos background. Satellite photo of the island here

Gailhoustet dedicated her entire career to developing better social housing in Paris’ suburbs, she designed numerous housing blocks, including her best-known works: the 10-storey Le Liégat complex in Ivry-sur-Seine and the terraced La Maladrerie apartment block in Aubervilliers.

The Villa Müller (Czech: Müllerova vila) is a Modernist villa in Prague, Czech Republic built in 1930. It was designed by Adolf Loos as a residence for František Müller, co-owner of the Kapsa-Müller construction company from Plzeň.

Known as an innovative landmark of early modernist architecture, the Villa Müller embodies Loos' ideas of economy and functionality. The spatial design, known as Raumplan, is evident in the multi-level parts of individual rooms, indicating their function and symbolic importance. Raumplan is exhibited in the interior as well as the exterior.

Built in 1774 as a two storey home with a romantic battlement parapet the attractive ivy clad Grade II listed Tregenna Castle has been extended with two large side wings.