Including Nature In Design

Including nature in architectural design always helps uplift the spirit of design. Inviting outdoors and framing views for the indoors increases depth of view and adds interest, color and texture in the design. I found these images online and think that these are pretty interesting. I do believe that maintaining a water feature e.g. a fountain or a pond, is both expensive and difficult, but pays off in terms of serene views and calming the nerves. :)