The article is devoted to the study of the principles of nature-integrated architecture. The analysis of the principles of integration of architecture into nature is carried out on the example of foreign residential complexes. The main tendencies of creating an ecologically balanced and comfortable environment are revealed. As a result, the main criteria for the conceptual architectural solution of the project were selected in order to successfully integrate architecture into the natural zone of the Baikal region. © 2023 Author(s).