Marinetek Unveils Finland’s First Floating Village!
The architectural style of the village was inspired by traditional northern boat sheds, which are made of wood and feature black pitched roofs. Currently two floating homes are finished, and once
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Andrew Maynard Unveils Gorgeous ‘HOUSE House’ Renovation in Melbourne
Andrew Maynard's HOUSE House is owned by a single extended family and it consists of two homes set right next to each other. Originally, an extension jutted out into the back yards and all but eliminated
Skate Guitar: One-of-a-Kind Handmade Electric Guitars Made from Retired Skateboards
Combining their respective expertise in things that rock and things that roll, Argentine luthier Ezequiel Galasso and professional skateboarder Gianfranco de Gennaro Gilmour hatched an idea to breathe new
La Valentina Station Affordable Housing Transforms a Neglected Site in Sacramento
For more than two decades the brownfield lot sat empty and was known for a high crime rate. The light rail line stops directly in front of the site and the new affordable housing development changes the
Inversion: Steven Holl Unveils LED-lit Sculptures Carved from 21 Million-Year-Old Stone for Milan Design Week
Steven Holl Architects has an incredible installation planned for Milan’s Interni Hybrid Architecture Exhibition. Called INVERSION, the installation consists of six void-cut limestone sculptures made
Cantilevered Green Shield Protects McDonalds’ Customers from Adjacent Fuel Station
The monolithic three story fast food joint and fuel station seem oddly out of place in what appears to be a rather run down area of the city, even if it is emerging as a new urban center. Stranger still
Gorgeous Solar-Powered Blue Empire Cottage Filters Equatorial Light in Kenya
We traveled to the house by boat and were surprised to find it concealed from the shoreline, hidden as it is by a large acacia tree left intact by the designer. This complete adoration of nature is
Rumor Has it Fisker Automotive May File for Bankruptcy
Several news organizations are reporting that the U.S. government-backed electric vehicle company Fisker Automotive is seeking counsel from a law firm that specializes in bankruptcy proceedings. The
Nomadic Resorts’ Tiny Prefab Pod Homes Can Pop Up Anywhere
Nomadic Resorts’ mobile Looper pod is made from a lightweight tensile fabric stretched over a sustainably sourced wooden frame. The structure's shape was inspired by the form of caterpillars - it's made
Piñata-Inspired Miraflores-Barranco Pedestrian Bridge to Be Built From Reclaimed Timber in Peru
Madrid-based OOIIO Architecture has designed a new pedestrian bridge, set to be a landmark for the city of Lima. The bridge will span a busy roadway and connect the two thriving districts of Miraflores
Caltech’s Historic Linde + Robinson Lab Renovated into a LEED Platinum Eco Center
Caltech's Robinson Laboratory was originally built in 1932 and features a Spanish mission-style design similar to many of the buildings on the campus. Keeping true to the original nature of the building,
Benjamin Hubert Turns Heads with His Stunning Cork ‘Float Light’ Fixtures
Since launching his studio in 2009, London-based designer Benjamin Hubert has achieved widespread recognition and critical acclaim for his innovative use of materials and industrial design. Hubert
Sampling Brings “Farming” into the City With Their Multi-Purpose Crocheted Furniture
Ever feel the need to escape the madness and get out of the city? If you can't hightail it out of town, “Farming” by the Latvia-based firm Sampling offers another way to find respite. This collection
Wordsmith Charles Finn Builds Peaceful Microhomes from Reclaimed Materials
Finn's first foray into micro home construction was called the Potomac Cabin and featured a five foot loft, from which his cat 42 stared out into the landscape. He built a second just like it, which sold
Solar-Powered Floating Bar Hops Around Kenya’s Beautiful Green Islands
Fully licensed by all of the relevant authorities, the floating bar has a remarkable capacity of roughly 250 people. This is made possible by the drums, which are virtually impossible to sink. All of the
Study Warns That Lake Erie May Experience More Massive Algae Blooms in the Future
Everyone could sigh a breath of relief if the 2011 toxic algae bloom that engulfed 2,000 square miles of Lake Erie had been an isolated event, but sadly that is not the case. Researchers from the
San Francisco’s New Transbay Transit Center Sheds Glass Skin to Save $10 Million
We're still about 4 years away from the completion of the Transbay Transit Center, a 1.5 million-square-foot facility that will serve as the terminus for this high speed rail line in California. Stretched
Back to the Future-Style DeLorean Taxi Cabs to Hit NYC Streets Next Month
If you've always dreamed of getting around like Marty McFly, you'll definitely want to head to the Big Apple next month. The city just approved the roll-out of a new fleet of super-futuristic DeLorean
Climate Change is Greening the Arctic and That’s Not a Good Thing
Image via Shutterstock Normally news about greening spaces has a positive connotation, but when it comes to the Arctic, a greener landscape is not a good thing. Researchers published new projection
INTERVIEW: Home Improvement Legend Bob Vila Talks to Us About Green Building
Bob Vila’s name has been synonymous with home improvement since he helped launch This Old House in 1979. After nearly thirty years of producing and hosting television shows about the world of home
DIY: How to Make a Hydrating Avocado Hair Mask to Revitalize Your Hair
If winter's left your hair looking like a pile of straw, revitalize it with this easy-to-make DIY hair mask. Whipped up by LUSH Cosmetics product inventor Helen Ambrosen, this rich mask uses just a few
Solar Impulse Airplane to Launch First Sun-Powered Flight Across America!
The Solar Impulse is the world's first airplane to fly both day and night without fuel. There's a lot of engineering behind this incredible feat - the plane's wingspan is the size of an Airbus A340 (208
7 Creative, Non-Toxic Ways to Decorate Your Own Easter Eggs
Easter is coming up fast, and as you prepare for the arrival of basket-carrying bunnies, it's time to decorate those festive eggs! Whether you're preparing an Easter egg hunt for the kids in your life, or
Unlock an Interior Design Career with The Sheffield School’s Convenient Home Study Programs
Image from Shutterstock As an Inhabitat editor, I’m asked all kinds of questions about green architecture and sustainable interior design, but the one I probably hear the most is, “How’d
Subaru 2014 XV Crosstrek Hybrid Unveiled at the 2013 New York Auto Show
The 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid marries a 2.0-liter Subaru BOXER engine with a 13.4-hp electric motor, and will have the ability to drive in EV mode only up to 25 mph. After 25 mph, the gasoline
21-Piece Swing Set “Orchestra” Emits Music and Light as Passersby Play!
21 Balançoires (21 Swings) from Daily Tous Les Jours on Vimeo. Local collective Daily Tous Les Jours created this unique interactive space for people to exercise and meet others - and they're rewarded
Facebook Gets Approval for Green-Roofed Frank Gehry-Designed Menlo Park Campus
Facebook's green-roofed, Frank Gehry-designed campus was just given the green light by the city of Menlo Park. Submitted for approval last fall, the campus will connect with the company's current
Construction Set to Begin on North America’s Tallest Wooden Structure
Michael Green Architects just announced plans to break ground on the tallest building made of wood in North America. The Wood Innovation and Design Center in Prince George, British Columbia is a
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