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Richard Neutra’s Mid-Century Hailey Residence is an Exercise in Compact Space Design
Richard Neutra was originally from Austria, but he practiced for much of his life in Southern California and even worked for Frank Lloyd Wright for a short time. He was known for his modernist works and
Hayden Place is a Sustainable Office for the Cuningham Group in Culver City
The Cuningham Group and REThink Development partnered on this project to create ultra green office space in Culver City. They bought a warehouse that was once part of the MGM studio back lot and worked in
Adobe’s New LEED Gold-Designed Campus Connects with the Outdoors in Utah
Located about half an hour south of Salt Lake City in Lehi, UT is Adobe's new campus. Situated right next to I-15 and public transit, the center is centrally located between major population centers and a
Solar-Powered Forever House: Dowdy Red Bricks Given New Life as a Slick Fresco Facade
Sustainability and flexibility were two of the most important aspects of the design brief, which is why so much effort went into reusing existing materials, including several types of brick and timber
Off-Grid Stamp House is a Cyclone-Proof Home in North Queensland, Australia
The client asked Charles Wright Architects to design an off-grid home on the edge of the FNQ beachfront rainforest. The goal of the home was to make the most of its natural surroundings and ensure the
BIG & Small House Maximizes Space with Volume and Daylighting in Los Angeles
The BIG & Small House is set on a 2,500 sq ft lot, and the home has a building footprint of 900 sq ft with a total of 1,200 sq ft inside. This includes a one-car garage, an open floor plan
NBBJ Unveils Samsung’s New Garden-Filled San Jose Campus That Could Rival Them All
Samsung's new campus will expand the company's existing US reach and set it on a more level playing field with the other tech companies with headquarters in Silicon Valley. The San Jose campus will
Vo Trong Nghia Architects to Build Vertical Forest Office Building in Vietnam
The Trees Building will be a branch office of ABBANK, and it promises to be one of the most striking new buildings in Danang. Because of the terraced system, Vo Trong Nghia will be able to fit at least
New Study Shows Global Coral Bleaching Could Occur by 2056
JonMilnes / Shutterstock Coral bleaching occurs when sea temperatures rise and kill algae that are the source of color and food for most corals around the globe - and a new study shows that there could
Wildspitzbahn Ski Lodge Harmonizes with Austria’s Alpine Landscape
Perched on the side of an alpine peak, the Wildspitzbahn welcomes visitors to enjoy a panoramic view of the Austrian alps after a tiring day of winter sports. The restaurant, ski lift and visitor center
Rosenbaum Creates a Sprawling Vertical Garden from Hundreds of Recycled Soda Bottles
For Home Sweet Home, Rosenbaum transformed over fifty Brazilian homes with colorful makeovers that were easy on the wallet. Their beautiful homemade vertical garden infuses a home's walkway with greenery,
6 Tips and Tricks to Make a Small Apartment Look Larger
There's definitely a lot to be said for living in a smaller space - hey, Leonardo da Vinci was a fan - but many a tiny apartment dweller has struggled with feeling cramped or confined. If you've been
Work and Pleasure Go Together at Nidolab’s Tiny Home Office in Argentina
The first thing to notice about the Home Office on display in Buenos Aires is the curious mossy carpet at the onset of the floating timber platform that accommodates a large conference table. In addition
Starbucks Opens Drive-Thru Made from Recycled Shipping Containers in Northglenn, CO
The new Northglenn location is part of a pilot program launched by Starbucks to open a series of environmentally-friendly coffee shops around the world that push the design envelope. The green coffee
The Newsroom Actress Olivia Munn Unveils Despicable Video of Chinese Fur Farm
We sincerely doubt that any of our earth-conscious readers would wear fur, but we urge you to take a look at this despicable video footage of a fur farm in China so you can convince anyone who thinks fur
134-year-old British Sea Fort Given New Life as a Luxury Island Resort
The old fort doesn't look like much from afar as much of the original crude infrastructure has remained intact. Don't worry, it's stalwart and safe, but the owners added a few classy finishings to lure
The MOVEO is a Lightweight Electric Scooter that Folds Up For Easy Storage
Electric scooters are great for urban travel, but what happens if you have very limited storage space? The folks at Antro, a Hungarian nonprofit devoted to developing green transportation methods,
Arcgency’s Green-Roofed WFH House is Made From Three Recycled Shipping Containers
Arcgency's WFH House uses three recycled shipping containers as structural supports. The containers are lined with insulation, which is covered with bamboo, effectively concealing the rough-hewn
Tonic Design’s Energy-Efficient Smart-Stell House Opens Up to the Outdoors in North Carolina
Smart-Stell House is a one-story horizontal house that likes to keep its privacy from the outside world featuring a band of clerestory windows on the top. Envisioned as a “home and vacation home” at
The Congo Street Initiative Revived a Downtrodden Dallas Neighborhood With Renovated Green Homes
Before work began, Congo Street was a collection of small houses in a state of disrepair. Many residents had lived there for years in houses that had been handed down from parents or grandparents, but the
Santiago Calatrava’s Liège-Guillemins Station is a Daylit Cathedral For High-Speed Trains: PHOTOS
Santiago Calatrava's grandiose Liège train station contrasts with the city’s medieval architecture and small scale. The Liège-Guillemins Train Station is a modern icon that provides locals and
Het Arresthuis: Historic Jail Transformed into a Luxurious Modern Hotel in the Netherlands
Guests of Het Arresthuis shouldn’t expect to be confined in close quarters like a prisoner during their stay. The 150 holding cells that once held some of the Netherlands’ finest criminals have been
Houston Row Houses Are an Exercise in Daylighting & Simple, Sustainable Design
Located in the trending Houston Heights downtown neighborhood, Row on 25th is a collection of five rentable homes. Soon there will be 4 more homes for a total of 9, all inspired by the symmetrical
Green-Roofed Casa Cabeço Rises From the Hills Like a Giant Pumpkin Patch in Portugal
Whilst a north-facing plot should have provided ideal lighting conditions, MSB Arquitectos opened the home to the south as well to ensure that plenty of natural light would penetrate all areas of the
INHABITAT INTERVIEW: Water Architect Koen Olthuis on Floating Buildings & Hydro-Cities
Architect Koen Olthuis of Waterstudio.nl has been fascinating the Inhabitat editors for years with his innovative floating buildings and aqua-tecture. Far from being confined by convention -- or by the
Enormous Beehive Made of Recycled Plastic Bags Dangles at Rome’s Museum of Contemporary Art
In the 16th century, Italy produced Michelangelo and the Sistine Chapel, but now many of the world's art museums are filled with trash. Not any old trash, mind you. Pascale Marthine Tayou's latest
Pasona HQ is an Urban Farm That Grows Food For Its Employees in Tokyo
Located in downtown Tokyo, Pasona HQ is a nine-story building for the Japanese recruitment company. Rather than build a brand-new building, the company took over a 50-year-old structure and renovated it
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