Off Grid House takes remote sustainability to new heights
Nestled in the forests of Australia's Blue Mountains, Anderson Architecture's Off Grid House is an experimental...
Viewfinder House combines great views with energy efficiency
In an initial meeting with Faulkner Architects, the client requested every room be oriented towards the Sierra...
Arrowhead Bike Farm celebrates West Virginia biking community
When visiting Fayetteville, West Virginia, I didn't expect to deliberate over vegan menu options. I figured...
Rocky Mountains experience more severe and frequent wildfires
A new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences shows that high elevation forests...
Elegant alpine home celebrates natural timber inside and out
Exposed concrete, wood and glass define the recently completed House R, a stunning nature-focused home that puts...
A solar-ready holiday home disappears into a Czech forest
When Czech architecture firm NEW HOW Architects was asked to design a holiday home in the Ore Mountains, it decided...
Modern wood cabin embraces daylight and landscape views in Norway
On a steep hillside perched high above the Norwegian city of Molde, Oslo-based architecture firm Rever & Drage...
The Mountain tiny home comes with a skylit cedar shower
Designed and built by CoMak Tiny Homes in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, this tiny home on wheels packs a ton of cool...
Predators can easily spot mountain hares in Scotland thanks to climate change
A new study published in the Proceedings of the Royal Society B has revealed that mountain hares in Scotland are...
This Oaxacan oasis uses low-maintenance local materials
On a paradisal plot between the Pacific Ocean and the Oaxacan mountain range, Mexican architecture firm anonimous has...
Melting permafrost increases threat of tsunamis in Alaska
Scientists have warned that Alaska and other cold, mountainous places worldwide could experience tsunamis due to...
An indoor-outdoor home in Colombia is remodeled with local reclaimed wood
Located at the top of a mountain in Colombia’s Calandaíma River Valley, Casa Volcanes is a stunning home that...
Redwoods, condor sanctuary are damaged in California wildfires
The beloved giants of Big Basin Redwoods State Park have been facing massive wildfires in California. Fortunately,...
Geothermal-powered timber home glows by an Austrian lake
Locally procured materials and energy-efficient building systems make up the Wohnhaus am Eichenberg (Residence...
Sustainable teak home blends into the Costa Rican hills
San Jose-based Studio Saxe has completed Tres Amores, a contemporary family home that takes in spectacular ocean...
North Carolina denies permit for extension of Mountain Valley Pipeline
North Carolina has made a step toward clean energy by denying the permit needed for further construction on a pipeline....
Wood lattice walls ventilate this beautiful Costa Rica home
Perched in the mountains of Nosara, a surfing paradise on the Nicoya Peninsula of Costa Rica, Casa Guayacán boasts...
Latest spill increases worries about Canada’s Trans Mountain pipeline
A major spill last Saturday has renewed Canadians' worries about the Trans Mountain pipeline. Up to 50,000 gallons...
Mountain Refuge is a modular tiny home made from plywood
Inspired by the human need to connect with nature, history and origin, the Mountain Refuge in Milan, Italy is a...
Prefab eco-pods offer luxury lodging in any environment
Developed by Nomadic Resorts, these prefab suites provide the perfect opportunity for a luxury eco-vacation pretty...
Green-roofed villa blends into a Costa Rican jungle landscape
Hidden in the lush mountains of Costa Rica is Atelier Villa, a green-roofed residence that Czech architecture firm...
AKA Patagonia pays tribute to the Chilean landscape with low-impact construction
Architect Pablo Larroulet has created the AKA Patagonia Hotel in the port city of Puerto Natales, Chile, a gateway...
Tiny bivouac shelters mountaineers in Bosnia and Herzegovina
There are few things more satisfying than exploring the far-flung corners of the earth. However, both day hikers...
Elevated, green-roofed cabin minimizes impact on mountain in Norway
Designed by San Francisco- and Oslo-based firm Mork-Ulnes Architects, the Skigard Hytte Cabin in Norway features...
A Rocky Mountain forever home passively offsets heating costs
When Ed and Leigh approached Colorado-based architecture firm F9 Productions to design their custom Rocky Mountain...
Nature-inspired home uses passive design to stay cool in Taiwan
Just outside Kaohsiung’s city center, Taiwanese architecture firm Chain10 Architecture & Interior Design...
Washington moves to ban “detrimental” bottled water operations
Washington state, known for mountains, glaciers and rainforests, has an abundance of fresh water. To protect those...
Off-grid geodesic cabins by FUGU can handle harsh climates
From remote snow-covered mountains to idyllic beaches in far-flung corners of the earth, Parisian studio FUGU has...
Brazilian home uses solar energy for 100% self-sufficiency
Brazilian firm 24 7 Arquitetura has set a stunning modern home into a challenging mountainous landscape in Brazil’s...
Adventurous, sustainable cricket-based snacks
For Westerners, snacking on insects isn’t mainstream. But that may change, thanks to the rising trend of edible...
