Climate change-induced melting of mountain ice threatens global supply of freshwater
A study recently published in Nature found that glacier-based freshwater systems are highly threatened by climate...
Cedar Haven is a forest retreat made with reclaimed logs
Blending contemporary design with natural materials, Washington-based residential architecture firm Gelotte Hommas...
Sigurd Larsen unveils a stunning prefab home in the Austrian Alps
Prefab design offers an infinite number of benefits, but it is especially useful when constructing in extreme landscapes...
Architects reveal winning design for Western Sydney Airport
Zaha Hadid Architects and Sydney-based Cox Architecture have won the international design competition for the Western...
This mountain-biking getaway is an energy-efficient base for adventure in Tasmania
Australia’s new mountain bike trails in northeast Tasmania are now more accessible than ever thanks to Dales...
Prefab alpine shelter boasts phenomenal views and a small footprint
On the border between Italy and France, a new alpine shelter with breathtaking views has been gently placed atop...
Rammed-earth walls make up a beautiful retreat hidden in the Zhejiang mountains
Hidden in the misty mountains of Zhejiang, a new eco-sensitive resort made from local materials entices visitors...
Mountain in Sweden loses highest peak title as global warming shrinks it
Kebnekaise, the highest mountain peak in Sweden, has fallen victim to global heating. Scientists reported that...
Eco-sensitive community in northern India harvests rainwater
Near the Himalayas, a new eco-conscious residential development known as the Woodside has taken root in the mountains...
Reward offered to identify Mojave burro killer
A total of 42 wild burros from the Clark Mountain Herd Area in the Mojave Desert in California have been found...
$87M wildlife bridge in California will be a haven for mountain lions
Mountain lions in Southern California will have a safer place to roam by 2023 thanks to an $87 million bridge being...
A new eco-minded neighborhood in Utah ski resort emphasizes land stewardship
On a Utah ski mountain, a new neighborhood is bucking the trend of gaudy, environmentally insensitive construction...
Green-roofed luxury home blends historic Spanish influences with contemporary design
In between the Mediterranean Sea and the coastal mountain range in northern Spain, Tarragona-based architect Guillem...
Energy-efficient house embraces panoramic views of Puget Sound
Uninterrupted panoramic views of the Puget Sound, San Juan Islands and Olympic Mountain Range are ushered indoors...
Earliest human air pollution detected in glaciers
Researchers in Peru have discovered some of the earliest evidence of air pollution, and their report reveals new...
A gorgeous eco hotel to open in the Dolomites
In June, the Adler Hotel Group will debut ADLER Lodge Ritten, a new eco hotel in Italy’s Dolomites mountain range....
Sculptural Slab House creates “ecological corridors” in the Brazilian mountains
Belo Horizonte-based Tetro Arquitetura e Engenharia has completed the Inclined Slab House, a contemporary residence...
RRA unveils mountain-inspired ski resort that emphasizes nature and community
Oslo-based architectural firm Reiulf Ramstad Arkitekter (RRA) has won first place in Alpinco Gondoltoppen AS’...
A modern reusable pavilion is sustainably designed to pop-up almost anywhere
Combining art, architecture and technology, Los Angeles-based architectural firm Montalba Architects recently completed...
A modern farmstay suite minimizes site impact in Brazil
In the state of Paraná in the south of Brazil, architect Bruno Zaitter has created a contemporary and low-impact...
Geometric pine cabins house nature-minded workspaces in Vietnam
Nestled in a misty pine forest, the Ta Nung Homestay Executive Office offers employees an environmentally sensitive...
This development offers sustainable, affordable housing and tiny homes in Colorado
The small resort-town of Telluride in the Colorado Rocky Mountains is known for its world-class skiing, remote...
Nepalese volunteers clean 3 tons of trash from Mount Everest
Fourteen Nepalese volunteers collected three tons of garbage from Mount Everest in the first two weeks of their...
A mountain refuge in Spain is brought back to life with brickwork
In the mountains of the southeastern Spanish town of Jumilla sits “La Casa del Ángel,” a small shelter where...
The Glen House is a sustainable retreat in the mountains of New Hampshire
Hikers have long flocked to Mt. Washington in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Back in 1852, the original...
Microplastic rain: new study reveals microplastics are in the air
A new study published in Nature Communications reveals alarming amounts of microplastic particles in the air, even...
This passive house in the Czech Republic uses technology to recycle heat
A unique location and environmentally-friendly passive house design are what define this lovely home on the Czech...
Mount Everest’s melting glaciers expose the bodies of long-lost climbers
Close to 300 climbers and explorers have died trying to summit Mount Everest, and the bodies of those that remain...
Adobe brick combines with wood in a low-carbon villa in Chiang Mai
Architectural practice Chiangmai Life Architects has completed a striking villa that blends elements of traditional...
A series of geometric, sustainable treehouses is imagined for the Italian Dolomites
Milan-based design firm Peter Pichler Architecture has unveiled a conceptual design for a series of gorgeous geometrical...