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...
Kengo Kuma suspends a cocoon-like timber dwelling for minimal site impact
Prolific Japanese architecture firm Kengo Kuma and Associates recently worked its magic in the tiny Swiss village...
China closes Mount Everest base camp after overwhelming trash problem reports
China is taking steps to clean up Mount Everest amid growing concerns about trash accumulation. The base camp at...
Topas ecolodge aims to be a model of sustainability
From conception, the goal of the Topas Ecolodge in Vietnam has been to encapsulate sustainable practices at every...
Sculptural wood cabin is an alpine retreat with magnificent views
Perched high on weather-beaten mountain is the Hooded Cabin, a sculptural wood cabin with a rugged exterior and...
Global warming will melt over 1/3 of the Himalayan ice cap by 2100
Asia’s Himalayan mountain range is about to undergo some major changes. New research predicts that global warming...
Eastern Puma officially extinct, allows for mountain lion reintroduction
The eastern puma, which used to range from Quebec and Manitoba to South Carolina and Illinois, is now officially extinct,...
This Norwegian alpine cabin fits together like a 3D timber puzzle
A new treat awaits hikers in Hammerfest, Norway — perched high on a mountain is a contemporary hiking cabin engineered...
Green-roofed Hanging Villa is embedded into a lush jungle landscape
Architect Tonny Wirawan Suriajaja of Jakarta-based design firm TWS & Partners has created a spacious family...
Green-roofed home cantilevers over a remote mountainside in Argentina
Córdoba-based firm Alarcia Ferrer Arquitectos has just unveiled a stunning, green-roofed vacation home in Argentina's...
Precycle, a zero-waste grocery store, opens in Brooklyn
For many of us, a trip to the grocery store results in a ton of waste, thanks to the mountain of plastic bags and...
Off-grid tiny home with beautiful undulating roof was almost entirely built with reclaimed materials
Founded by builder Greg Parham, the team at Rocky Mountain Tiny Houses is already well-known for their tiny home...
8 cabins that are perfect for a dreamy winter getaway
Are you ready for a winter getaway to a cabin in the woods? From cozy, off-grid abodes to modern, majestic dwellings...
A historic hotel is sustainably revamped into a charming “alpine village” getaway
Bolzano and Berlin-based design practice NOA (network of architecture) recently renovated and expanded the Zallinger...
MAD Architects’ curvaceous Himalayas Center nears completion in Nanjing
Beijing-based architecture firm, MAD Architects, is nearing completion on yet another of their massive mountain-inspired...