
A magnificent home that opens to the air and sun
In the Czech Republic, on the edge of the Krivoklat woods, a residential area known for weekend cottages has a...

The first recyclable restaurant in Sweden has kelp chairs
Enjoy Bazaar is a new Japanese restaurant in Stockholm that was recently opened by two Michelin-star chefs, Daniel...

This popular amphitheater is made with recycled materials
The Al Dana Amphitheater is an open-air performance space built in the Sakhir Desert, Bahrain, that hosts live...

Modern apartment opens to lush vegetation and natural space
In Mexico City, architects Ana Nuno de Buen and Luis Young created Casa Cascada to perch atop an existing 1950s...

Czech Republic villa allows owner to live in the open air
It’s a residential home located close to town, yet it expresses a oneness with nature through unique architectural...

A modern desert retreat for the eco-conscious cowboy
It’s the kind of thing movies are made of, but Hollywood isn’t the only one to get inspiration from this region...

The new Africa Institute in UAE will highlight open air design
Dedicated to the advanced study, research and documentation of Africa and the African diaspora in the Arab world,...

Green-roofed Casa 23’s porous facade opens and closes to save energy
On the outskirts of the town Villeta in Colombia, Bogotá-based architecture firm Arquitectura en Estudio (aRE)...

AirBird alerts users to open windows when CO2 is too high
Air pollution is a widely reported contributor to poor health conditions worldwide. While outdoor air quality is...

Wood dome amphitheater produces artificial rain shower in the Belgian forest
Matthijs la Roi Architects has created a wooden dome amphitheater within the forested park of Sint-Arnolduspark...

From golf to gardens: Houston’s new botanical garden opens
It's a loss for golfers but a big win for plant lovers. After decades in the planning stage, the Houston...

Nearly 20 living trees support this lush garden arbor in Japan
After nearly 20 years, Tokyo-based architecture firm APL design workshop recently returned to the Maezawa Garden...

Open-air Destination Crenshaw museum celebrates the heart of black Los Angeles
At the close of Black History Month, over 2,000 community members, business owners and artists gathered for the...

Clean your plants and reap the reward of clean air
Although cleaning house plants probably ranks somewhere between wiping down the blades on the ceiling fan and cleaning...

Designers made this pavilion out of upcycled paper waste
Originally created for the Copenhagen Art Fair to showcase a new sustainable method of design, the Paper Pavilion...

Stunning boho-style tiny house comes with open-air bar
Byron Bay-based tiny home builders, Little Byron, have unveiled a gorgeous tiny home design that not only has an...

Spectacular rammed-earth dome home is tucked deep into a Costa Rican jungle
Costa Rica has long been renowned for its commitment to protecting its natural environment, but one home nestled...

This solar-powered home in Brazil blends into its environment with a massive green roof and an open-air ground floor
When it comes to modern homes, most architects focus on creating a soothing harmony between the indoors and outdoors,...

A chic, nature-filled office building in Tokyo boldly brings the outdoors in
In Tokyo, a new office tower stands out from the concrete jungle with its embrace of nature. Designed by prolific...

A welcoming healthcare center in New Delhi follows passive design principles
New Delhi-based architecture and interior design firm VYOM has completed the Dental Care Centre, a recently opened...

MVRDV-designed market in Taiwan will grow food on a massive green roof
Hot on the heels of its bold “Times Square” proposal for Taiwan’s capital, MVRDV has broken ground on another...

Triangular treetop cabins offer an unforgettable stay in the Norwegian woods
Elevated on angled steel legs and clad in sleek black metal, the PAN Treetop Cabins tucked away in a forest two...

COBE’s Red Cross Volunteer House is an “urban living room” in Copenhagen
Copenhagen-based architecture firm COBE has unveiled images of the Red Cross Volunteer House, a new building in...

This breezy, green-roofed home in Singapore embraces nature from all angles
Whereas many modern buildings in Singapore rebel against the country’s tropical climate with air-conditioned,...

Abandoned house gets a gorgeous, energy-efficient refresh
Few homes undergo the trials and tribulations of Boston Villa - and fewer still receive a gorgeous renovation that...

Prefab open-air theater pops up with speed in a London park
Completed in just seven months, the Regent’s Park Open Air Theater in central London is yet another example of...

This stunning underwater art museum is now open in the Maldives
British environmental artist Jason deCaires Taylor recently completed his latest work, and it's his most stunning...

An old school bus is upcycled into an open-air theater in India
When Doaba Public School in Punjab, India decided to retire a 20-year-old school bus, it was reluctant to part...

Recyclable House is an eco-getaway that celebrates the circular economy
A recently completed environmentally friendly retreat has opened for bookings on AirBnB in the picturesque countryside...

Sculptural open-air pavilion blends into a rocky Norwegian landscape
When Oslo-based design studio MORFEUS arkitekter first laid eyes on Bukkekjerka, a rock formation framed by the...