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...
These sustainable headphones are making a debut just in time for Earth Day
The Exodus headphones are The House of Marley’s first release in its new 2019 line of eco-friendly audio products,...
A guide to the best eco-friendly holiday gifts for foodies
Food is an important aspect of our daily lives, but many of the treats we love are wrapped in single-use plastics...
Vessel Works is changing the to-go beverage game with its reusable mug
A new company called Vessel Works is attempting to change the game in the beverage industry. The idea is to get...
Hurricane-resistant home uses resilient boat-building techniques to weather the storm
In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, American firm Specht Architects designed the Beach Haven House, a contemporary...
Otherworldly tree sculpture mimics plant growth with glowing veins
Architecture and design practice Orproject has created a striking sculpture in Düsseldorf, Germany that combines...
The world’s first 3D-printed steel bridge looks like it came from another planet
Dutch technology company MX3D just officially unveiled the world's first 3D-printed stainless steel bridge. It...
Cable railing – expand the view in your favorite spaces
When you picture your dream home, what comes to mind? Lots of open, connected spaces, tons of natural light, a...
Crazy new building in China looks like a giant crab!
China may have decided to steer away from “weird architecture”, but bizarre new buildings continue to pop up...
Frank Gehry’s twisting, mountainous skyscraper takes shape at LUMA Arles
New photos of Frank Gehry's tower at LUMA Arles show a mountainous, twisting structure taking shape on the 16-acre...
Brooks + Scarpa completes forest-like kinetic sculpture ringed with rain gardens
Public art should do more than decorate. Brooks + Scarpa targeted a triple bottom line with their design of the...
Researchers successfully made a battery out of trash
If there’s one thing that abounds on planet Earth, it is man-made trash. Fortunately, researchers have developed...
Mirrored shipping container building reflects its natural surroundings in Taipei
We use mirrors to reflect on ourselves - but this mirrored building in Taipei asks us to reflect on how we interact...
UrbanRivers is restoring Chicago’s rivers with floating gardens of native plants
Chicago-based NPO UrbanRivers is hoping to install 600 feet of floating gardens in the Chicago River in order...
Amazing transparent bridge seems to disappear into thin air in China’s “Avatar” mountains
Thrill seekers and visitors to China’s Zhangjiajie in Hunan province will soon have yet another jawdropping bridge...
Glowing LED “cloud” hovers over a social housing estate in Copenhagen
The main element of this site-specific installation is a distorted sphere made from polycarbonatesheets sewn together...
Elegant ACERA ceramic travel mugs elevates the everyday into artistry
Stainless steel is a popular choice for reusable travel mugs, but ceramic also has its charms. Taiwan ceramic brand...
New California science center regulates solar gain with an arc of perforated screens
The energy-efficient building includes various sustainable features, including a stormwater retention system, a...
Towable Riverside tiny house packs every conventional amenity into 246 square feet
The small building includes a living room, dining space, sleeping and storage areas, a small porch, and an external...
Compact WaterCube uses solar power to make clean drinking water
WaterCube by SunGlacier - Ap Verheggen from sunglacier on Vimeo. Verheggen tells Inhabitat that the biggest...
Bamboo building made from hundreds of pinwheels demonstrates the power of human energy
Constructed out of bamboo, stainless steel rods, timber, and polished aluminum, the self-supporting structure measures...
MVRDV transforms a Hong Kong factory into a glass office with “ultimate transparency”
Commissioned by project developer GAW Capital, the office transformation also includes retail and restaurants on...
ZAC Chandon République housing development emphasizes the contrast between dark and light
The project comprises a cluster of simple volumes made more interesting by breaking them up visually through the...
The Leopard Tree is the world’s first high-quality outdoor gym
Upon spotting the Leopard Tree at Salone Del Mobile in Milan, we were immediately struck by the high quality materials...
Korea’s platform_monsant cafe reflects its stunning volcanic surroundings
‘platform_monsant’ is located in a quiet residential area called Aeweol, on the border of a nature reserve...
Bold campus expansion in Japan features two wildly juxtaposed new structures
The dome shape of the Silver Mountain building features a powerful outline and represents a remarkable landmark...
Japanese sculpture memorializes 18,000 people dead or missing after the 2011 earthquake
The laminated stones stacked to create the curving walls represent the victims and are topped with a mirrored stainless...
Artist transforms a fallen tree branch into a unique and beautiful bookshelf
“The branch was taken to the workshop and twisted, turned, and readapted so it could hug a flat wall and live...
Green Parisian school combines sophistication of stainless steel with the warmth of wood
The nursery, elementary school andgymnasiumoccupy an area located between the residential neighborhood of Ville-du-Bois...
A new jail in San Diego County brings a taste of college life to its inmates
The old stainless steel furniture has been replaced by chairs of lime-green molded plastic, brightly coloured fabric-covered...
