Solar-powered home puts an eco-friendly twist on the farmhouse vernacular
When architect Paul O’Reilly of the Australian architectural practice archterra was asked by his mother to design...
Lush greenery grows in and around this breezy Indian home
When LIJO.RENY.architects was tapped to design a modern house for the town of Tirur in the southern Indian state...
Architects used reclaimed materials to create this stunning home
Tijuana-based firm Guillot Arquitectos has unveiled the gorgeous PS House, a private residence that was built...
An 1820s Catskills manor gets a marvelous modern makeover
Just two hours outside New York City sits a stunning vacation rental that blends old-world charm with contemporary...
Breezy Verandah House embraces indoor-outdoor living in India
A curvilinear form, large glazed windows, and a natural material palette tie this spacious contemporary home into...
Recycled materials make up this quirky solar-powered hotel in West Africa
This beautiful sun-soaked retreat on Cape Verde’s island of Sao Vicente prides itself on sustainability. Ramos...
Melbourne architects renovate an 1880s Victorian home for the 21st century
The architects used white brick for the exterior of the house, as well as elements of the interior, including the...
Affordable DublDom prefab home pops up in just one week
Completed for a budget of $42,500, this particular DublDom 2.65 model offers 65 square meters of space with enough...
Eco-friendly Avalon House is a green-roofed beach getaway that takes only 6 weeks to build
The 106-square-meter Avalon House may be diminutive in size, but is big on design, which builds on the illusion...
A layer of vegetation wraps around this tower in Abu Dhabi
Extended green verandas stagger in a helical pattern along the exterior of this residential tower designed by...
New protective timber slats shield the renovated Escu House from Sydney’s sun
The architects extended the front living space to incorporate the existing veranda and introduced a vertical slatted...
Super-local energy-efficient Caretaker’s House is built from locally grown and felled timber
The 120-square-meter Caretaker’s House is constructed from a variety of unseasoned timber, including larch, cedar,...
Rickety old Russian cottage reinvigorated as a cozy country home
The renovation required the introduction of new foundations for the addition. A light wooden frame was added on...
Mid-century bungalow in Sydney is wrapped in a stunning slatted wood screen
Called the "Escu" House - escu being Old French for shield - the space is now bright, open and looks modern and...
Split-personality house in Catalonia responds to weather and seasonal changes
The house is located on the outskirts of a rural town at the foot of the Serra la Mussara mountains in eastern...
Singapore’s Trevose House is a multi-generational home covered in lush greenery
The residence is located on a corner lot in a lushly planted residential neighborhood in Singapore. It's surrounded...
Marvelous modular retreat goes off-grid in untamed Tasmania
Located southeast of Hobart on a 19-acre north-facing site, the Premaydena House is protected from the strong winds...
Pre-war Queensland bungalow gets a modern makeover and a cottage-like extension
The clients needed a big enough space for them and their kids, but also insisted on preserving the spirit of the...
LEED Platinum Leon Springs Home Features a 17,000 Gallon Rainwater Catchment System
The light-filled home is lined with floor to ceiling windows, bringing the Texas landscape into each of the living...
WOHA’s Met Tower Keeps its Cool in Bangkok’s Tropical Climate With Natural Ventilation
The Met was designed following the logic of low-rise tropical housing, with a layout that allows cross-ventilation...
Solar-Powered Brazilian Ekó House is a Modular Smart Home with a Composting Toilet
Constructed out of pre-stressed wood panels, the Ekó House from Brazil has a modular veranda system that not only...
Exquisite Alila Villas Uluwatu is the Ultimate Eco-Resort in Bali
Ok, just remember we warned you...... the design by WOHA is a vision of ecologically sound placement, form and...
Team China’s Y Container Solar Decathlon House Upcycles Shipping Containers
The Y Container allows residents to live just about anywhere freely, with self sufficient off-grid energy sources...
Paperbark Camp: Luxurious Eco Tents Nestled in the Australian Bush
Guests at Paperbark can choose between original safari tents, which have verandahs and indoor/outdoor private ensuites...
Award Winning Tasmanian Addition Harvests Rainwater and Sunlight
The project involved a complete reorganization of an existing dwelling and the addition of a new living room, veranda,...
Modern Renovation of an 1850’s Australian Farm House
The original house, with its meter-thick walls, wrap-around veranda, and minimal windows stood up well to harsh...