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This villa in India is made up of cascading “floating” terraces

Currently under construction in Hyderabad, India and designed by Studio Symbiosis, the Floating Terraces Villa...

two images: to the left, an open door leads to a sitting area inside a home with walls made of wood and glass. to the right, two people on ladders painting a wall blue.

Community First! provides affordable, permanent micro-housing

Community First! Village in Austin, a 51-acre sustainable development, provides affordable housing to...

rendering of lush lawn outside large Victorian villa made of stone

FaulknerBrowns Architects proposes to reinvigorate a Victorian villa

International architectural practice FaulknerBrowns Architects has submitted a proposal to England’s Newcastle...

a C-shaped structure with a facade of vertical timber slats rests atop a solid lower story with a white facade. bright LED lights illuminate the home. a swing hangs from the second floor overhang.

Geothermal-powered timber home glows by an Austrian lake

Locally procured materials and energy-efficient building systems make up the Wohnhaus am Eichenberg (Residence...

castle-shaped building lit up at dusk

Educational center in Russia has a wind turbine and rooftop solar panels

Located in the Russian village of Khryug in southern Dagestan, the Luminary Inspiration Center is a welcomed educational...

long wood dining table under thatched roof

Villa CasaBlanca is an earthen home made from clay found onsite

The Villa CasaBlanca in Bali puts a new spin on the ancient tradition of cob building — a construction technique...

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Conceptual eco-village empowers women in Beirut

In a bid to advance gender equity in Lebanon, Beirut-based Anastasia Elrouss Architects has proposed the Vertical...

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Beachfront villa is split into two units for brothers to share

The Jesolo Lido Beach Villa is a beachfront, dual-unit building that exudes luxury yet incorporates energy efficiency...

a streetview of a house lit up at night and partially obscured by palm trees. to the left is a square archway leading into the home. to the right, a multi-level home made of various materials and featuring several windows.

Villa in Vietnam prioritizes natural light and green space

Step into K-Villa+, located in Cần Thơ, Vietnam. Finished in 2020, this villa maximizes open spaces for natural...

a white home with an angular roof lit up from the inside. in front of the home is a pool with three bed-like seating areas

Luxury prefab Costa Rican home features dramatic wing-like roof

In a remote jungle on the hilltops of Costa Rica's Santa Teresa province, San José-based architecture firm Studio...

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Scientists discover “pristine” fresh air in a unique location

It is difficult to think of a place on Earth where the air has yet to be contaminated by human activity. From metropolises...

two images. to the left, a view of a person walking on the upper level of the villa. to the right, an image of the villa's spiral staircase.

This dreamy eco villa runs on solar and wind energy

Located inside the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve in the municipality of Tulum in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo,...

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An abandoned Chinese village is reborn as an interactive art destination

With 1 billion people estimated to be living in Chinese cities in 2050, China is seeing hundreds of thousands of...

charred timber building with green roof

Green-roofed villa blends into a Costa Rican jungle landscape

Hidden in the lush mountains of Costa Rica is Atelier Villa, a green-roofed residence that Czech architecture firm...

a wood and concrete home with a rainwater collection system surrounded by trees

Off-grid bamboo bungalow embraces nature in Thailand

When Mr. Phol asked Bangkok-based architecture studio TOUCH to design for him a private home in Thailand's north-central...

floating home on water

Peaceful floating villa in Australia runs on solar energy

Australian architect Chuck Anderson has created a beautiful, solar-powered floating villa that has us dreaming...

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ReGen Villages plans smart, circular communities in Sweden

Silicon Valley-based ReGen Villages has teamed up with Swedish architecture firm White Arkitekter to develop...

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Luxury resort in Bali pays homage to traditional village design

Already well-known for creating large-scale public works like eco-parks and museums, Dutch architectural practice...

elongated brick home with front patio

Green-roofed brick home ‘disappears’ into the landscape

Antwerp-based studio Studio Okami Architects has unveiled a design that masterfully blends a home into its surrounding...

concrete home tucked into greenery

Energy-efficient Indian home features beautiful greenery

Mumbai based architecture and design firm, unTAG has just unveiled a stunning home built for a retired...

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A rich vegetable garden grows atop a unique home in Vietnam

In Vietnam’s coastal region of Quang Ngai, a one-of-a-kind home with a roof topped with fresh vegetables has...

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A homey, floating cabin makes for the ultimate romantic getaway in South Australia

Nothing says romance like whisking your loved one off for a remote getaway in South Australia. Located on the mighty...

low-lying villa surrounded by palm trees

Reclaimed materials star in this surf villa with ocean views in Bali

The blissful charms of the Uluwatu Surf Villas have been elevated with a recent expansion that includes new villas...

light wood buildings with misaligned square windows

Four alpine apartments rise from a green-roofed complex in the Czech Republic

Czech architecture firm ov-a recently replaced a former 1980s department store in the mountain town of Pec pod...

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Self-sustainable children’s center in Tanzania harvests water like a baobab tree

In northern Tanzania, a Swedish team of architects, engineers and a non-profit collaborated with local workers...

rural eco friendly village built with raw materials surrounded by greenery

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...

floating villa with pitched roof and outdoor deck

Sail your cares away in this incredible floating villa near Sydney

Nothing says romance like floating down a calm waterway while taking in the sound of bird calls from the shores....

home with weathered steel exterior and wood walkway over a natural pool

This Eco Villa in Utrecht produces all of its own energy through solar power

Dutch architectural practice Studio Public has carved out a slice of eco-friendly bliss in Houten, a nearly car-free...

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MVRDV designs a Dutch office building covered in potted plants

MVRDV has unveiled designs for the Green Villa, a striking mixed-use building draped in greenery for the Dutch...

timber cabins atop of snowy mountain

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...

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