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Nicole Jewell

Currently living in Madrid, Nicole works as a freelance design writer, copy writer and occasional Spanish translator. After more than a decade living in the Iberian capital, her favorite thing to do is hop in the car and explore as many remote pueblos as possible. She currently works as a freelance writer for Inhabitat.com, one of the Internet’s premier resources on sustainable design innovation and eco-architecture. She also brags constantly about her recent stint editing and writing content for National Geographic's streaming service, Nat Geo+. You can reach her at Nicole Jewell.com.
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Off-grid cabins in Brazil offer remote eco getaway

While some people may find social distancing a bit inconvenient, others may have found a new way to live — and...

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Tiny minimalist cabin in the Pyrenees uses natural materials

Although known as one of the most idyllic areas in Spain, the Catalan Pyrenees are also known for their rugged...

square home covered in green rooftop

Modernist, off-grid home in Los Angeles features a huge green roof

New York-based Marc Thorpe Design has brought its savvy architectural talents to the City of Angels in the form...

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'Hovering' gardens passively cool this energy-efficient home

Indian design firm Niraj Doshi Design Consultancy has unveiled a stunning home in Pune, India that proves that...

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Tiny bivouac shelters mountaineers in Bosnia and Herzegovina

There are few things more satisfying than exploring the far-flung corners of the earth. However, both day hikers...

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Architects squeeze 2 energy-efficient homes into a narrow infill lot in Toronto

Toronto-based firm baulkultur/ca has unveiled a pair of beautiful homes built into a very narrow infill lot in...

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Whimsical, off-grid earthship is made out of reclaimed tires and bottles

It's not everyday that you get to stay in an earthship, but if you're able to travel to Ironbank, South Australia...

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1973 Airstream is an 'easy-breezy' off-grid home with a fold-out deck

Design-build firm Innovative Spaces worked with a client to bring her tiny-home-on-wheels dream to fruition by...

tiny angular cabin on concrete stilts

Architects turn waste wood into a 3D-printed cabin in upstate New York

A stunning cabin in upstate New York is making waves thanks to groundbreaking technology that allowed it to be...

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Skate the streets in style on these handmade wood skateboards

With limited traffic on the roads, cruising down abandoned streets on a slick new skateboard can be a dream come...

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Elevated, green-roofed cabin minimizes impact on mountain in Norway

Designed by San Francisco- and Oslo-based firm Mork-Ulnes Architects, the Skigard Hytte Cabin in Norway features...

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This serene family home is connected by glass hallways

Tucked into the foothills of California's beloved Laurel Canyon, the Laurel Hills Residence by Assembledge+ is...

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Distinctly modern net-zero home sits in harmony with its woodland surroundings

Chapel Hill-based firm Arielle Condoret Schechter is known for its commitment to building sustainable homes that...

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Red brick firehouse in Belgium runs on solar power

Rotterdam-based studio Happel Cornelisse Verhoeven has built a charming new firehouse for Wilrijk, Belgium. The...

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Whimsical guesthouse uses prefab timber and corten steel

Belgian firm Atelier Vens Vanbelle has created a stunning guest home for a client who works in the film...

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