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Plastic straws are a thing of the past, but which reusable straw is best for the future?

The days where plastic straws and their wrappers litter the countertops of restaurants, coffee shops and fast food...

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DIY kits help explorers transform Sprinter vans into rugged adventure vehicles

Having spent years transforming Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans into adventure vehicles, Oregon-based Zenvanz is known...

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This chic Moganshan resort celebrates the local Chinese landscape

Blessed with serene mountain vistas and a rich history, Moganshan also boasts a wide array of beautiful resorts...

Foster + Partners-designed Apple Store glows like a paper lantern in Macau

Foster + Partners has unveiled a new Apple Store in Macau — and it’s very different from the all-glass buildings...

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Beautiful bamboo arches breathe new life into a bland concrete building

Vietnamese architecture firm Vo Trong Nghia has unveiled their latest example of bamboo brilliance at Nocenco cafe,...

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Massive handmade bamboo-and-rattan “fish trap” springs up in Taipei

A giant handmade pavilion created in the image of an ancient fishing tool has popped up at the entrance of Taipei’s...

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A twisting infinity-loop roof tops this prefab bamboo pavilion

Archi-Union Architects combined traditional Chinese construction techniques with prefabrication technology to create...

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Soak in views of the Indian Himalayas at this bamboo-clad hotel villa

Perched high in the mountains of Uttarakhand, India sits The Kumaon, a rustic yet elegant hotel with breathtaking...

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Colorful bamboo pavilion champions sustainable design in Kuala Lumpur

Renewable and fast-growing bamboo is catching on in the world of construction. To spur on the green material’s...

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This breezy bamboo amphitheater pops up in just 25 days

A beautiful bamboo amphitheater has risen in the lush tropics of Rio de Janeiro. Brazilian studio Bambutec Design...

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Dumping ground reborn as a bamboo and rammed-earth community space in Vietnam

H&P Architects dramatically transformed an informal dumping ground in Mao Khe, Vietnam into a beautiful pavilion...

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Shimmering bamboo-shaped skyscraper to rise in Taipei

Move over Taipei 101—a new green-glass skyscraper will soon transform the city skyline. Antonio Citterio Patricia...

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Local residents help build pre-fab bamboo social center that can be constructed in a week

Mexican studio Comunal Taller de Arquitectura is proving yet again that bamboo is a miracle material when it comes...

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Outstanding eco-friendly resort in China is made with recycled and locally-sourced materials

The four pavilions of the Naked Gallery resort in China were built using a combination of locally available natural...

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Elevated bamboo peace bridge for the Korean Demilitarized Zone unveiled by Shigeru Ban and Jae-Eun Choi

South Korean artist Jae-Eun Choi is teaming up with prolific architect Shigeru Ban to bridge a peaceful relationship...

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Glowing Maggie’s Center by Steven Holl Architects opens in London

Just in time for the holidays, Steven Holl Architects completed the latest Maggie’s Center, a building the U.S....

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“Floating” forest of bamboo pops up in Jerusalem

Jerusalem is famed for stone, but a recent appearance of bamboo in the city has been turning heads too. Students...

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Bamboo grove creates an oasis of calm atop a busy Chinese mall

A bamboo “forest” wraps around this unique oasis-like space hidden atop a Chinese shopping mall. Beijing-based...

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IBUKU unveils modular bamboo homes for garbage collectors in Bali

Bali-based IBUKU explores the fantastic potential of bamboo as a sustainable building material - and we've featured...

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Beautiful bamboo archways add dramatic flair to a Xiamen restaurant

Our favorite Vietnamese architecture firm is nearing completion on a gorgeous bamboo restaurant in Xiamen, China....

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Foster + Partners’ London playground is built of natural and sustainable materials

A new urban oasis for school children in London combines sustainable design with holistic learning. Foster + Partners...

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Brilliant bamboo house uses ground water for natural cooling

This experimental bamboo home is helping to set the pace for sustainable growth in China. Milan-based Studio Cardenas...

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New green school in Kibera slum replaces original started by concerned Kenyan mothers

A group of concerned mothers started the Anwa primary school in Kibera, Kenya, where extremely disadvantaged children...

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Giant bamboo planters protect a Ho Chi Minh City home from the sun and rain

Vo Trong Nghia Architects worked their bamboo magic on a slender residence in Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City. In...

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Britain’s first zero-waste store is packaging-free and only sells ethical goods

Next time you plan a trip to Devon, UK, be sure to visit the Earth.Food.Love grocery store. The unique supermarket...

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Woven bamboo pavilion offers shelter to passion fruit farmers in China

A team of students at the University of Hong Kong is exploring the limitless potential of bamboo as a sustainable...

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Breathtaking bamboo building withstands earthquakes and boasts a zero-carbon footprint

Thailand’s eco-friendly Panyaden International School has added a stunning new sports hall to its campus that’s...

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Elegant bamboo bridge adds unexpected beauty to ancient Chinese town

Most bridges are boring pieces of infrastructure, but Chinese design firm Mimesis Architecture Studio breaks the...

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Gorgeous bamboo gridshell combines Cambodian design with mathematical forms

Mathematics is beautiful, a truth not lost on architects. Luca Poian Forms designed a gorgeous bamboo pavilion...

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Hanging spherical lodge is a treetop retreat in Laos

Spherical eco-lodges that hang from the trees could allow visitors to observe and immerse themselves in the flora...

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