This glamping hideout in Bali is made entirely out of bamboo
Adventurous glamping meets the soft sounds of the Indonesian rainforest at Hideout Horizon in East Karangasem,...
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...
Everloop’s sustainable toothbrush comes with replaceable bamboo bristles
Mexico City-based NOS has come out with a design to address one of the many causes of plastic pollution that consumers...
Northern China’s largest bamboo pavilion covers nearly half an acre
After years of building bamboo houses across rural China, Italian architect Mauricio Cardenas Laverde completed...
Bamboo electric bike is designed for Kathmandu locals and tourists
Designer and Fulbright scholar Lance Rake has teamed up with local bamboo builders at Abari in Kathmandu to design...
Ramboll helps Lombok locals build earthquake-resistant bamboo housing
In 2018 when Lombok was struck by several earthquakes, some measuring up to magnitude 7, local communities around...
Turtle-inspired bamboo shelter contracts to half its size in case of extreme weather
With extreme weather wreaking havoc around the world, there is a need for resilient shelters more than ever before....
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...
Passive solar school in Indonesia celebrates the natural landscape
In the Indonesian city of Tangerang, Jakarta-based design studio RAW Architecture has completed the School of Alfa...
Bamboo Luum Temple preaches sustainable development in Tulum
Unchecked development in the rapidly growing Mexican beach town of Tulum is threatening to destroy the region’s...
This eco-friendly bamboo restaurant was built in just 5 weeks
Crystal-blue waters, luxury accommodations and tropical appeal aren’t the only draws of Sundy Praia, São Tomé...
Architects envision sustainable bamboo mass housing for Malaysia
Overshadowed by steel, brick and concrete, bamboo is no longer a major material for everyday Malaysian construction....
9 ways to introduce nature into your dull work space
Your home, office or home office can be your sanctuary even when deadlines loom. Mitigate the stress of your work...
‘Funnel-shaped’ cabin in an Ecuadorian forest is made of locally sourced wood
When it comes to creating living spaces that meld into their environment, savvy architects are showing us that...
8 ways to make your bathroom more eco-friendly
An outdated bathroom isn’t just an eyesore; it can also be quite harmful to the environment, because old toilets...
Adobe brick combines with wood in a low-carbon villa in Chiang Mai
Architectural practice Chiangmai Life Architects has completed a striking villa that blends elements of traditional...
Rammed earth ties a contemporary home to the rocky New Zealand landscape
Emerging out of the landscape like a series of boulders, the Kanuka Valley House set into a lush valley in Wanaka,...
Is a tiny home right for you?
Tiny house living is obviously more affordable compared to living in a traditional home, and it offers mobility...
Competition-winning Bamboo Stadium is a sustainable solution to Lagos’ former landfill
In Lagos, Nigeria, one of the world’s fastest growing cities, a visionary design has been proposed to rethink...
Recyclable art pavilion made of mesh pops up in Kolkata
West Bengal’s biggest annual festival recently saw the addition of a strikingly contemporary pavilion that is...
Eco-friendly guesthouse in Brazil sports a green roof and rammed earth walls
In continuation of its work on the eco-conscious Camburi community center, Sao Paulo-based architecture firm CRU!...
Nature-inspired art gallery is built from bamboo and reused bricks
Belgium- and Brazil-based design practice CRU! architects channeled its passion for bamboo architecture and natural...
Bamboo community center empowers the local Brazilian community
The beautiful beach town of Camburi, Brazil, has gained a new community center that not only serves as a communal...
Community hub built of recycled materials spotlights exploitation of nature in Vietnam
In their latest eco-friendly project, Vietnamese design studio H&P Architects completed an inspiring community...
Geotectura Studio completes an ecological building on a former brownfield in Israel
A former brownfield has been transformed into the remediated site for ECO-TUBES, the Azriel Faculty of Design’s...
A guide to the best holiday gifts for an eco-friendly home
As adults, receiving gifts to adorn a home or apartment is one of the greatest joys in life. Whether you’re searching...
Floating prefab architecture addresses climate change on Chengdu’s Jincheng Lake
Nigerian architect Kunlé Adeyemi of the firm NLÉ Architects recently unveiled his third iteration on the award-winning...
A London office boasts biophilic design for a healthier, happier workplace
A new experimental office on the 12th floor of The Shard in London offers a breath of fresh air ... literally....
Hong Kong’s “greenest school” champions environmental stewardship
Copenhagen-based Henning Larsen Architects has unveiled images of its recently completed French International School...
Sculptural Sunset Houses mimic waves with rainwater-collecting roofs
Named after their spectacular sunset views, the Sunset Houses are two seaside homes set into a slope in the idyllic...