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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
A twisting infinity-loop roof tops this prefab bamboo pavilion
Archi-Union Architects combined traditional Chinese construction techniques with prefabrication technology to create...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
“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...
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...
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...