Geothermal-powered dorm minimizes its carbon footprint in Quebec
Near Sherbrooke, Quebec, Montreal-based ARCHITEM Wolff Shapiro Kuskowski has recently completed the Mitchell Family...
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...
Community collects locally sourced materials to construct a school in Vietnam
The Xuan Hoa commune in the Lao Cai province of northwest Vietnam is, like much of the surrounding area, a region...
Grade II listed Victorian home undergoes a green renovation
London-based firm Will Gamble Architects has breathed new life into a dilapidated building in the small village...
Serpentine roof tops a solar-powered community center in Western Sydney
Sydney-based architectural firm Carter Williamson Architects has completed the Woodcroft Neighborhood Center, a...
Whimsical timber home in England is inspired by oast houses
London-based architectural firm ACME has created a unique home inspired by traditional oast houses used for drying...
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...
Brick cladding conceals a family home’s sophisticated, zero-energy systems
Although brick homes are certainly nothing new, the respected building material is having somewhat of a renaissance...
Minimalist home in the Brazilian countryside is made from mining waste
Brazilian architectural firm Gustavo Penna Arquiteto e Associados (GPA&A) has unveiled a tiny, minimalist home...
BIG’s LEED Gold-seeking school in Arlington features a cascade of green terraces
After five years in the making, BIG has completed The Heights, a new public school building in Arlington, Virginia...
Award-winning sustainable retreat offers a stylish defense against fire
Australian architectural firm Steendijk’s Bellbird Retreat is proof that designing for fire safety doesn’t...
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...
Breezy brick house with a ground-floor cafe mimics the shape of a cuckoo clock
In the coastal Vietnamese city of Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City-based architectural firm Tropical Space has combined...
Porous brick walls keep this bold Vietnamese home naturally cool
In an effort to beat the tropical heat in southern Vietnam’s Long An province, Ho Chi Minh City-based architecture...
Twisting brick facade fronts an innovative courtyard house near Chicago
In a Chicago suburb full of traditional gabled rooflines, California-based architectural firm Brooks + Scarpa has...
Cooling breezes blow straight through a low-energy brick house in Indonesia
In the city of Depok in West Java, Jakarta-based architectural firm DELUTION architect has completed the Flick...
A mountain refuge in Spain is brought back to life with brickwork
In the mountains of the southeastern Spanish town of Jumilla sits “La Casa del Ángel,” a small shelter where...
Breezy brick home in India houses multiple generations under one roof
New Delhi architectural practice Vir.Mueller Architects recently completed the Singh Residence, an experimental...
Green-roofed home is built of waste bricks and wood in Poland
Environmentally friendly with a beautifully textured facade, this brick house built of recycled materials in Poland...
Triple-skin facade brings daylight, fresh air and beauty to a tropical home
Hanoi-based design studio Nghia Architect has completed Maison A, a beautiful home that brings to life the cherished...
Triangular windows bring light and drama to a stunning Bogota bakery
The site of a former house in Bogota has been reborn into a gorgeous bakery and cafe that respects the surrounding...
Danish home champions wood over concrete for lower carbon emissions
Danish architecture firm Tegnestuen LOKAL recently completed TK-33, a modern and energy-efficient home that promotes...
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...
Reclaimed materials and a massive green wall transports Denali shoppers to the great outdoors
Earlier this fall, Connecticut-based, multidisciplinary design practice Pirie Associates completed a biophilic...
Carbon-neutral home in Australia conceals its energy efficiency with minimalist design
Perth-based firm Whispering Smith has unveiled a beautiful, concrete home that combines the best of brutalist...
An old warehouse is rehabbed into chic apartments in Montreal
A former industrial warehouse in Montreal has been reborn as an airy and modern residential development thanks...
A recycled brick wall runs through this breezy home in Australia
Bright, breezy and surrounded by nature, the Cedar Lane House is a place of peaceful respite on the southern coast...
A modern farmhouse in South Africa blends style with sustainability
Strey Architects is bringing a contemporary style to the countryside with its recent project, Link House. The home,...
A Seattle midcentury home is restored to its original brilliance with a modern twist
When a young family reached out to Seattle-based design studio SHED Architecture & Design and interior designer...
This elegant vacation retreat rises from the pink earth in Mexico
Mexican design studio Taller Héctor Barroso crafted a cluster of pinkish holiday homes that appear to emerge straight...