Casa I combines traditional courtyard typology with modern construction in Chile
Santiago-based architects Alfredo Thiermann and Sebastián Cruz of architecture office Thiermann Cruz Arquitectos...
Bioclimatic home curves for optimal daylighting and views in Chile
In an effort to beat the intense Chilean heat without compromising views of Santiago, local architectural firm...
This elevated prefab home in Chile takes in striking volcano views
In the Chilean city of Pucón, Santiago architect Alejandro Soffia has recently completed a prefab home that visually...
A couple builds a fairytale-like rental cabin near a volcano for $30K
When Caroline and Julien traveled across South America in their Volkswagen Kombi, the couple noticed a dearth of...
An angular timber cabin is hidden inside an ancient mountain forest
Rising like a tree out of rich volcanic ash soil is the Shangri-la Cabin, the first structure in a series of mountain...
This sustainable home in Chile is designed as an ‘unplugged’ retreat for a family of six
From luxury retreats to minimalist cabins, more and more people are looking for places where they can truly go...
Explore the world’s driest desert at these eco-friendly geodomes
On the coastal edge of northern Chile’s Atacama Desert sits the Piedras Bayas BeachCamp, sustainable lodgings...
Locally salvaged zinc panels clad a seaside getaway in Chile
Designed by Chilean architecture firm Ortuzar Gebauer Arquitectos, the Coo Lodge is a seaside getaway that is tied...
The Fire Prevention Skyscraper brings sustainable housing to areas affected by forest fires
This futuristic skyscraper aims to provide sustainable housing while restoring the biodiversity lost during large...
Atacama ‘alien’ skeleton’s identity revealed by genetic testing
Genetic testing has revealed the true identity of an exceptional mummy found in Chile's Atacama Desert. The skeleton...
Amazing new biodegradable insulation only burns after one hour of fire exposure
Chilean company Rootman has developed a new 100 percent natural insulation that is remarkably resistant to flames....
Chile’s angular Casa Casi Cubo house plays with light, wind and shadow
Casa Casi Cubo in Chile uses geometry and patterns to provide shelter from strong winds while letting in tons of...
Crescent moon-shaped home on Chilean coast inspired by traditional boat-making techniques
Chilean studio Pezo von Ellrichshausen has created an incredibly sophisticated cylindrical home that blends in...
Three border collies tear through a charred Chilean forest with backpacks full of seeds
Over 1.4 million acres burned in Chile last year, marking the country's worst wildfire season in history. According...
Chile’s rustic Casa Pollo is made from recycled zinc plates and reclaimed wood
This quirky home in Chile adapts to the terrain to provide expansive views of a beautiful estuary on Chiloe Island....
Chile creates five new national parks from 10 million acres of land in historic act
In a landmark act of conservation, Chile has created five new national parks out of over 10 million acres of land...
Two protective layers keep this angular house in Chile cool in the summer
The angular Two Skins House, designed by architect Veronica Arcos, is enveloped in two insulating layers that help...
Chile halts $2.5 billion mining project to protect endangered Humboldt Penguins
Good news for environmentalists and the animals they seek to protect - the Chilean government recently halted a...
Origami-like alpine cabin brings contemporary style to Chile’s mountains
Alpine architecture has evolved far beyond traditional chalets, as can be seen in this contemporary cabin perched...
Former Patagonia CEO announces largest land donation in history
Land conservation in Chile could reach a new high with a recent pledge to conserve 11 million acres of wilderness...
Chilean Folding House allows owners to control the temperature to adapt to the season
The Folding House in Las Cabras, Chile was strategically wrapped with a wooden "flap" to give the owners optimal...
Off-grid clinic uses renewable energy to support health services in Chile
The quiet coastal enclave of Caleta El Sauce is as beautiful as it is remote, which means the sleepy fishing village...
Meandering 2y House in Chile immerses inhabitants in its wooded surroundings
Few things in life produce the kind of peace and serenity found in a forest. This meandering treehouse in Chile...
Spectacular library in Chile built with locally-sourced wood from earthquake-stricken town
Chilean architect Sebastian Irarrazaval designed this spectacular new public library in the city of Constitución,...
Casa Quebrada is a tiny treehouse-like haven immersed in the Chilean forest
When design studio UNarquitectura was commissioned to design a house by a creek in Curacaví, they also received...
Abu Dhabi bid sets astounding new low price for solar power
Just one month after the price of solar power in Chile dropped to half the cost of coal, a new record low price...
Chile’s solar price hits record global low – at half the price of coal
For the first time, the price of solar power in Chile hit a record low of $29.10 per megawatt hour (MWh) in an...
Prefab Casa Algarrobo mimics the rhythm of surrounding trees in Chile
The volume of Algarrobo House is divided into areas housing different programs: private, semi-private and public....
Chile is generating so much solar power that it’s giving it away for free
In recent years, Chile has invested so much in its solar power industry that the country is now generating more...
Chile introduces world’s first metro to be powered largely by renewables
Public transportation offers a sustainable alternative to masses of individual automobiles, yet many systems still...