Nature-inspired Teak House welcomes Vietnam’s lush forests indoors
Architect Pham Thanh Huy of Vietnamese design firm 282 Design recently renovated a villa into the Teak House, a...
Sculptural Haus B uses passive solar principles to surpass Germany’s energy standards
Completed over the span of four years, Haus B is a passive solar home that is a contemporary departure from the...
A green-roofed ski cabin blends into the lush Canadian landscape
Wrapped in black-dyed cedar planks and topped with a lush green roof, the Cottage in Sutton appears to meld into...
Charming home uses local, natural materials to pay homage to a chestnut tree
Young Czech architecture firm Valarch Studio has completed a modest yet elegant family house built largely of timber...
Lush greenery grows in and around this breezy Indian home
When LIJO.RENY.architects was tapped to design a modern house for the town of Tirur in the southern Indian state...
This striking, gorge-inspired Sydney home celebrates outdoor play
Soaring ceilings and natural light define the Iron Maiden House, a contemporary home that pays tribute to the local...
Bioclimatic home optimizes thermal comfort and energy efficiency in Cancun
International architecture firm sanzpont has designed a bioclimatic home sculpted by site conditions in Cancun,...
A budget-friendly bamboo house was completed in just 10 months
Brazilian architecture firm Vilela Florez designed Casa Bambu (Bamboo House), a breezy, contemporary home in northeast...
Breezy, prefab cafe blends contemporary and traditional styles in Thailand
BodinChapa Architects designed Pasang, a contemporary, prefab cafe built with modular elements near the verdant...
Glass elements dramatically open up a solar-powered Sydney home
In Sydney’s affluent suburb of Kirribilli, a contemporary solar-powered home stands out from its Victorian manor...
“Delightfully surprising” green-roofed island home cascades down a rocky slope
Anchored to a pine-studded slope, the Bailer Hill house is designed to evoke a natural rock outcropping. Seattle-based...
Green-roofed vacation home embraces old-growth trees in the San Juan Islands
When Prentiss Balance Wickline Architects was asked to design a vacation home on the San Juan Islands of Washington...
This trippy tea house in Shanghai is built from 999 handmade timber sticks
Chinese design studio MINAX Architects have combined contemporary architecture with traditional Chinese tea drinking...
Translucent concrete walls dramatically light up Jordan’s Capital Bank
Translucent concrete walls add drama and beauty to a recently completed Capital Bank in Amman, Jordan. Located...
A breezy oasis-like home hits the market in Brisbane
The stunning, oasis-like Rosebery House is now for sale—including its surprisingly lush environment less than...
Edgy black slats conceal a surprisingly light-filled interior in this Brisbane home
Brisbane-based Bureau Proberts designed a beautiful home whose wonderfully bright interior is completely concealed...
Geothermal-powered Lake Austin Home is tuned in to nature
Local studio A Parallel Architecture designed the award-winning Lake Austin Residence, a beautiful luxury home...
This amazing rotating home lets you change the view with a push of a button
UK-based D*Haus has put a new "spin" on residential architecture by developing a home with a spectacular rotating...
Henning Larsen Architects’ dramatically pointed skyscraper will transform Manila skyline
Henning Larsen Architects just won an international competition for a new landmark building in the heart of Manila,...
Green-roofed Albion Library in Toronto feels like an extension of your living room
It’s no surprise that the Albion Public Library is one of the busiest libraries in Toronto—its welcoming and...
Moon Hoon’s funky new home captures sunlight on Jeju Island
South Korean architect Moon Hoon regularly wows us with his crazy and whimsical designs—and his latest work is...
The Sax: MVRDV unveils plans for a ‘vertical city’ in Rotterdam
Prolific architecture firm MVRDV has won a competition to design new mixed-use towers for Rotterdam that are sure...
Beautiful sea-facing home uses height to overcome site restrictions
This beautiful Russian home stands out from its neighbors with an unusually steep inclined roof that’s constructed...
Circular home boasts 360-degree views so owners can watch their dogs
The biggest motivation behind this circular home’s 360-degree views isn’t the beautiful landscape—it’s...
Award-winning Boulder Cabin minimizes energy use and material waste
Boulder’s reputation as an environmental leader is upheld in this eco-friendly home overlooking views of the...
Contemporary Atlantic house celebrates the history of its coastal landscape
Bates Masi + Architects completed a stunning eco-sensitive home that offers more than just rugged good looks. Located...
Green Places Community Clubhouse in Tainan invites nature indoors
The Green Places Community Clubhouse design follows the firm’s philosophy of viewing buildings as “living beings.”...
Contemporary Opposite House is designed to grow with its occupants
Located on the Scarborough Bluffs, the Opposite House is split into two halves with different features. The northern...
Beautiful Maine home uses passive solar principles to achieve near net-zero energy
Located on a wooded bluff overlooking the Cousins River estuary, the 1,600-square-foot Cousins River Residence...
Stunning glass home is a contemporary mountain cavern made with recycled materials
Set on a steep slope overlooking Stuttgart, Haus 39 opens up to urban valley views, natural light, and ventilation...