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A “green lung” brings sunlight and air into a narrow Vietnamese home

In the tightly packed cities of Vietnam, residential houses are often placed close together on long, narrow plots...

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Zaha Hadid Architects completes futuristic, energy-saving airport in Beijing

China has officially opened the Beijing Daxing International Airport, a futuristic transit hub designed by Zaha...

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Snøhetta completes LEED Gold-seeking crystal workshop for Swarovski

International architecture firm Snøhetta is breaking the mold for industrial architecture with its contemporary...

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Gorgeous new Apple store is powered entirely by renewable energy in Paris

The latest Apple store designed by Foster + Partners has opened in a beautifully renovated 19th-century building...

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Solar SILO home uses light to feel much larger than its actual size

Daylight, fresh air, and greenery fill this self-sufficient solar home that feels much larger than its actual size....

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BIG’s LEGO House officially opens to the public in Denmark

It’s finally here—Bjarke Ingels Group’s much-anticipated LEGO House in Denmark officially opens to the public...

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Huge circular windows flood Melbourne's Cirqua Apartments with natural light

Huge circular windows flood the interior of this funky apartment block in Melbourne with natural light. BKK Architects...

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MVRDV to upgrade historic French city with modern, ecological design

France’s historic Bordeaux World Heritage Site is getting a modern ecological refresh thanks to prolific Rotterdam-based...

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This bright teal tiny house features an observation tower for amazing views

Imagine buying a plot of land with a stellar view for your future home, only to see the construction of multi-family...

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Timber-clad extension reconnects post-war Dutch residence with nature

A brand new layout and addition transformed a post-war brick house in The Netherlands into a modern family home...

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Japanese kindergarten features awesome green courtyard where kids can run and climb

Japanese kindergartens are well known for their minimalist design and creative play spaces. Japan-based Hibino...

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Green Renovation: Leafy Waterfall-like Façade Transforms a Musty Old Building into a Lush Light-Filled Home

Like in many of Hanoi's older homes, shutters and security bars closed off the original house from natural light...

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Foster + Partners breaks ground on Ferring Pharamceuticals’ headquarters in Copenhagen

Foster + Partners just kicked off construction on Ferring Pharamceuticals’ new light-filled headquarters in Copenhagen....

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Lush green rooftop terrace invites homeowners outdoors in the foothills of Vietnam

The homeowner requested a large house with a large garden, but only had a small plot of land to work with in Khanh...

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Nearly every room in this lush Jakarta home connects with the outdoors

The Jakarta-based architecture firm created the home for a client in Puri Indah, an upscale residential area of...

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