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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...

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A “floating” greenhouse is inserted behind a renovated Belgian home

Urban farming can be tough, especially when it’s in the middle of the densely packed Belgian city of Mechelen....

aerial view of Allas Sea Pool

This modular outdoor swimming pool from Finland could make a splash near you

Reclaiming the waterfront with outdoor swimming pools isn’t a new concept, but Office for Peripheral Architecture...

Media Library in Thionville, Dominique Coulon, Dominique Coulon and Associates, France, multi-purpose, green library, green roof, green architecture, floating architecture, natural light, ramps and walkways, promenade, public space, media library

This sinuous, green-roofed Media Library in France looks like it floats in mid-air

With a sinuous, meandering form that blurs the line between interior and exterior, the new Media Library in Thionville,...

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Antony Gibbon’s Flux House appears to float on the water’s surface

Architect Antony Gibbon has unveiled yet another incredible structure – this one designed for a future world...

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DFA’s flood-proof towers could survive six feet of sea level rise in New York City

New York-based architecture firm DFA just unveiled plans for 19 cylindrical apartment towers that can survive six...

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This incredible floating hotel can take you on the voyage of a lifetime in Japan

Guntû is a gorgeous floating hotel that takes passengers on a whirlwind tour of Japan's Seto inland sea. The vessel...

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This floating hotel and spa in Sweden will fill you with wanderlust

The team behind the famous Treehotel in Sweden just unveiled plans for a new floating hotel and spa on the Lule...

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Dubai’s new self-sufficient floating villas can withstand rising seas

Millions of people will be displaced by rising sea levels - but these floating homes are designed to weather the...

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Floating lantern-like church and community hub may set sail on London’s canals

A floating church proposed for the canals of London is banking on easy mobility and eye-catching design to win...

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Antony Gibbon’s Lucent House is a serene minimalist retreat made of glass and stone

UK-based designer Antony Gibbon never ceases to amaze with his spectacular designs inspired by nature. His latest...

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Coal barge in London converted into a sophisticated floating home

A 1924 barge in London has been transformed into an amazing floating home. The historic Humber Keel cargo boat...

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Life-saving LifeArk snaps together like LEGO to provide emergency off-grid housing

Architect Charles Wee didn’t have grand plans to save the world—but that’s exactly what his incredible LifeArk...

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Compact floating cabin pops up in extreme remote locations

Russian firm BIO-architects recently unveiled their latest modern modular cabin — and it floats on water. The...

Margot Krasojevic, SailBoat bridge, floating architecture, green bridge, pedestrian bridge, solar power, photovoltaic cells, carbon fiber, aluminium, flexible design

Floating, solar-powered ‘dragonfly’ bridge can sail to new locations

This floating pedestrian bridge can sail along rivers and oceans like a boat. Designer Margot Krasojevic conceived...

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INHABITAT INTERVIEW: Water Architect Koen Olthuis on How to Embrace Rising Sea Levels

Sea levels are rising, floods are prevalent, and cities are at greater risk than ever due to climate change. Now...

Aequoreas, Vincent Callebaut, energy consumption, energy eslf-sufficiency, floating architecture, ecosystems, organic farming, desalinization, algae, 3d printed architecture, 3d printing

Futuristic oceanscapers are floating villages 3D-printed from algae and plastic waste

The project aims to resolve long-lasting tensions between Western governments and African countries when it comes...

Wangari Maathai memorial, Boogertman + Partners, floating architecture, memorial, Kenya, green architecture, courtyard, timber, amphitheater, human rights, environmental activism

Floating ring-shaped memorial celebrates Kenyan environmentalist Wangari Maathai

This ring-shaped memorial dedicated to internationally renowned Kenyan environmental political activist and Nobel...

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Mysterious tiny hut ‘floats’ under a railroad bridge in Bohemia

It's not often that a piece of architecture truly creeps us out, but the Black Flying House has a distinct spookiness...

Carlo Ratti Associati, Currie Park waterfront, West Palm Beach, floating plaza, floating architecture, hydroponics, auditorium, water plaza, retail spaces, public spaces, green architecture

One-of-a-kind floating plaza in Palm Beach lets you walk on water

The project aims to transform a vacant area on the coast of Lake Worth Lagoon in West Palm Beach, Florida, and...

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Gensler proposes temporary floating structure for UK Parliament

The upcoming refurbishment of the Palace of Westminster means the UK Parliament needs to move - but with minimal...

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Why these floating dorms made from shipping containers are the future of cheap student housing

Copenhagen icon and world-renowned architect Bjarke Ingels designed the Urban Rigger units, but the idea was the...

Mar Adentro Hotel, Nido restaurant, Mexico, floating architecture, Miguel Ángel Aragonés, minimalist design, minimalist furniture, walkways and ramps

Amazing floating restaurant in Mexico shaped like a bird’s nest

"Nido", which translates to "nest" in English, is one of three restaurants at the striking Mar Adentro Hotel in...

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Floating urban greenhouse produces clean energy and organic food

Salt & Water designed the conceptual Eco Barge as an eco-friendly learning hub for the citizens of Belgrade....

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Solar-powered Floating Tidal House defies climate change with retractable legs

The concept house can flow with the tides and respond to environmental changes. Its legs can be deployed and retracted...

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Floating prefab homes overlook gorgeous river views in Thailand

Though Kanchanaburi is already famous for its floating houses, the X-Float stands out from its predecessors with...

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A black metal box hovers over a heritage brick building in Melbourne

The new addition contrasts the original house to some extent. It is placed 1.3 meters (4 feet) behind the brick facade...

Martial Marquet, Saperlipopette les Architecte, treehouse, Portugal, Casa No Muro, floating architecture, pine wood, natural light, green architecture, timber structure

Portuguese villagers built a beautiful treehouse with its own boardwalk

The timber structure was installed on the wall to keep the idea of a floating space. It was built from locally...

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Intentionally unstable Water Pavilion lets visitors walk on the ocean

According to the architect, the concept, called the Water Pavilion, explores fluidity, buoyancy and constant change....

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Experimental floating office takes over a converted WWII barge

“As floating structures don’t need planning or building regulations, we reveled in the design freedom this...

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