
Le Littoral is a modern retreat tucked into an idyllic region of Quebec
Located in a region of Quebec known for its rolling hills and stunning views, this modern, minimalist retreat overlooks...

LEED Platinum Sonoma Academy building takes cues from California’s landscape
Private college-prep high school Sonoma Academy has elevated its reputation for sustainability with its newly achieved...

The Nature Conservancy’s Oregon HQ gets a green renovation
Portland-based LEVER Architecture has breathed new life into The Nature Conservancy’s Oregon headquarters with...

LEED-seeking winery in Uruguay is built almost entirely of locally sourced materials
Nestled in the bucolic countryside of Garzón, Uruguay, the boutique winery Bodega Garzón produces estate-grown...

Passive House-inspired home ushers in spectacular Grand Tetons views
The sublime beauty of the Grand Tetons is fully embraced in the stunning House of Fir, a forever home that boasts...

Australia’s first carbon-positive and zero-waste home is built of non-toxic materials
Australia’s first carbon positive and zero waste home to achieve a “10 Star” energy rating has popped up...

Dreamy treehouse hidden in Woodstock offers magnificent Catskills views
A perfect getaway surrounded by nature is hidden away near the town of Woodstock. UK-based Antony Gibbon Designs...

Energy Efficient Filo Lamp Changes Shapes to Fit Your Mood
If you can't decide on which style lamp would best fit your room, you'll want to check out the Filo lamp, a shape-shifting...

IKEA Consumes a Full One Percent of the World's Commercial Wood Supply
Ikea furniture is ubiquitous in dorm rooms and apartments all over the world, but it's difficult to fathom exactly...

Connecticut’s Hotchkiss School Boasts an Undulating Green Roof and a Biomass Power Plant
Located at the bottom of a sloping landscape, the building on the Hotchkiss school site sits in between a golf...

Now! Le Off Unveils Surprising Eco-Designs at Paris Design Week 2012
Inspired by a recent trip to Iceland, Beatrix Li-Chin Lus created a series of stackable boxes shaped like volcanoes....

Chun Qing Li's Sustainable Wooden Kreod Pavilion Unveiled at London Design Festival
Chun Qing Li, Managing Director of Pavilion Architecture and Greenwich University's Proffesor, told us that he...

Sweden's Krakmora Holmar House is a Tranquil Island Home by the Baltic Sea
The Kråkmora Holmar House is only 138 square feet -- the limit for guest houses allowed by building authorities. A...

True North Log Homes Unveils a New Wall System That Doesn't Leak Air
Log homes are much beloved for their nostalgic appeal but one downside is that they typically form leaks between...

RAU Architecture's Serpentine Dutch De St@art (The T@il) Aims for Net Carbon Neutral
Apenheul is a unique open-air zoo for primates that rests in a heavily forested area east of Amsterdam. The De...