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A ceiling of glass panels to show a blue sky

Electricity-generating windows are new clear solar panels

We may soon be entering a whole new world of transparent solar panels that gather energy while doubling as windows,...

A walkway to a hotel building with white stone path, potted green bushes and two metallic tree sculptures.

Meet E.C.HO, Milan's greenest hotel

Milan's new eco-friendly hotel boasts green practices, gorgeous spaces and a convenient location right by the train...

A close-up of the home's wood facade.

Elegant alpine home celebrates natural timber inside and out

Exposed concrete, wood and glass define the recently completed House R, a stunning nature-focused home that puts...

glass building with metal roof by the harbor

Denmark's Braunstein Taphouse building is reusable and recyclable

With the potential threat of rising sea levels giving developers around the world a good reason to second guess...

garden plots outside a glass building with a restaurant inside

Architects design a rooftop nature conservatory in Hong Kong

A design team led by PLandscape and LAAB Architects has brought a rooftop nature conservatory in Hong Kong to life....

black cabin built into a hillside

This green-roofed cabin is made from local cedar and glass

A year-round retreat for a young family in British Columbia, this contemporary cabin is found nestled along the...

truck pulling tiny home with wood cladding

Mint Tiny Homes’ Loft Edition model is full of natural light

For those who love the idea of a tiny home but hate the thought of feeling cramped inside a small space, the Loft...

rendering of metal aviary near wetlands

Futuristic aviary design uses piezoelectric energy to mimic bird movements

A combination aviary and bird-watching platform in China’s Suzhou Taihu Lakeside National Wetland Park, this...

glass cabin with transparent walls lit up at dusk

ÖÖD prefab glass cabin immerses you in nature while you work

In a world where remote work is becoming the norm, modular design studio ÖÖD is offering a sustainable solution...

aerial view of brown glass bottles on a white background

Oregon initiates first modern statewide refillable glass bottle system in the US

At the beginning of the century, refillable bottles were the only option when you purchased a beer or soda from...

round concrete structure with mountains in background at dusk

An energy-efficient modern church references Utah’s mining history

Salt Lake City-based design practice Sparano + Mooney Architecture designed a church for West Valley City, Utah...

cropped close-up of different colors of metal straws on light blue background

Plastic straws are a thing of the past, but which reusable straw is best for the future?

The days where plastic straws and their wrappers litter the countertops of restaurants, coffee shops and fast food...

Cropped close-up of glass jar of toothpaste tablets and bamboo toothbrush on a log

The Kind Lab creates greener toothpaste that doesn't come in a tube

A tube of toothpaste is not the easiest thing to recycle. But what if you didn’t have to worry about recycling...

On the left, black steel structure with green roof. On the right, living space with bright yellow couch and glass walls.

Architects transform a derelict lot into an urban oasis in New Delhi

Delhi-based firm Harsh Vardhan Jain Architect has converted a derelict lot in South East New Delhi into a beautiful...

exterior of winery on flower-covered hillside

An award-winning winery in British Columbia elegantly steps down a hillside

After having completed the Mission Hill Winery in the heart of British Columbia, Seattle-based architecture practice...