19th-century Catalan ruins are revived into a self-sufficient home
Spanish architecture firm Andrea Solé Arquitectura has given new life to the ruins of Can Tomeu, a historic Catalan...
Century-old building is reborn as a LEED Platinum home in San Francisco
When architect Jonathan Feldman of Feldman Architecture began remodeling his home in San Francisco in the early...
Kuehn Malvezzi tops a brick office building in Germany with an energy-efficient greenhouse
In the historic center of Oberhausen, Berlin-based architectural firm Kuehn Malvezzi has created a job center topped...
Modular Aquatecture panels can harvest rainwater from the sides of buildings
In response to the severe water shortage that recently gripped Cape Town, South African-born designer Shaakira...
This beekeepers workshop uses sustainable design to minimize its footprint
In a bid to save northern Brazil’s rainforests from deforestation and land exploitation, São Paulo-based architecture...
Rammed earth Kopila Valley School is the “greenest school in Nepal”
In Nepal, access to education doesn’t just improve job prospects — schools can save lives, whether it’s rescuing...
3XN unveils a sustainable redesign for the Sydney Fish Market
Danish design practice 3XN has revealed its competition-winning redesign for the Sydney Fish Market, a waterfront...
Sustainable desert home has a small water footprint in Nevada
Las Vegas-based Hoogland Architecture designed the Arroyo House, a forever home for a couple with a penchant for...
Energy-savvy art museum is anchored atop a historic Dutch dike
Rising out of a historic dike, the new Lisser Art Museum pays homage to the landscape’s context while offering...
These bold, eco-friendly bathrooms reduce water usage by 80%
Hong Kong-based design practice Ida&Billy Architects have completed an unusually eye-catching bathroom redesign...
Energy-plus home is a beacon of sustainability in Tel Aviv
Israeli architecture firm Geotectura recently completed a striking modern home that can produce more energy than...
A massive pollution-fighting green wall engulfs this Dutch city hall
When the Dutch city of Venlo decided to become the world’s first region to fully adopt Cradle to Cradle (C2C)...
Luxurious eco-resort overlooks Sri Lankan’s most famous wildlife park
Sri Lanka’s most celebrated wildlife park is famous for leopards, elephants, and sloth bears—and now Yala National...
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....
Food-producing reACT home sustainably and intelligently adapts to your needs
The homes of the future will be smart, responsive, and even save us money. University of Maryland students let...
