New Arizona highrise takes sustainable luxury to another level
This 12-story residential tower doesn't just boast an impressive luxury highrise condominium design,...
Brooklyn Home Company unveils 25 new passive houses in NYC
When it comes to New York City, quality Passive House projects — outside of large-scale developments and apartment...
Modern farmhouse in Italy pays homage to its agricultural surroundings
Tucked into the rolling wheat fields of the Italian region of Le Marche, the Border Crossing House is a private...
All-bamboo retreat in Bali features all you need for a serene off-grid escape
If the hustle and bustle of every day life getting to you, perhaps it's time for a little escape to paradise? Located...
Canada’s largest shipping container market welcomes crowds in Toronto
The people of Toronto are enjoying the country's largest shipping container market, courtesy of local firm LGA...
Can mass timber reform construction’s carbon footprint?
A new technique for building wooden mid- and high-rise buildings may unlock a critical strategy for reducing the...
A decaying shop in Cambodia gains a new life through adaptive reuse principles
Phnom Penh-based firm Bloom Architecture has unveiled a beautiful renovation of a decaying building in Kampot,...
Green roofs to take over NYC skyline — by law
Moments before Earth Day, New York City passed a major Climate Mobilization Act with new regulations for reducing...
This Ecuadorian home uses the natural elements of rammed earth as a foundation
Rammed earth is a building technique that uses packed raw materials from the earth like gravel, sand, silt or clay...
5 key benefits of green buildings on the environment and your lifestyle
The importance of buildings in society and everyday human life can’t be underestimated. They are the center of...
Energy-efficient villa in Portugal uses locally sourced cork for insulation
When tasked with reforming an existing home for an older couple looking to live out their retirement years in picturesque...
This modern home built to house a renowned art collection is a work of art in itself
Make no mistake — lovers of art reside here. Designed and built by Hufft, The Artery Residence is gorgeous, eco-friendly...
James Whitaker unveils modular prefab home system that can be ‘daisy-chained together’
From crystalline-inspired homes to funky cargotecture office spaces, James Whitaker's unique shipping container...
Delhi High Court’s new expansion taps into green building principles
New Delhi-based architecture practice Design Forum International has completed the New Courts Complex, a modern...
Green foods could clean up the construction industry
We've all heard of eating our vegetables, but what about building with them? A new study by Lancaster University's...
The net-zero Frick Environmental Center is officially one of the world’s greenest buildings
The Frick Environmental Center (FEC) in Pittsburgh just became the first municipally owned building in the U.S....
10 ways 3D printing is disrupting the architecture industry
3D printing, or additive manufacturing as it’s sometimes called, is poised to change the world as we know it....
Green walls are great, but they need to work efficiently
You may have heard about green walls or even seen a few. Also called living walls, live walls, eco-walls and vertical...
Amazing new biodegradable insulation only burns after one hour of fire exposure
Chilean company Rootman has developed a new 100 percent natural insulation that is remarkably resistant to flames....
Stunning shipping container home can be yours for $125k
Architect and builder Ty Kelly wanted to disconnect from the stresses of city life in Seattle - so he built an...
Greenbuild: The world’s biggest green building expo kicks off TODAY in Boston
The world's biggest conference dedicated to green building just kicked off in Boston - and you won't want to miss...
Medicine drum woman builds beautiful earth home village in Joshua Tree, California
If you've ever wanted to stay in an earthbag dome home, here's your chance. When Lisa Starr first purchased land...
3,000 new solar-powered homes in Arizona to be equipped with Sonnen batteries
Prescott, Arizona sees around 277 days of sunshine every year. Arizona-based house builder Mandalay Homes plans...
Why natural stone is the best choice for your fireplace
Now that fall has started to settle in, there's nothing better than getting cozy next to a roaring fire. And when...
INTERVIEW: Architect David Hertz on how to build with old planes
The incredible 747 House, a Malibu home built from the recycled parts of a Boeing 747, captivated us with its ingenuity....
A rooftop urban oasis springs to life in a polluted NYC neighborhood
Parks and public plazas are typically urban escapes you'd expect to find at street level, but when your neighborhood...
South Korea is building a $10 billion agriculture city in Egypt
Within six months, 311,400 acres of land in Egypt will be transformed into an agriculture city. The $10 billion...
Studiolada used all wood materials to create this affordable open-source home anyone can build
Skillfully blending the basics of frugality and sustainability into one beautiful home design, French firm Studiolada...
Flower-clad home that spreads “contagious happiness” hits the market in L.A.
A unique new home said to spread “contagious happiness” has hit the Los Angeles market—and it checks all...
Beautiful bamboo building withstands floods and storms in Vietnam
Architecture firm RÂU ARCH created this beautiful thatched roof building burrowed deep into the lush rainforests...