Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens LEEDs the way in green design
“Imagine the beauty of humanity living in harmony with nature.” This is the goal behind the ongoing work to...
BREEAM-certified residential development in Spain earns the name 'Nature'
Construction in populated areas requires a focus on the function of the development as well as the visual appeal....
Kauhale Kai is a solar-powered, pavilion-style home on Hawaii's Big Island
Inspired by a childhood of memories in the area, Kauhale Kai, a complex and a home, was commissioned by clients...
Off-grid cabins in Brazil offer remote eco getaway
While some people may find social distancing a bit inconvenient, others may have found a new way to live — and...
Tiny bivouac shelters mountaineers in Bosnia and Herzegovina
There are few things more satisfying than exploring the far-flung corners of the earth. However, both day hikers...
Skate the streets in style on these handmade wood skateboards
With limited traffic on the roads, cruising down abandoned streets on a slick new skateboard can be a dream come...
Hitch is a reusable water bottle and coffee cup in one
Coffee is a popular start to the day for millions of people. There’s nothing quite like the scent of coffee wafting...
This modular, off-grid design can adapt to any landscape
DIY home design is a life-long dream of many, and today's architects are making it easier than ever to build your...
Cool, California ranch house in San Francisco is a sustainable gem
San Francisco-based firm Malcolm Davis Architecture has managed to combine the cool vibe of Cali design with...
Office building uses 112 'smart' chimneys to regulate light, air and energy
Mario Cucinella Architects has created a sustainable public building that uses several active and passive elements...
Snazzy garden shed doubles as rainwater runoff solution
When most people think of a garden shed, they more than likely conjure up simple images of utilitarian boxes stored...
DIY yurt could be the answer for true social distancing
In these trying days when social distancing seems to be so hard for so many, perhaps a change of living space is...
Weathered-steel home near Palm Springs is the epitome of desert chic
Los Angeles-based EYRC Architects has tucked an undeniably chic home into a remote corner of the Californian desert....
Solar-powered community hub in Australia emphasizes green design
Residents of the Australian suburb of Bayswater now have a new community center to enjoy. Designed by Melbourne-based...
Transformed caravan's mobile music studio to help refugees
Although we've seen quite a few cool caravan conversions, Swedish studio Snask's latest project brings music to...
