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...
Green design at Te Mirumiru center honors Maori history
Architecture encompasses a lot of things. It’s art. It’s function. It’s culture. The Te Mirumiru Early Childhood...
Minimalist, charred-timber tiny cabin is only 129 square feet
Belgian firm dmvA Architects has unveiled a sophisticated and sustainable tiny cabin clad in charred timber. Just...
Colorful, solar-powered island home is inspired by local fishermen’s buoys
As one of the most scenic states in the country, Maine is an inspiration for many architects and designers. One...
Barcelona’s new solar-powered sports center features a green facade
Barcelona, a city well-known for its avant-garde architecture, both modern and historic, is going green. Local...
Kendeda, a net-positive Living Building, opens at Georgia Tech
After a visit to the Bullitt Center in Seattle, Diana Blank was inspired to fund a similar project in Georgia....
Brazilian home uses solar energy for 100% self-sufficiency
Brazilian firm 24 7 Arquitetura has set a stunning modern home into a challenging mountainous landscape in Brazil’s...
Tiny prefab cabins in Brazilian forest assembled in under two days
Brazilian architecture firm Porto Quadrado has revealed a serene refuge composed of three prefab cabins...
Zero-carbon home uses hemp fiber for innovative design
As designers and architects continue searching for innovative, sustainable building materials, hemp is becoming...
Wearable garden vest is nourished by wearer’s own urine
Are you looking to spruce up your wardrobe this spring? Well, we've got the season's eco-fashion garment for you...
This dynamic parking garage doubles as a public sculpture
In Denmark’s fourth-largest city of Aalborg, Copenhagen-based architecture firm Sangberg has designed a deceptively...
Cool retro boats restored with electric motors
For those planning a summer day on the waterways of Lake Michigan, there's a new ecological option that will help...
3XN unveils new, sustainable building for UNSW Sydney
Following a rigorous international competition, Danish architectural firm 3XN has won the bid to design the University...
The Garden House features greenery and bee-friendly landscapes
The Garden House by Christos Pavlou Architecture is a physical representation of the potential for urban gardens...
Stunning new prefab kit home centers on sustainability
Michigan-based Hygge Supply is known as a leader in the world of sustainable home design thanks to its customizable...
World’s largest 3D-printed building opens in Dubai after 2 weeks of construction
Quickly gaining popularity as an affordable and sustainable way to build, 3D printing is becoming a go-to construction...
30,000 recycled water bottles make up this 3D-printed pavilion
Dubai-based design studio MEAN Design has unveiled an eye-catching pavilion in the front esplanade of the Dubai...
Ark tiny home blends off-grid capability with elevated design
These days, designing an off-grid tiny home doesn't have to mean forgoing attractive design. Built by Willowbee...
This durable, recyclable cooler is made from bamboo, wool, steel and aluminum
Coolers are a part of every camping trip and fishing excursion, because they are a convenient and necessary tool...