RepAir T-shirt cleans the air while you wear it
Italian fashion company Kloters has created a T-shirt that cleans the air through a specially designed insert capable...
The secret behind the Leaning Tower of Pisa’s resilience is revealed
A team of engineers has finally solved the mystery of how the seemingly unstable Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy...
Architects propose a giant circular park in the sky for Asti, Italy
This giant green-roofed ring designed for Asti, Italy pairs a car park with a beautiful public space. The project,...
Dark basement transformed into a chic and light-filled bistro
A poorly lit basement space has undergone a tremendous transformation at the hands of Italian design firm Studio...
New images revealed for Zaha Hadid Architects’ LEED Platinum-seeking Generali Tower in Milan
Zaha Hadid Architects just revealed new images of their soon-to-be-completed Generali Tower, a twisting glazed...
The most active volcano in Europe is ‘sliding into the sea’
Mount Etna is the most active volcano in Europe - and it appears to be sliding into the sea. It's the first time...
World’s first mass-producible 3D-printed electric car will cost under $10K
The world's first mass-producible, 3D-printed electric car is set to revolutionize the auto industry. Italy-based...
Rome is banning all oil-burning cars by 2024
Rome is jumping on the diesel-banning bandwagon - the city just announced plans to ban oil-burning cars within...
This modern hiking hotel blends into the dark alpine forests of Italy
The darkened wood façade of the award-winning Hotel Bühelwirt is tinted to complement the moody, dark green of...
Venice’s canals go dry following weeks without rain
Venice has historically had a problem with too much water inundating its canals, but thanks to a combination of...
Mirrored nativity in Italy invites passersby to reflect—literally—for the holidays
The holiday season is a time for reflection—a tradition that Italian studio thesignlab took literally with the...
Thousands of tomato-sauce jars to turn into “tomato architecture” at Mutti
An endless red waterfall of tomatoes will wow visitors at the new headquarters for Mutti - one of the world’s...
Italy bans the use of animals in circuses
Animal rights activists are winning victories as more countries prohibit animals in circus acts. This month the...
Rural Italian home clad in lush greenery blends into its idyllic surroundings
It would be safe to say that Italian firm Zanon Architetti Associati really loves nature. The firm recently renovated...
Italy seeks to phase out coal power plants by 2025
Nation by nation, Europe is going green. The latest country to prove its commitment to sustainable solutions is...
Cozy egg-shaped treehouses offer stunning views of the Italian Alps
A pair of adorable egg-shaped treehouses is hidden away in one of Italy’s oldest forests. Architetto Beltrame...
Luxury lakeside hotel promises a return to nature in Italy
Architecture studio noa* mixes alpine and Mediterranean influences in their renovation of a family-run hotel in...
Wolves return to Rome’s periphery for the first time in 100 years
The wolf, an animal that has served as a symbol of Rome since ancient times, has returned to the historic Italian...
Supervolcano in Italy is “becoming more dangerous” as magma builds beneath the surface
Like the super volcano in Yellowstone National Park, experts have been preparing for the eruption of the Campi...
New North African solar farms could send 4.5 gigawatts of energy to Europe
The age-old plan to power Europe with solar farms in North Africa and the Middle East may finally become a reality....
Stefano Boeri unveils Amatrice Food Village in town devastated by earthquake
Tourists used to flock in droves to the historic town of Amatrice for its famous pasta and scenery—until a 6.2-magnitude...
Low-impact monastery huts in Italy are made from 100% recyclable materials
Edoardo Milesi & Archos designed a series of minimalist monastery guesthouses that reflect the monastics’ ascetic...
Zaha Hadid Architects completes first phase of Italy’s solar-powered high-speed rail hub
Italy is moving full steam ahead on the expansion of high-speed rail. The country recently celebrated inauguration...
8 fabulous and creative Father’s Day gifts from $0 to $27,500
Finding the right gift for Dad can be elusive; ties, golf clubs, and a good set of knives feel kind of tired by...
G7 leaders openly say climate change consensus does not include US
The rest of the world is beginning to count the United States out of the climate change battle, if a recent statement...
Italy is giving away hundreds of historic castles and villas for free
Have you ever wanted to own your own castle - or perhaps an Italian monastery? Here's your chance. As part of Italy’s...
Architects envision a bright new future for Milan’s abandoned railways
Five international studios recently unveiled exciting plans to revitalize seven disused rail yards in Milan, Italy....
Stunning wooden Oberholz Mountain Hut branches out of the mountainside like a fallen tree
Nestled among Italy's Dolomites rests a stunning new retreat designed by Peter Pichler Architecture and architect...
Beautiful beechwood envelope filters light into modern Italian BIO winery
Inspired by the agricultural architecture of the country's Veneto region, design studio MADE Associati Architetti...
Hundreds of repurposed orange crates make up striking facade in Italy
Orange crates never looked so good. Studio NOWA (Navarra Office Walking Architecture) repurposed hundreds of the...