Open-source CURA to turn shipping containers into emergency COVID-19 units
Hospitals overwhelmed by the COVID-19 pandemic could find a much-needed capacity lifeline in retrofitted shipping...
Powerbarn is a bioenergy plant offering power to 84,000 families
In the rural commune of Russi in northeast Italy, Italian architecture firm Giovanni Vaccarini Architetti has converted...
Stefano Boeri will revitalize Genoa with sustainable energy-producing urban design
A Stefano Boeri Architetti-led design team has won a competition to design a new urban project to transform the...
A massive green wall grows up the side of this luxury Italian hotel
On the banks of Italy’s spectacular Lake Como sits Il Sereno, a five-star hotel that not only offers top-of-the-line...
A gorgeous eco hotel to open in the Dolomites
In June, the Adler Hotel Group will debut ADLER Lodge Ritten, a new eco hotel in Italy’s Dolomites mountain range....
Climate change is wreaking havoc on Italy’s olive harvests
Italy is facing a major climate change crisis as the country’s olive harvests continue to decline. Italy’s...
Prosecco production is destroying soil in some Italian vineyards
Many people enjoy a glass of prosecco with their dinner, because it pairs well with everything from seafood to...
Solar-powered smart home puts a modern spin on rural Italian architecture
Montebelluna-based architecture firm Reisarchitettura, has put a contemporary twist on the traditional countryside...
A stone barn is transformed into a modern, energy-conscious home in Verona
Milan-based architecture practice Studio Wok has revamped a historic stone barn into a contemporary country home...
A historic hotel is sustainably revamped into a charming “alpine village” getaway
Bolzano and Berlin-based design practice NOA (network of architecture) recently renovated and expanded the Zallinger...
A giant tree grows inside CRA’s renovated farmhouse proposal
Italian design office Carlo Ratti Associati has unveiled designs for the Greenary, a renovated farmhouse that will...
Dramatic fountain and plaza define Foster + Partners’ newest Apple Store in Milan
Foster + Partners has unveiled images of Milan’s newest Apple Store—and it's just as strikingly gorgeous as...
Ancient rural hamlet reinterpreted as a solar-powered modern home
Rimini-based GGA Gardini Gibertini Architects has renovated a cluster of historic buildings into a modernist dwelling...
Coral forests thrive near Sicily’s underwater volcanoes
Nearly one kilometer below the water surface near Sicily, a rare ecosystem of corals, sponges and wildlife is thriving....
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...