LOT-EK upcycles 140 shipping containers into an apartment complex in South Africa
A massive, modular residential building has risen in Johannesburg, South Africa with aims of revitalizing Maboneng...
Nine African cities commit to reaching zero carbon by 2050
Nine cities across Africa, a continent vulnerable to climate change, are taking action. Recently, these cities...
Thousands of plastic bottles transformed into an inspiring tower of hope in South Africa
A million plastic bottles are purchased worldwide every minute, with annual consumption set to top half a trillion...
Water-purifying tower could heal landscapes scarred by acid mine drainage in South Africa
Johannesburg, South Africa was built on mining. The gold mining industry began there in the late 1800s, and the...
Modern recycled container house in South Africa operates 100% off grid
Sustainable design has taken longer to get off the ground in South Africa largely due to expensive construction...
South African office building was designed to keep its occupants healthy
The office building is located in Sandton, area situated within the metro area of Johannesburg, South Africa. It...
Old shipping container is converted into a chic coffee shop in Johannesburg
Non-profit Architecture for a Change transformed a former shipping container into a chic coffee shop in Johannesburg,...
Stand 47 farmhouse in Johannesburg marries high-end engineering with vernacular design
Rooke built the house on Monaghan Farm just north of Lanseria Airport, Johannesburg. Nestled amid green and amber...
Hypnotic street art hides a blue wildebeest’s head in Johannesburg
http://vimeo.com/136698680 Artist r1 chose to hide the image of a blue wildebeest within Hidden Trophy because...
Tiny Abod Shelters Provide Humane Housing for Slum Dwellers in Just One Day
Originally from Des Moines, Iowa, Doug amassed a team of designers to help him with his latest philanthropy project...
Reclaimed wood artwork beautifies downtown Johannesburg
Artist r1 beautified Johannesburg’s urban fabric yet again with his recently completed reclaimed wood art installation....
Adjaye Associates to transform a Johannesburg industrial building into a verdant residence
A disused industrial building in Johannesburg may be getting a plant-covered overhaul by New York-based...
Multicolor Recycled Shipping Containers Provide a Bright Learning Environment for Kids in South Africa
Johannesburg-based Architects of Justicewere commissioned to design the library, but after the project ran out...
Street Artist r1 Recycles Reclaimed Wood Pallets Into Mobile Pop-Up Benches in Johannesburg
During the Absolut residency, the six artists shared an apartment in Jeppestown, Johannesburg where they exchanged...
Support iThemba Tower: Soaring Art Installation Made with 5,000 Plastic Bottles to Promote Recycling in South Africa
We are a team of South African artists who wish to support the people of Troyeville in downtown Johannesburg to...
