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A person taking a picture of a pavilion with rows of colorful lights.

Paperless Pavilion says goodbye to paper waste

The Consulate General of the Netherlands in Guangzhou approached Superimpose Architecture to design a small pavilion...

A tree branch partially obscuring the window and facade of a home.

A green remodel gave this 1950s home major treehouse vibes

Your home might be cozy, but nothing compares to the fun of a childhood treehouse. Hazel Road Residence combines...

A bird's-eye view of a square white home centered around a courtyard.

Finally a Court House is a house designed around a courtyard

Wind and Wellington, New Zealand go hand in hand. Finding an outdoor space with an escape from the constant wind...

tall glass college building

New Ohlone College buildings target net-zero energy consumption

Global architecture company CannonDesign and San Jose-based firm Anderson Brulé Architects have recently completed...

a two-story home. the lower floor features an opaque white facade on the left side, and glazing on the right side. the upper floor features wraparoun glazing framed by an overhanging timber facade. interior lights make the home glow.

Geothermal-powered timber home glows by an Austrian lake

Locally procured materials and energy-efficient building systems make up the Wohnhaus am Eichenberg (Residence...

round orange and red pavilion made from recycled plastic bricks

Glowing Wishing Pavilion is made with 5,000 recycled plastic bricks

To celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival of 2019, Hong Kong-based studio Daydreamers Design crafted a glowing lantern-inspired...

rendering of staggered tower lit up at night

New BU academic tower will be 100% free from fossil fuels

To advance a Climate Action Plan to reach net-zero emissions by 2040, Boston University has recently broken ground...

two lit-up Jack-o'-Lanterns in a dark room

Light your pumpkins the EEK-o-friendly way this Halloween

With spooky season upon us, consider illuminating your jack-o'-lanterns in an eco-friendly way. But what are some...

small wood treehouse in a courtyard

LEED Platinum Sitka captures the Pacific Northwest spirit with a lush, fog-enabled courtyard

Local architectural practice Runberg Architecture Group has raised the bar for sustainable design in Seattle with...

long gray building partially built underwater

Europe’s first underwater restaurant opens its doors in Norway

Europe’s first underwater restaurant, “Under,” has just welcomed its first guests to an extraordinary Snøhetta-designed...

white and brick apartment buildings

Clyde Mews eco-village champions sustainable housing alternatives in Melbourne

Melbourne recently became home to Clyde Mews, an inspiring “eco-village” that champions sustainable, community-focused...

ornate chapel with bright lights in the center

Luminous LEDs transform Prague’s historic Mirror Chapel into an interactive art space

The lavish interiors of Prague, Czech Republic’s Mirror Chapel were recently transformed into a psychedelic art...

timber pavilion with slatted screens

KOGAA creates an energy self-sufficient City Cell in response to climate change

Galvanized by the growing debate on climate change, Brno-based KOGAA Architectural Studio and NEXT Institute Research...

black timber and brick mid-century home

A curved tunnel provides an unexpected connection in a renovated, mid-century home

When a well-traveled couple tapped Australian design practice Nic Owen Architects to renovate and expand their...

On the left, sinks in bathroom with plants near the ceiling. On the right, waterless urinals with plants above them.

These bold, eco-friendly bathrooms reduce water usage by 80%

Hong Kong-based design practice Ida&Billy Architects have completed an unusually eye-catching bathroom redesign...