A Brisbane cottage is sustainably updated to gracefully age in place
In Brisbane’s leafy suburb of Paddington, Australian architectural practice Shaun Lockyer Architects has created...
Flowing marine research center inspired by tsunami waves
In response to an international design competition for a marine research center in Bali, architects Alfonso Lopez...
A passive solar home embraces nature with a reduced footprint
Walls of glass pull the outdoors in at the Lake Manitouwabing Residence, a new four-season family residence designed...
Sustainable desert home has a small water footprint in Nevada
Las Vegas-based Hoogland Architecture designed the Arroyo House, a forever home for a couple with a penchant for...
This ivy-covered writer’s studio camouflages into a leafy backyard
Here at Inhabitat, we love the trend of creative backyard studios, including the gorgeous Writer’s Shed that...
Yurt-inspired visitor's center in China blends into its exceptional surroundings
This gorgeous visitor center in China was inspired by Mongolian yurts. Architecture firm HDD combined locally sourced...
This solar-powered cabin is a dreamy green getaway in the Colorado Mountains
Perched on a rocky cliff at 10,000 feet, this pair of solar-powered cabins offer unique views of Colorado’s Sangre...
Giant ski slope to top green-roofed civic center in Beijing
The next time you visit Beijing you may want to get your sled ready. China’s ever-evolving capital will soon...
This library shows how beautiful sustainable design builds community
This gorgeous new library just an hour’s drive from downtown Toronto is a true civic center with its welcoming...
Mark+Vivi convert a tire shop into an artsy, energy-efficient live/work studio
Look inside Mark+Vivi’s live/work studio and it’s hard to imagine that this beautiful light-filled space used...
Schemata Architects renovate a Japanese eyewear shop with low-e glass
The existing building comprises two L-shaped blocks, one housing the eyewear shop and then other used as a cafe,...
Eco-conscious Parc Central adds beautiful green lungs to Guangzhou
The 24-meter-tall two-story Parc Central has a notably lower profile than its high-rise neighbors, however, still...
Green-roofed Lotus Square Art Center in China collects rain and light
The building is located at the North East corner of Hengqin Island in Zhuhai, China, within close proximity of...
Remote eco-cabin is a gorgeous seaside getaway in New Zealand
The Seaside Retreat may be small, but the remote cabin commands magnificent views of the Bay and the distant Rocky...
Gorgeous minimalist home in Chile overlooks jaw-dropping views of the Pacific Ocean
Topped with a kinked roof and glazed on two sides, the 60-square-meter IA House was strategically placed to maximize...
