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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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,...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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