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Minimalist hotel gym made out of locally-sourced stone features one of the largest glass panels in the world

UK architecture firm Invisible Studio has become known for its ground-breaking low-impact designs, but this time...

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Studio Lotus designs an innovative and low-impact visitor center for Jodhpur’s Mehrangarh Fort

Delhi-based multidisciplinary design practice Studio Lotus has won a competition to design the new visitor center...

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This spa in a Canadian nature reserve is committed to bettering its surroundings

Montreal-based firm Blouin Tardif Architecture has just completed work on a serene spa addition for BALNEA Spa...

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This cabin offers outstanding views of Oaxaca from a massive, cantilevering terrace

Nature-based refuges come in many shapes and forms, but this gorgeous cabin in Oaxaca manages to capture the serenity...

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Architects use prefabricated glulam pillars and vibrant colors to create playful beach home in Rio de Janiero

São Paulo-based architects, Nitsche Arquitetos have unveiled a beautifully colorful beach home made out of a...

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Olson Kundig breathes new life into former RV campground with low-impact huts on wheels

Seattle-based firm Olson Kundig has revamped an old RV campground in Washington's Methow Valley with a series of...

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Architect turns four shipping containers into an affordable and eco-friendly home

Architectural firm Matt Elkan Architect has unveiled a beautiful home on Australia's south coast, with a unique...

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Beautiful cedar home stands high on stilts to accommodate heavy snowfall in Japan

Fukushima-based firm Life Style Koubou has embedded a beautiful vacation home in the middle of an evergreen forest...

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Libya’s Stunning Tripoli Congress Center is Protected by a Tree-Inspired Mesh Facade

Completed in 2009, the Tripoli Congress Center provides a peaceful and welcoming place for world leaders. Located...

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This Low-Impact Cabin is Accessed Through a Hidden Retractable Staircase!

Perched on four concrete columns, the cabin is accessed by a motorized staircase that can be lifted like a drawbridge,...

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E.D.G.E Home Beautifully Balances Form with Function

The E.D.G.E. home features a simple footprint with a fully-integrated design that fits a lot of living space into...

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