
Dismountable dojo in Vietnam is topped with a rice husk roof
Energy efficiency, Japanese design and an emphasis on low site impact are combined at DOJO Saigon, a new light-filled...

Greenhouse-inspired home harvests rainwater for backyard garden
In the idyllic town of San Miniato in the region of Tuscany, Italy, local architecture firm LDA.iMdA architetti...

Solar-powered Austin home embraces sustainability in more ways than one
In South Austin, Miró Rivera Architects has completed the Westridge Residence, a contemporary home with an emphasis...

Prefab alpine shelter boasts phenomenal views and a small footprint
On the border between Italy and France, a new alpine shelter with breathtaking views has been gently placed atop...

Mirage Architecture envisions a solar-powered glass cube for Lithuania’s national concert hall
In response to an international design competition for Lithuania’s National Concert Hall in Vilnius, Iranian...

A native meadow green roof camouflages a low-impact Hamptons home
When a husband and wife purchased five acres of bluff top property overlooking the Peconic Bay in the Hamptons,...

An eco-friendly island resort immerses guests in the wild beauty of northern Norway
On a remote island above the Arctic Circle, Norwegian architecture firm Stinessen Arkitektur has created the Manshausen...

This eco-friendly bamboo restaurant was built in just 5 weeks
Crystal-blue waters, luxury accommodations and tropical appeal aren’t the only draws of Sundy Praia, São Tomé...

Zaha Hadid Architects break ground on an eco-sensitive multimodal bridge in Taiwan
The world’s longest single-mast, asymmetric cable-stayed bridge has broken ground in northern Taiwan. Not only...

Site-sensitive Woodhouse Hotel promotes agricultural tourism in Guizhou
In China’s southwest province of Guizhou, Shanghai-based architectural practice ZJJZ has completed the Woodhouse...

Son builds modern dream cabin from recycled materials for his aging father
Retiring to a cozy cabin in the woods is a dream of many. Josh Wynne helped his father fulfill that goal when he...

Zen-like Seattle retreat keeps a minimal footprint in a lush landscape
For those seeking an escape from the hustle and bustle of city life, feast your eyes on this beautiful light-filled...

Low-impact monastery huts in Italy are made from 100% recyclable materials
Edoardo Milesi & Archos designed a series of minimalist monastery guesthouses that reflect the monastics’ ascetic...

Lose yourself in Arctic beauty at Finland’s charming TreeHouse Hotel
Santa’s home base in the Arctic Circle has a new, uniquely crafted hotel that’ll let you watch the Northern...

Cork-clad Ecocubo tiny home pops up almost anywhere with minimal impact
Looking to reconnect with nature without roughing it on a campsite? Ecocubo, a tiny portable home made of wood...