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wood cabin with glass door and gabled roof

These solar-powered cabins are made of natural materials and shungite plaster

The Karg Cabin provides owners with a cozy opportunity for off-grid living with 100% solar-power capabilities (and...

large stone wall around white home with hanging plants on the roof

'Hovering' gardens passively cool this energy-efficient home

Indian design firm Niraj Doshi Design Consultancy has unveiled a stunning home in Pune, India that proves that...

three white structures on a rocky landscape

Stunning home on Spanish island built partially underground

Formentera-based Marià Castelló Architecture has become known for creating incredible homes that deftly...

hobbit home embedded into the earth

Charming hobbit home in Slovenian 'Shire' is built of local, natural materials

While it may not be located in the Shire, this hobbit home in Slovenia is just as magical as a Middle Earth abode....

tiny house with varying shades of grey

Artist installs nature-inspired tiny house made out of recycled glass and plastic in Times Square

Brooklyn-based artist Fernando Mastrangelo has combined his passion for art and sustainability into one gorgeously...

elongated home with large wooden deck surrounded by greenery

Eucalyptus screens block out the sun's harsh rays in this off-grid home

São Paulo-based firm Studio MK27 has unveiled a spectacular home made out of a beautiful blend of natural and...

four connected huts with thatched roofs

Eco-resort in Tulum features luxury beach huts made of natural materials

Getting away from the hustle and bustle of daily life is much easier thanks to gorgeous boutique hotels in stunning...

wooden cabin with large windows

Two design students build a charming, off-grid summer cabin in a remote Finnish forest

Design students Timm Bergmann and Jonas Becker (now Studio Politaire) decided to put their learned knowledge to...

Naked Gallery, eco-resort, China, Xiaohui Designer Studio, waste material, bamboo, recycled material, waste, natural building materials, traditional building techniques, green architecture

Outstanding eco-friendly resort in China is made with recycled and locally-sourced materials

The four pavilions of the Naked Gallery resort in China were built using a combination of locally available natural...

Chapel, tents, Portugal, Plano Humano Arquitectos, wooden beams, National Scout´s Activities Camp (CNAE), tiny building, green architecture, natural building materials, gable roof, panoramic views

This tent-shaped chapel in Portugal is in tune with nature

This open and inviting tent-shaped chapel by Plano Humano Arquitectos was designed to take full advantage of the...

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Spend the night in this magical Hobbit House tucked into the Washington shire

Tiny house builder Kristie Wolfe has created an amazing hobbit home in Washington’s breathtaking Columbia River...

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Beautiful cow barn in Basel is made of tree branches topped with a grassy roof

Swiss architects Forschungs + Architekturbüro AG have made some lucky cows very happy with a stunning new barn...

Culardoch Shieling hut, Moxon Architects, green roof, tiny hut, Scotland, locally sourced materials, natural building materials, green architecture, tiny house

Surprisingly modern hut in the Scottish Highlands is insulated with heather, moss and stone

This small hut nestled in the Scottish Highlands combines the influences of Le Corbusier's iconic Chapelle Notre...

Wirmboden chapel, Innauer-Matt Architects, chapel, Austria, locally sourced stone, natural building materials, natural light, spruce, stone, green architecture, tiny buildings

Tiny Wirmboden chapel in Austria is made of stone sourced on-site

Nestled in an alpine valley in Western Austria, this tiny chapel is a serene haven for local farmers. After an...

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This tropical paradise home has an all-natural swimming lagoon filled with live fish

Brazilian architecture firm Studio MK-27 has turned a breathtaking Miami home into a tropical paradise complete...

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