UNSense to develop a 100-home “real-life testing environment” for the future of housing
UNSense, an arch-tech startup launched by UNStudio, has announced plans to develop an adaptive neighborhood of...
ODA to transform Rotterdam’s historic post office into a vibrant destination
After sitting vacant for over a decade, Rotterdam’s former Central Post Office, the Postkantoor, will soon undergo...
Minimalist cabin in the Netherlands allows glampers to relax in style
From fancy safari tents to futuristic pods, there are various levels of glamping these days. But for those looking...
Gleaming, recyclable facade clads a solar-powered Dutch house
Move over, brick and mortar — a new house in Amsterdam is eschewing the traditional facade for a striking alternative...
UNStudio designs “future-proof” cable car for Amsterdam
Amsterdam residents and visitors alike may soon see the city from sweeping new heights. Dutch architectural practice...
Dutch town helps out rare bat species by installing "bat-friendly" streetlights
Street lighting can impact bats' feeding patterns and internal compasses, as well as the activity of their insect...
A massive pollution-fighting green wall engulfs this Dutch city hall
When the Dutch city of Venlo decided to become the world’s first region to fully adopt Cradle to Cradle (C2C)...
6 solar roads shaking up infrastructure around the world
Roads aren't just for walking or driving anymore. Solar road or pathway projects around the world are showing that...
Gorgeous Dutch home in a converted church seeks buyers
A stunning church-conversion just 15 minutes from Amsterdam has hit the market in Muiden, Netherlands. The adaptive...
Gleaming copper-colored steel wraps this solar-powered Dutch sports campus
You don’t need to be a sports fanatic to be taken with Sportcampus Zuiderpark—a €50 million sports park designed...
Plastic-fishing group in Amsterdam turns trash into contemporary furniture
If we remove plastic from the world's waterways, what happens to it next? Amsterdam-based Plastic Whale - the "first...
Skinny micro-home creates the illusion of space with natural light and materials
Space-saving furniture and ample glazing are key in making this skinny timber house welcoming and livable despite...
First plastic-free supermarket aisle opens in Amsterdam
The world's first plastic-free supermarket aisle opened on February 28 at the Amsterdam location of the Netherlands-based...
Unusual Dutch bridge embraces flooding in a thought-provoking way
Modern bridges are typically built at least a foot higher than the expected 50-year flood, but that’s not so...
The Netherlands plans 26,910-square-foot floating solar farm at sea
Around 26,910 square feet of floating solar panels could provide clean energy for the Netherlands. Six Dutch companies...
