
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...

Solar-powered Lowell Justice Center will be Massachusetts’ first LEED Platinum courthouse
Half-an-hour north of Boston, the Massachusetts city of Lowell has recently welcomed the new Lowell Justice Center,...

Serpentine roof tops a solar-powered community center in Western Sydney
Sydney-based architectural firm Carter Williamson Architects has completed the Woodcroft Neighborhood Center, a...

"Embroidered filtering skin” helps library regulate light
French design practice Serero Architectes Urbanistes has recently completed the new Bayeux Media Library, a light-filled...

Passive solar home makes the most of a difficult, triangular site in Sydney
When asked to renovate and expand a home on a challenging triangular lot in Sydney, local architectural practice...

De Stijl-inspired modern home generates all of its own energy
When a couple decided to “break free” from their cookie-cutter home and realize their long-awaited eco-friendly...

Passive solar house embraces indoor-outdoor living in sustainable comfort
Just 15 minutes from New Zealand’s capital is an environmentally conscious house that enjoys the best of city...

A Melbourne worker’s cottage gets revamped into a solar-powered family home
When a young family with two children approached Melbourne-based practice Gardiner Architects for a renovation...

A welcoming healthcare center in New Delhi follows passive design principles
New Delhi-based architecture and interior design firm VYOM has completed the Dental Care Centre, a recently opened...

Mud and recycled materials make up this sustainable Kerala home
When Ramanujan Basha decided to build a modern, eco-friendly home in Kerala, he turned to Wallmakers, a local design...

Bioclimatic home curves for optimal daylighting and views in Chile
In an effort to beat the intense Chilean heat without compromising views of Santiago, local architectural firm...

Rammed earth addition brings light and energy savings to a Melbourne home
When a growing family needed extra living space, they turned to Australian design studio Steffen Welsch Architects...

Solar-powered home takes advantage of cooling ocean breezes in Los Angeles
Crafted to embrace spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean, the Ziering Residence is defined by its dramatically...

Breezy caravan-inspired annex uses passive design for thermal comfort
In Melbourne, Australia, a 1960s family home has been updated with a new contemporary extension that draws inspiration...

Adaptable home brings together multiple generations under a solar roof
When local design studio Jost Architects was approached to design a home in Kew East, Melbourne, the firm not only...