A cluster of coast forest cabins brings a nature-loving family closer together
With their grown children living in different parts of North America, Indiana-based couple John and Pat Troth sought...
Naturalis Biodiversity Center reopens with a sustainable, future-proof renovation
After nearly a year of renovations, the Netherlands' prized Naturalis Biodiversity Center — a museum and research...
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,...
Contemporary barn-inspired home adheres to passive house principles
Delivering a modern twist to local historic building practices, London-based architectural practice Bureau de Change...
A Mumbai industrial complex becomes a modern, mixed-use campus
In the Mumbai suburb of Vikhroli, Indian architectural firm Studio Lotus and GPL Design Studio have given a disused...
Modern farmhouse-inspired dwelling in Melbourne is largely self-sufficient
Desirous of a “low-tech, country life,” a couple reached out to Brunswick-based architectural firm MRTN Architects...
Net-zero Maine house is designed to blend into the forest with age
When the owner of a beautiful natural site in Falmouth, Maine tapped Portland-based architectural studio Kaplan...
Kengo Kuma suspends a cocoon-like timber dwelling for minimal site impact
Prolific Japanese architecture firm Kengo Kuma and Associates recently worked its magic in the tiny Swiss village...
Green-roofed home is built of waste bricks and wood in Poland
Environmentally friendly with a beautifully textured facade, this brick house built of recycled materials in Poland...
Snøhetta designs healing forest cabins for patients at Norway’s largest hospitals
Patients at two of Norway’s largest hospitals can now find respite in Snøhetta’s newly unveiled Outdoor Care...
Farmhouse-inspired family home combines salvaged and sustainable materials
Salvaged materials from a century-old farmhouse and barn have been given new life as Ben’s Barn, a spacious family...
A modern, solar-powered home breathes new life into the Dutch countryside
In the Twente countryside of Rijssen, the Netherlands, Dutch practice Reitsema & partners architects and landscape...
Off-grid Glass Cabin is built of recycled materials on reclaimed Iowan prairie
Indianapolis-based architecture and design studio atelierRISTING recently completed the Glass Cabin, a family retreat...
Handsome timber-clad extension embraces Australia’s great outdoors
When the residents of a home in Eganstown, Australia, decided to add a modest extension to their house, they were...
Pinwheel-shaped timber cabin grows more beautiful over time
Like fine wine, the timber facade of this charming Norwegian cabin will improve over time. Designed by Mork-Ulnes...
Cozy minimalist home in Norway is crafted as the “epitome of hygge”
An hour north of Oslo, Danish studio Norm Architects have designed a family home they describe as the “epitome...
Timber tower taps into an abandoned airfield’s rebirth as bird nesting ground
An abandoned airfield on a Norwegian island is being reclaimed by nature, and bird lovers are invited to partake...
Rammed-charcoal home is a handsome oasis between the trees
Melbourne-based Branch Studio Architects crafted this dark and handsome number hidden away among the trees in Victoria....
Incredible luxury tree house is hidden away in a Cape Town forest
Not all tree houses are rustic backyard projects—some, like the stunning House Paarman in Cape Town, take the...
Gorgeous Washington barn house marries rustic elements with modern style
This gorgeous American barnhouse in Washington is the fruit of four years of collaborative architect-client labor....
Dreamy treehouse hidden in Woodstock offers magnificent Catskills views
A perfect getaway surrounded by nature is hidden away near the town of Woodstock. UK-based Antony Gibbon Designs...
Barn ruins transformed into contemporary home with spa
Parisian architecture studio Antonin Ziegler converted an abandoned barn into a metal-clad home crafted to evoke...
Norwegian cabin weathers a harsh climate for breathtaking views
Norway’s Lofoten archipelago is famous for its spectacular scenery with dramatic mountains and views of the northern...
Contemporary Atlantic house celebrates the history of its coastal landscape
Bates Masi + Architects completed a stunning eco-sensitive home that offers more than just rugged good looks. Located...
Copper-clad chapel is a beacon of unity in one of Helsinki’s most multicultural districts
In the long, dark, and cold winters of Helsinki, the Suvela Chapel shines bright as a welcoming, multi-faith space...
Minimalist timber cabin puts a modern twist on Austria’s rural vernacular
When clients approached LP Architektur to commission a rural retreat, the architects responded with a cozy cabin...
Solar-powered family retreat beautifully blends into California’s rolling hills
San Francisco-based Schwartz and Architecture completed a handsome home that complements, rather than detracts,...
Quaint spruce-clad cottage is crafted from wood harvested on-site
This beautiful spruce-clad cottage in Norway was almost completely built by the owners themselves using materials...
Modern meets rustic in the Hemmingford House built from natural materials
A new home has sprung from the ruins of an old farmhouse in the countryside south of Montreal. SIMARD architecture...
Barn-inspired contemporary home ages beautifully over time
Topped with a steep gabled roof, House for Beth is a conspicuous landmark in the flat agricultural fields of Door...