Beautiful family home in Western Australia boasts a bevy of passive design features
While it may not exactly be the Little House on the Prairie, Osmington-based Archterra Architects certainly made...
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...
Locally crafted children’s learning center doubles as an emergency shelter in the Philippines
Scandinavian design studio Native Narrative is raising the bar for after-school facilities in the rural Philippines...
A Victorian cottage gets a stylish and sustainable makeover
In one of its latest eco-conscious retrofits, Australian architecture firm Green Sheep Collective has given a single-fronted...
Recyclable art pavilion made of mesh pops up in Kolkata
West Bengal’s biggest annual festival recently saw the addition of a strikingly contemporary pavilion that is...
An old post office is reborn as a bright and breezy beach house
A former post office has been revived as a bright and breezy beach house in Breamlea, Australia. Designed by St....
Affordable low-maintenance home embraces the Brazilian landscape in style
Simple and low-cost materials combine in the Itaipu House, a contemporary family home that doesn’t compromise...
A couple builds a fairytale-like rental cabin near a volcano for $30K
When Caroline and Julien traveled across South America in their Volkswagen Kombi, the couple noticed a dearth of...
Studio Puisto transforms an old bank into a modern hostel in Finland
Helsinki-based design firm Studio Puisto Architects has turned an old bank building into the new and chic Forenom...
Beautiful Wellington Welcome Pavilion glows like a lantern at night
Calgary-based architecture firm Studio North led a team of architecture students from the University of Toronto...
Computer modeling informed the whimsical design of this experimental home
At first glance, this house in Prague may look like a fanciful and whimsical work of art with little regard for...
This ivy-covered writer’s studio camouflages into a leafy backyard
Here at Inhabitat, we love the trend of creative backyard studios, including the gorgeous Writer’s Shed that...
A 17th-century Spanish hospital gets transformed into a cozy library
When Madrid-based design practice Murado & Elvira Architects won a competition to turn the ancient Sancti Spiritus...
Passive solar cabin embraces a dramatic Washington landscape
Seattle-based design firm Prentiss Balance Wickline Architects designed the Lot 6 Cabin, a charming retreat with...
Built on a budget, this elegant Dock Building glows like a lantern in Vancouver
Tight budgets typically pose one of the biggest challenges in design projects. But as Michael Green, CEO and President...
This pinecone-inspired gazebo is a playground for kids and adults alike
This nature-inspired mobile gazebo is a place where both kids and adults can play. Czech designers Atelier SAD...
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...
This minimalist prefab hotel offers stunning views of the Swiss Alps
This minimalist and modular hotel in the mountain resort of Lenzerheide, Switzerland offers a streamlined and modern...
Experimental furniture eyeing urban regeneration pops up in Madrid
Enorme Studio teamed up with MINI to create an urban installation that taps into concepts of sustainability and...
This tiny timber cabin was built from construction waste for under $30K
Transportable, versatile, and low-cost, this tiny timber cabin shows how the crafty use of local and recycled materials...
Solar-powered seaside cabin blends prefab design with traditional building techniques
This small solar-powered hideaway in British Columbia mirrors the natural incline of the cliff on which it sits....
ACES treehouse in Colorado is perfect for wildlife observation
A new treehouse in Aspen, Colorado is bringing kids closer to the wonders of nature. Charles Cunniffe Architects...
This “Hairy” micro-office in the UK is made from 546 brooms
We’ve seen our fair share of unusual architecture, but this “hairy” building is a first. UK-based 2hD Architecture...
This solar-powered cabin is a dreamy green getaway in the Colorado Mountains
Perched on a rocky cliff at 10,000 feet, this pair of solar-powered cabins offer unique views of Colorado’s Sangre...
Cozy timber home embraces the Australian bush with a split form
Moloney Architects' Two Halves Home is a striking timber-clad residence that takes its name from its two seemingly...
Funky Gemma Observatory in New Hampshire is the perfect place for stargazing
The new Gemma Observatory in New Hampshire defies architectural tradition by rejecting the established dome form....
The SHED Project’s affordable micro-homes pop up in just one day
London’s housing crisis is one of the worst in the world, but an innovative new initiative could help alleviate...
Adorable owl cabins let you camp inside for free and off the grid in France
A giant trio of adorable timber owls has popped up in rural France—and you can sleep inside them for free! Perfect...
Tiny cave-like cabin pops up in the Welsh Hills
If adventure with comfort is your cup of tea, you'll love off-grid glamping at Arthur's Cave. Inspired by the legendary...
Yves Béhar’s shapeshifting Ori furniture transforms your home at the touch of a button
MIT Media Lab and design genius Yves Béhar are making tiny apartments more livable in a big way. One year after...