
Townhomes with living roofs cost 45% less to build than area average
A Seattle-based architect is proving that high quality doesn't have to come at a high price. Matt Wittman of architecture...

Natural pink walls make up this eco-friendly hotel in Oaxaca
Designed by studios Taller Lu'um and At-te, the Monte Uzulu boutique hotel in Oaxaca, Mexico has doors made from local...

Archstorming announces winning proposals for a school made of recycled plastic in Mexico
Architectural competitions platform Archstorming recently presented the winners of its “Tulum Plastic School”...

Breezy home design for artist couple boasts a green roof of succulents
When Seattle-based firm Heliotrope Architects were approached by a couple to create a home that would reflect...

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...

Solar-powered prefab home in Texas features a whimsical pop art water catchment system
It's always interesting to see the homes of architectural professionals, but one Texas home builder is blowing...

Solar-powered Miami office is made entirely from repurposed shipping containers
Argentina-based Reale Arquitectos just unveiled plans for a stunning office building made completely out of shipping...

Portable ESCAPE Traveler XL home lets you hit the open road in freedom and luxury
If the ESCAPE Traveler XL sounds familiar, it’s because this tiny portable home is the upgraded and expanded...

Experimental eco-hostel promotes Andean culture and Pachamama love in Bolivia
Originally from a left-wing family from La Paz, 'hermana Libertad' keeps herself busy with the hostel, giving offerings...

Actor Ed Begley Jr. Builds Massive Home Underground Rainwater Harvesting System in LA
"Six Feet Under" and "Arrested Development" fans may be surprised to know that well-known actor Ed Begley Jr. is...

Method Homes and SEED Collaborative Unveil Completely Self-Sufficient, Portable SEEDClassroom
The portable classroom is designed to meet the 20 imperatives of the Living Building Challenge, an international...

Post-Apocalyptic Porous Skyscraper is Nestled Into a Massive Asteroid Crater
Crater-Scraper received an honorable mention in the 2013 eVolo Skyscraper Competition. Developed according to garden...

Floating Light Park Skyscraper Uses Solar Power and Helium to Hover Above Pollution-Choked Beijing
As we've reported in recent weeks, Beijing has been suffering from staggering air pollution. Light Park is designed...

Melbourne Water Encourages Australian Citizens to Build 10,000 Rain Gardens
Melbourne Water, a water supply company owned by the Victorian State Government, is encouraging Australian residents...

Europa City is a Massive Green-Roofed City of the Future for France
The massive culture, recreation, and retail center for Triangle de Gonesse, France is situated along the approach...