Lush green roof camouflages the Chameleon Villa into the Indonesian tropics
True to its name, the Chameleon Villa is a residence that seamlessly blends into its forested surroundings in Bali...
UN Environment and Yale present a sustainable tiny home in NYC
U.N. Environment and Yale University’s School of Architecture has unveiled an innovative tiny home that explores...
Confluence Park’s new solar-powered pavilions collect rainwater and provide shade from the summer sun
San Antonio’s idyllic Confluence Park just became a little greener and more scenic, thanks to a collaboration...
Solar-powered mountain home is a sustainable prototype for Aspen development
Like in many places across the U.S., the real estate market is booming in Aspen, Colorado. And, as companies move...
Curvaceous algae-covered towers proposed for Hangzhou
Paris-based studio XTU Architects recently unveiled designs for a futuristic high-rise in Hangzhou that blends...
The Fire Prevention Skyscraper brings sustainable housing to areas affected by forest fires
This futuristic skyscraper aims to provide sustainable housing while restoring the biodiversity lost during large...
Stunning ash staircase ties together an eco-conscious home in Mexico City
Located on a brownfield, the Cuernavaca House balances sustainability and beauty—so much so that the project...
LEED Gold UBC Aquatic Center takes an innovative approach to water recycling
A striking aquatics center at the University of British Columbia Vancouver melds elite-level swimming facilities...
This self-sustaining Australian home harvests its own food, energy, and water
Building a self-sustaining home can involve a higher upfront investment, but it usually pays off in the long run...
Henning Larsen to revitalize Brussels region with rooftop farming and co-housing
A post-industrial region in Brussels will find a new lease on life thanks to the vision of Henning Larsen Architects....
Off-grid Fossil Discovery Exhibit camouflages into the Texan desert
Big Bend National Park isn’t just a place of stunning natural beauty—the Texan park is also paleontological...
LifeEdited’s newest home brings off-grid luxury to Maui
If you loved LifeEdited’s shape-shifting Manhattan apartment from a few years ago, prepare to be stunned by the...
Zero-energy tiny home has a near-invisible footprint
COULSON architects' Disappear Retreat is a tiny, mirrored house that not only appears to disappear into the landscape...
Gorgeous roof garden feeds owners in the off-grid Yin & Yang House
Architecture studio Penda unveiled designs for an off-grid home Kassel, Germany with a stunning rooftop garden....
Breezy solar-powered “sponge” house is in tune with nature
Nature is celebrated at every turn in The Country House, an environmentally conscious home that embraces indoor-outdoor...
Solar-powered home slides open to the Australian bush and ocean breezes
This lovely family home isn’t just minimalist in appearance—it also emphasizes minimal landscape impact. Australian...
Green-roofed holiday home is fashioned from three shipping containers
Melbourne-based Studio Edwards turned to cargotecture to minimize the impact of a sustainably minded getaway on...
Foster + Partners’ London playground is built of natural and sustainable materials
A new urban oasis for school children in London combines sustainable design with holistic learning. Foster + Partners...
NexLoop unveils water management system inspired by spiders, fungi, bees and plants
In its quest to sustainably serve the needs of urban farmers, NexLoop found inspiration for its water management...
Solar-powered Cottage in the Vineyard puts a modern spin on rural architecture
Ramón Esteve Estudio completed a minimalist mono-pitched dwelling that blends into its agricultural backdrop yet...
3 ways to capture water for your backyard garden (that won’t break the bank)
One major issue a lot of backyard farmers have to contend with is water. All plants need water in order to thrive,...
Grapevines spread through the cracks of Stuttgart’s proposed stone-clad high-rise
Pockets of greenery appear to split apart the stone facade of this new mixed-use tower planned for Stuttgart, Germany....
UK man builds highly sustainable near-Passivhaus home for his elderly parents
A UK man has built his parents the ultimate gift: a highly sustainable home where they can comfortably live out...
Greenery-covered ziggurat symbolizes Burkina Faso’s new era of democracy
African architect Francis Kéré is making headlines for this year’s Serpentine Pavilion, but London’s not...
Amazing Dutch Windwheel is a green energy generator you can live in
The iconic Dutch windmill is getting a high-tech makeover with a big eco-friendly boost. Today the Windwheel Corporation...
Diébédo Francis Kéré’s rainwater-harvesting 2017 Serpentine Pavilion unveiled in London today
Today marks the official debut of Diébédo Francis Kéré's spectacular rainwater-harvesting Serpentine Pavilion....
World’s most active volcano harbors a tiny off-grid home—and you can stay overnight
The Phoenix House is a tiny off-grid home that truly befits its name. Rising from the ashes of the world’s most...
This incredible urban oasis cafe is filled with living trees and vintage cars
Vintage cars may be popular collector's items, but rarely do you see them used as restaurant decor. That, didn't...
MINI’s tiny innovative home for three purifies the air in Milan
How do we cope with the increasing shortage of attractive housing in today’s cities? Car manufacturer MINI teamed...
This library shows how beautiful sustainable design builds community
This gorgeous new library just an hour’s drive from downtown Toronto is a true civic center with its welcoming...