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Curvaceous algae-covered towers proposed for Hangzhou

Paris-based studio XTU Architects recently unveiled designs for a futuristic high-rise in Hangzhou that blends...

Rendering of the Fire Prevention Skyscraper.

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...

Cuernavaca House by Tapia McMahon, Mexico City Cuernavaca House, brownfield architecture in Mexico City, Cuernavaca House RIBA International Prize, ash central staircase, contemporary sustainable Mexico City architecture,

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...

UBC Aquatic Center by MJMA, UBC Aquatic Center LEED Gold, LEED Gold aquatic center, LEED swimming center, University of British Columbia aquatics center, sustainable swimming facility, sustainable water reuse for pools, rainwater collection ad reuse for aquatics center

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...

Aquas Perma Solar Firma, CplusC Architectural Workshop, green renovation, carbon-positive house, vertical gardens, solar power, rainwater collection, courtyard, aquaponics, vegetable garden, urban farming, green architecture, Sydney

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...

Key West development by Henning Larsen Architects, Architects A2RC, The Canal redevelopment plan Belgium, Brussels Canal redevelopment, urban farming Brussels, Anderlecht redevelopment, Brussels Key West canal masterplan

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....

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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....

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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...

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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...

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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...

Ashburnham Community School playground by Foster + Partners, Ashburnham Community School Playground, Ashburnham Community School, London playground, multi sensory playground, playground design by Foster + Partners,

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...

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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...

Cottage in the Vineyard by Ramón Esteve Estudio, vineyard modern house, modern Valencia architecture, solar powered Valencia architecture, eco-friendly vineyard architecture, passive house Valencia,

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...

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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,...

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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....

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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...

Burkina Faso National Assembly by Francis Kere, Burkina Faso parliament building, Burkina Faso national assembly, Ouagadougou national assembly, solar shading Burkina Faso, Ouagadougou architecture, Francis Kéré architecture

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...

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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...

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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....

Phoenix House by ArtisTree, Will Beilharz, Phoenix House by Will Beilharz, Phoenix House in Hawaii, Phoenix House AirBnB, Phoenix House Airbnb Hawaii, airbnb volcano house, solar powered tiny house, off grid tiny house, tiny house Hawaii, tiny house on a volcano, green architecture tiny house, sustainable tiny house, tiny house community Hawaii

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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Nature-inspired gallery celebrates Taiwan’s aboriginal cultures with cargotecture

A shimmering wave-like roof mirroring the Pacific Ocean tops this stunning new structure that celebrates Taiwan’s...

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Cloud House makes it rain on demand with creative water harvesting system

You won’t have to do a rain dance to make it rain at the Cloud House—sitting in one of its rocking chairs should...

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Zero-carbon home generates income by making more energy than it needs

The home of the future could slash your utility bills and generate enough money to help pay the mortgage. UK firm...

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This tiny home on wheels lets you change your Vista on a whim

The Vista, at its core, has a great deal in common with traditional recreational vehicles. The trailer measures...

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