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A 1940s home gets a modern update with reclaimed materials

Australian studio Porter Architects has sensitively restored and updated a 1940s dwelling in Lake Wendouree, Australia...

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Couple builds an ‘Earthship’ tiny home for less than $10K

DIY home builds are never easy, and rarely cheap, but one ambitious couple managed to create a beautiful tiny home...

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Parsons School of Design unveils sustainable public seating in New York City

Leave it to the creative minds at the Parsons School of Design to renovate public seating for a more eco-friendly...

Tiny Home exterior of Cedar planks and corrugated metal

This whimsical tiny house with its own pizza oven was built for just $15,000

Although some may equate living in a tiny house with austere minimalism, with savvy planning there's always room...

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Whimsical park built of recycled materials pops up in Shanghai

Shanghai’s hip Anfu Road recently sprouted a whimsical urban intervention that shows how one man’s trash create...

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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...

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Traditional barn raising techniques bring a modern cost-effective farm to life

With traditional rural roots and modern flair, the Swallowfield Barn by MOTIV Architects builds community in a...

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DIY tiny cabin is made out of old skateboards and a horse trough

When it comes to DIY, sometimes just one simple tool can make all of the difference. Nick Orso spent two years...

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A striking sawtooth roof tops this net-zero lake house in Canada

Architects Julia Jamrozik and Coryn Kempster have created a gorgeous lakeside home that actually generates as much...

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Beautiful PET lamps combat plastic waste around the world

The National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) Triennial is in full swing and some of our favorite pieces on display at...

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The Springingstream Guesthouse mimics the mountains of China with an undulating roof

Beijing-based studio WEI Architects renovated an abandoned building in China's remote Fujian province into a beautiful...

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Tattoo shop-turned-distillery renovated using materials reclaimed on-site

Architecture studio tres birds workshop used reclaimed and locally available materials to turn the former Mancinelli's...

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Low-impact Abbotsford Eco House uses recycled materials wherever possible in Melbourne

Recycled and reclaimed materials are fitted throughout the Abbotsford Eco House, a sustainable residence that earned...

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Dreamy cabin harvests rainwater and natural light for a minimal carbon footprint

Nevada-based INCLINEDESIGN proves sustainable design can be beautiful in this dreamy timber cabin on Lopez Island,...

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Solar-powered forever home is a modern take on the rustic farmhouse

‘Waste not want not’ seems to be a motto of Horseshoe Residence, a modern solar-powered farmhouse built with...

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Weathered steel and reclaimed materials blend a modern home into the woods

Raleigh-based Tonic Design completed a creative new home that plays with the contrast between old and new through...

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Stunning shipping container home can be yours for $125k

Architect and builder Ty Kelly wanted to disconnect from the stresses of city life in Seattle - so he built an...

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This human-sized birdhouse for two is perched among the treetops

If you’ve ever wished you could make like a bird and roost in the trees, you’ll love this charming birdhouse-shaped...

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This light-filled tiny house is made almost entirely of reclaimed wood

Proving that repurposed materials can be used to create gorgeous design, this 26-foot-long Legacy tiny home is...

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Stunning Lake Michigan home is built from dying ash reclaimed onsite

This stunning timber home embraces the Midwestern landscape with its design and use of local, reclaimed materials....

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Salvaged materials from devastating fire take new life in a British pier

A British seaside pier destroyed by a devastating fire in 2010 has made an incredible comeback in the hands of...

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Light-filled timber home is a modern zen haven in Seattle

How do you combine countryside tranquility with urban style? MW|Works Architecture+Design strikes a thoughtful...

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Dwell Development’s net-zero home in Seattle is packed with sustainable goodness

This 5-Star Built Green home in Mount Baker, Seattle is packed with sustainable elements - including locally and...

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This tiny off-grid cabin in the UK is clad with reclaimed slate tiles

This rustic writer's retreat in UK's Snowdonia National Park is covered with local stone and slate tiles reclaimed...

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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...

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Dreamy summer retreat built of salvaged materials sends eclectic vibes in Austin

Austin-based Andersson-Wise Architects designed a unique boathouse that blends into its surroundings and, according...

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This crazy boot-shaped tiny house could only exist in Texas

Only in Texas, people. This whimsical boot-shaped home may look like a quirky roadside stop, but it's actually...

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Off-grid shipping container cabin has a warm wooden interior

Shipping container residences can be elaborate and complex, but sometimes bringing it back to basics is the key...

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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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Antique farm equipment reborn as delicate works of art

These stunning nature-inspired sculptures are so beautiful you might not notice at first glance what they’re...

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