
KAJ Hotel is a one-room boathouse rental that exudes hygge
The Danish idea of hygge brings “a quality of coziness and comfortable conviviality that engenders a feeling...

Ugakei Circles sustainable nature park set to open in 2021
It's no secret that tourism is often an incredibly important component to a destination’s economy. In the past,...

6 places to find the best recycled building materials
If construction is in your future — either with a new home build or a remodel — using recycled building materials...

Henning Larsen’s energy-efficient Kiruna Town Hall opens to the public
The northern Swedish town of Kiruna, that’s famously uprooting itself, has just inaugurated its new town hall...

Costa Rica eco-resort combines jungle yoga with sustainable design
The NALU boutique hotel in Costa Rica is a sustainable jungle retreat for exercise and relaxation. Merging green...

Australia's amazing Upcycle House is made from the ruins of an old home
Australian architecture firm Alexander Symes has given an old building a new lease on life by repurposing its materials...

WOHA's deep-green Enabling Village is a beacon of universal design
WOHA's latest project in Singapore proves that universal design can be incredibly sexy. The team just revamped...

Innovative recycled ceramic bricks keep this Hanoi house's interior fresh and clean
The building features an interesting double-skin facade and several voids in its interior. These elements improve...

This mobile beach hut sells eyeglasses made from sea waste, milk bottle tops, and discarded land mines
The Australian architect describes the project as a demonstration of efficient resource use. In a statement on...

Affordable chandi gar homes made with recycled plastic bricks pop up in a matter of hours
People living in Karachi, Pakistan generate 12,000 metric tons of trash every day. To deal with the issue, many...

Fashion stylist's tiny reclaimed wood cabin is the perfect escape from NYC
The cabin is located a mere 90 miles northwest of NYC. According to 6sqft, Newkirk found inspiration in Handmade...

Home maintenance expert turns her own home into a testing ground for cutting-edge sustainable design
Bloemker preserved much of the original look of the house, built in the style of mid-century modern, while giving...

These LEGO-like recycled plastic bricks create sturdy homes for just $5,200
Colombian company Conceptos Plásticos saw two pressing issues in the world and decided to tackle both with recycled...

Elderly man spends 53 years building an incredible cathedral by hand
This extraordinary cathedral made from salvaged materials has steadily risen over the past 50 years in a quiet...

LEED Platinum-certified New Balance World Headquarters raises the bar for indoor environmental quality
The 250,000-square-foot building is the first facility in the United States to achieve all possible credits in...