WOOMETRY upcycles salvaged wood into eco-friendly home goods
On the outskirts of Lisbon, Portugal in Santa Iria de Azoia, sustainable creative studio WOOMETRY is giving unwanted...
Studio NAB wants to boost urban biodiversity with an insect hotel at a bus stop
Waiting for the bus is usually a drag, but what if the experience could instead become an opportunity to be closer...
TRS Studio turns shipping containers into low-cost Pachacutec housing
Improved housing could soon be coming to Pachacutec, a dusty shantytown on the outskirts of Lima. Peruvian architectural...
A historic farmhouse is transformed into a modern home with a green roof
The building elements of a century-old farmhouse in Park City, Utah have been salvaged and transformed into a beautiful...
Green Building in Cold Climates: Inhabitat Interview with Bernat and Kate of Maison Durable Portneuf
We've seen many examples of how well green buildings can work in temperate and warm climates, but what about the...
This modular orphanage in Thailand was built using local and recycled materials
This cluster of tiny shelters for Burmese children in Thailand was built using reclaimed wood and locally sourced...
Gorgeous modern home makes stunning use of recycled and salvaged materials
Architecture studio tenfiftyfive paired modern luxury with sustainable and nature-centric design in their design...
Light-filled cancer center harnesses the healing power of nature
The healing powers of nature have been put to good use in the recently completed Maggie’s Oldham. London-based...
Award-winning grass-covered pavilion in India constructed with over 1,000 recycled pallets
Over a thousand discarded shipping pallets went into the making of this partly planted, undulating pavilion in...
Mexican winery built from recycled wood and rammed earth blends into the valley landscape
Mexico’s booming wine country of Valle de Guadalupe in Baja California recently welcomed the chic BRUMA winery,...
How Habitat for Humanity recycles the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree to build homes for those in need
We contacted Habitat for Humanity to get the full story behind what happened to the ghosts of Christmas trees...
Romantic Treehouse huts are tucked away in Beijing’s tranquil mountains
Wee Studio’s Treehouse structures aren’t treehouses in the strict sense of the word—the timber huts are elevated,...
Plants grow and chickens roam inside this barn turned artist studio
The studio sits on a vineyard in Sebastopol, blending with the surroundings thanks to its vernacular architecture. The...
Floating timber pavilion transforms a Swiss lake into an exciting new public square
The design for the Pavilion of Reflections was inspired by Zurich’s important bathing culture; the city is home...
Stunning Origami House unfolds into Bali’s lush jungle
Placed on a plinth, the 450-square-meter Origami House features a long overhanging roof to shield the interior...
