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...
Artist honors 14-year-old girl who helped rebuild his destroyed sculpture
The girl, whose name is Anine, created a Facebook page asking the community to donate money to rebuild Simon Selfmade,...
Artist creates thousands of urban birdhouses out of recycled scrap wood
Originally from Denmark, Dambo has grown his business around the Copenhagen area and beyond. His Happy City Birds...
Two compact modern homes fill challenging empty lots in an old, urban neighborhood
The homes were built to carefully blend into the neighborhood. For example, front porches have cantilevered second...
Creepy Skull Sculptures Rise from the Remains of Dead Skateboards
More frightening than those bruises, broken bones, or arthritis, your old skateboards have come back to haunt you....
Peru’s Chontay house was made using locally-sourced wood and clay to help it blend in with the surrounding mountains
The house is located on a a 5,800-square meter plot and is surrounded by agricultural land. It was built using...
This building made from hundreds of apple crates has a surprise inside
Built on a rectangular plot of 2,370 square meters, the Polish boxed building is the 2015 Expo’s fourth biggest...
Lanterns Sea Village offers temporary housing for surfers in Spain
Lanterns Sea Village is a proposed temporary housing solution for the many surfers who visit Tarifa's shores in...
Diamond-Shaped Tornado Treehouse Made From Reclaimed Wood Springs Up in LA
Since the Bel Air tree house had to be finished in less than two weeks, Romero called in the help of his friend,...
Inhabitat’s Top 9 Interviews of 2014
In the past year Inhabitat had the privilege of speaking with a variety of talented designers, architects and thinkers....
Reclaimed Wood Clads This Japanese Izakaya’s Origami-Like Interior in Montreal
Montreal's Izakaya Kinoya has been a hit on the city's food scene since its opening in 2012, but Jean de Lessard's...
Children Help Build and Set Ablaze a Miniature City Made From Wood Waste at Valencia’s Fallas Festival
Held every March to welcome the spring season, the annual Fallas Festival is Valencia's biggest and most vibrant...
Snøhetta Turns Old Wooden Boathouse into a Sweet Camping Retreat in Norway
When the Snøhetta studio arrived on Hudøy Island, the old wooden cabin was about to be torn down. Even though...
Carpenter Builds Woodland Love Nest For $4,000 in Just 6 Weeks!
Dave Herrle worked around the clock to complete his Westbrook woodland home and become self-sufficient. He knew...
Windfall Lumber Launches ‘Wabi Sabi’ Cladding Made From Reclaimed Wood
Windfall Lumber's new Sabi Cladding is influenced by the Japanese philosophy of Wabi-sabi. Sabi Cladding is made...
Ancient Kauri Wood Gets New Life in These Handmade Chairs
Born in the South of France, artist and artisan Guy Bucchi spent many years as a psychiatric nurse before moving...
GREEN BUILDING 101: Materials & Resources, Part 2—The Great Indoors
In our last Green Building 101 post, we delved into the LEED-H criteria for sustainable residential materials and...