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A gloomy house is revived as a modern solar home built of recycled materials

A dark and gloomy, non-insulated dwelling with zero views to speak of has been dramatically transformed into a...

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Architects recycle shipping containers into a breezy Dhaka home

In Dhaka, Bangladesh, local architecture firm River & Rain transformed four shipping containers into a light-filled,...

white home with different colors of wood planks on the front facade

This net-zero home is inspired by Iceland’s volcanic landscapes

In sunny Santa Monica, local studio Minarc has unveiled one of its latest projects built from mnmMOD panels, its...

blue dome floating on a river with skyscrapers in background

A dome made of rearview mirrors, seat belts and soda bottles floats on Grand River

Husband-and-wife team Amanda Schachter and Alexander Levi of New York City-based SLO Architecture recently set...

outdoor dining area in front of two shipping containers

13 shipping containers are reborn as a new restaurant on Treasure Island

On the heart of San Francisco’s man-made Treasure Island, a chic restaurant has popped up inside a series of...

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Historic warehouses transformed into a swanky boutique hotel in New Orleans

New York City-based architecture and interior design firm Stonehill Taylor tapped into New Orleans’ storied past...

Dining area with wood tables, exposed brick walls, and pipes with Edison bulbs for lighting

Mode:lina upcycles construction materials into an industrial-chic eatery

This new eatery in Poznań, Poland sports an unconventional interior that’s all about imaginative upcycling....

Exterior of the home which sits near a creek

An 1820s Catskills manor gets a marvelous modern makeover

Just two hours outside New York City sits a stunning vacation rental that blends old-world charm with contemporary...

Waterfront shack with small wood deck

Old fisherman’s shack is reimagined as a dreamy eco retreat

Eco-conscious couple Jamie and Ingrid Kwong have breathed new life into an old fisherman’s shack by transforming...

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These tiny steel cabins in Joshua Tree epitomize off-grid design

Located just north of Joshua Tree National Park, two tiny cabins clad in weathered steel give off the impression...

Outside view of the home at dusk, interior warmly glowing from lamps

An old 1930s home gets a modern makeover into a cozy beach cabin

Seattle-based architecture firm Olson Kundig is no stranger to cabin design, having completed many beautiful retreats...

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This custom-built tiny house is big on interior design

Washington-based company Handcrafted Movement is making quite the name for itself with custom-made tiny homes....

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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...

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This Puget Sound eco cabin is made almost entirely from reclaimed materials

Activist and artist Anna Hoover collaborated with architect Les Eerkes from Olson Kundig Architects to build the...

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Architects squeeze an ethereal art gallery into a narrow Shanghai alleyway

Chinese studio Wutopia Lab converted a dim, dark alleyway between two buildings into a beautiful, light-filled...

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Old stables morph into a curvy eco-conscious home

Minimal environmental impact was a guiding design principle behind True North, a home built from the bones of 19th...

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Architecture students transform an old Alabama bank into a town library

A historic bank in a tiny Alabama town has been reborn into a surprisingly elegant library with looks rivaling...

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Blackened timber cottage with solar replaces a decayed brick home

An old and decayed brick house north of Amsterdam has transformed into a modern solar-powered dwelling that stands...

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Architects transform 150-year-old Slovenian hay barn into a stunning contemporary home

Slovenian firm Styria Arhitektura worked pure architectural magic by transforming a 150-year-old hay barn into...

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Muppet set designer’s Tower House is a psychedelic escape made from repurposed materials

This one-of-a-kind house near Woodstock has a history that is as unique as it is. John Kahn, the home's creator,...

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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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Nigerian man invents cool jet car that operates on land and water

If you're ever in Lagos, Nigeria, watch for a quirky aero-amphibious jet car roaming the streets. Self-taught inventor...

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Salvaged wood clads handsome mountain cabin in Vermont

This handsome timber cabin nestled in the foothills of Vermont’s Green Mountains stands out from the pack with...

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Architect rebuilds his grandparents’ mountain cabin by repurposing its original materials

Architecture passed down from one generation to the next never goes out of style. Architect Jon Danielsen Aarhus...

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Architects transform an old hay barn into a stunning minimalist home

OFIS Architects have converted an old hay barn in Slovenia into a gorgeous living space. The barn was originally...

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Everything in this LA store was built with repurposed cardboard rolls

Looks like some swanky LA shops are swapping glitz for green. Aesop, a popular skin care company, has just unveiled...

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Wyoming architects convert former hayloft into light-filled guest home

Nothing tugs at our country-loving hearts quite like a good barn conversion. With this minimalist renovation in...

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Itsy-bitsy mouse cafes pop up on the streets of Sweden

A mysterious street art group has been installing adorable mini mouse cafes along the streets of Malmö, Sweden...

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Rustic Prairie House in Wisconsin reaches for the stars with a rooftop observatory

The client was looking for a house that would provide a strong connection to nature and the elements. The architects...

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Punah Project recycles industrial waste into fashion-forward accessories

It's not often that manufacturing companies are overly concerned with the environmental impact of their excessive...

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