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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...

House MM by Chris Collaris Architects, House MM Amsterdam, Amsterdam green renovation, black solar panels, blackened timber home, minimalist blackened timber architecture, passive solar home Amsterdam

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...

Everything in this LA store was built with repurposed cardboard rolls

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...

Wyoming architects convert former hayloft into light-filled guest home

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...

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

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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