
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...

The adorable Acorn tiny cabin is made of wood salvaged from an old mansion
We've seen a lot of tiny homes over the years, but the Acorn has to be one the most adorable designs we've ever...

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...

Kayak instructor builds tiny woodland home for $11,000
Schulz's tiny woodland cottage measures 14' x 16', and it was built entirely from materials gathered at a local...

Bioclimatic boarding house keeps naturally cool in tropical Indonesia
In addition to its low-energy qualities, the Surabaya boarding house is also proof that a low-cost budget doesn’t...

Father and son turn salvaged wood into timeless furniture
When Tor Erickson joined the family furniture business last year he sought to make his mark on their designs, many...

Solar-powered luxury villa is an energy-neutral gem set in a Dutch dune landscape
Rising above the ground like a dune, the 489-square-meter Villa V is a top-heavy structure with the smaller ground...

Manufract uses salvaged wood and bio-resin to create “self-healing” furniture
Marcel Dunger and Florian Meier, co-founders of Manufract, say it’s no accident that bio-resin is the choice...

Artist paints sublime landscapes onto salvaged logs
Rather than disguise the log’s original form, Moritsugu paints directly on the wood and leaves the existing cracks...

Gorgeous tiny home on wheels blends midcentury and boho style in Austin
The 400-square-foot home was created from two joined mobile trailers, connected by a breezeway. Colorful stairs...

archimania's Conservation Hall is a sunken extension that preserves a historic governor's mansion
The sunken courtyard receives an abundance of natural light and is filled with greenery. It is surrounded by 15,000...

Inhabitat's Top 7 Most Inspiring Stories of 2014
Every year you come across those stories that warm your heart and lift your spirits. Whether it involves a tough...

Phoebe Washburn's Mind-Boggling Installations are Made From Scrap Wood & Cardboard
Her 2011 installation, Nunderwater Nort Lab at Zach Feuer Gallery in New York City, juxtaposed two seemingly unrelated...

Man Transforms School Bus into a Groovy Mobile Cabin Made from Leftover Forest Cuttings
A long-time traveler, Selby had long entertained the idea of a bus conversion, but the decision to purchase a $3,000...

Rustic Modern Home Built from Salvaged Wood Acts Like a Bridge in Chile
Casa Estero Puente covers an area of 100 x 50 meters and acts as a bridge over a creek in Ulmos forest, located...