Green-roofed Casa 23’s porous facade opens and closes to save energy
On the outskirts of the town Villeta in Colombia, Bogotá-based architecture firm Arquitectura en Estudio (aRE)...
6 cool cave homes that stay comfortable in summer and warm in winter
Cave homes have come a long way since prehistoric times. Far from primitive, many modern cave dwellings are surprisingly...
Jaw-dropping 3D-printed grotto explores the future of architecture
Architects Michael Hansmeyer and Benjamin Dillenburger unveiled their latest 3D-printed masterpiece—a full-scale...
Grass-roofed arches and planted terraces bring nature into this modern bazaar in India
Avadh Shilpgram contains nearly 200 craft shops, some of which are air-conditioned; craft courts; a dormitory hostel;...
These tenacious bees create sturdy nests by carving out sandstone
Bee populations have suffered in recent years, but one tenacious species thrives in a harsh environment: the deserts...
Geothermal-powered Wildcat Ridge Residence boasts breathtaking views of Aspen, Colorado
The 14,300-square-foot, two-story Wildcat Ridge Residence was built on a site that had been previous excavated...
BIG Unveils Cascading Public Square For England's Battersea Power Station
The project is helmed by a Malaysian development consortium and it was inspired by Malaysia's landscape and geology...
Diébédo Francis Kéré's Great Mosque and National Park Sit Beautifully In the Heart of Mali
Photo © Iwan Baan Kéré is a world-renowned architect with projects in India, China, Spain, Yemen, Togo, and...
Generating Giant Sandstone Walls to Fight Desertification
Desertification, the degradation of land in arid areas, is a growing problem due to deforestation, fires, and climate...
