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This geometric cabin in Slovenia is a perfect romantic getaway for nature-lovers

For those looking to enjoy a serene glamping retreat, this tiny geometric cabin in Slovenia is a dream getaway....

Kanin Winter Cabin by OFIS Arhitekti, prefab alpine cabin, Mount Kanin cabin, compact mountaineering cabin, cantilevered alpine cabin, alpine cabin in Slovenia,

Tiny alpine cabin rewards mountaineers who reach its stunning yet wild heights

The Julian Alps that stretch from Italy to Slovenia are a beautiful yet unforgiving landscape that seems impossible...

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These wooden blocks can be stacked up to create cabins, treehouses, and wilderness shelters

Most cabins lie flat upon the earth - but Ofis Arhitekti just unveiled a wooden retreat that's stacked up into...

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Mobile Smartdome homes pop up almost anywhere starting at €20k

Dome homes are durable, efficient, and—above all—fun to live in. Now you can get your hands on your very own...

Wooden House by studio PIKAPLUS, wooden home, compact timber cabin, tiny beautiful architecture, beautiful cabin design, tiny timber cabin, Slovenian cabins, contemporary cabin design,

Gorgeous forest home will fulfill your tiny cabin dreams

Get ready for some serious cabin envy. Architecture firm studio PIKAPLUS crafted a gorgeous tiny home that perfectly...

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2017 Goldman Environmental Prize recognizes 6 activists who risk life and limb to protect the environment

The winners of the 2017 Goldman Environmental Prize show you don't have to be a celebrity or politician to make...

Teahouse by Danica and Jože Kolarič, green roofed tea room, tea room hobbit style, hobbit house inspired architecture, hobbit like architecture, Ambienti Slovenia hobbit house

Grass hill hides a magical hobbit teahouse in Slovenia

A magical little teahouse is tucked away in the verdant hills of Slovenia. Created by Danica and Jože Kolarič,...

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Century-old WWI bunker is reborn as a contemporary alpine shelter

Premica Architects transformed the ruins of a former WWI bunker into a remote and off-grid alpine shelter. Set...

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Slovenia becomes first EU nation to enshrine human right to water in their constitution

While the United States faces a major environmental backslide under President-elect Donald Trump, a small central...

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Noordung launches stunning electric bike for cyclists who really, really love music

https://vimeo.com/190976177 The exclusive pre-production series limited edition Noordung bikes seek to connect...

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Tiny alpine hut is a cozy refuge in the harsh yet spectacular Slovenian Alps

Engineer and mountaineer Karlo Korenini designed the original 1936 bivouac shelter, which impressively withstood...

House XL by SoNo Arhitekti, gabled architecture, large family houses in Slovenia, contemporary family homes, cross laminated timber architecture

Handsome House XL is constructed almost entirely from cross-laminated timber

Located on the outskirts of a new residential area, House XL comprises two gabled volumes that lie parallel to...

Arhitektura Jure Kotnik, Forma Vila, Slovenia, metal facade, low-maintenance facade, locally sourced stone, green architecture, heat pump, solar tubes, ironwork, nautical design, green fireplace

Forma Vila’s low-maintenance metal facade is inspired by local iron-making tradition in Slovenia

The house is located in a small Alpine town close to the Slovenian-Austrian border. It sits on a hill top only...

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Exceptional prefab alpine shelter overlooks mind-boggling mountain views

http://vimeo.com/151364983 Clad in Rieder’s ‘öko skin’ glass fiber-reinforced concrete, the sharply pitched...

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Old Alpine barn is revitalized into a beautiful and modern loft apartment in Slovenia

OFIS Architects gutted the old barn, keeping the original facade intact while replacing the interior with a new...

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You can sleep like a floating astronaut in this Slovenian hotel

In order to promote sustainable tourism at KSEVT, the team created a site-specific exhibition that aims to simulate...

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Funky metal-clad home mimics the patchwork topography of Slovenia

This particular region of Slovenia is renowned for their vineyards that sculpt the undulating contours of the surrounding...

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Photographer captures mystical beauty of Slovenian mountainside at dawn

Lake Bled is a popular spot for prime photography opportunities, with its images appearing on both postcards and...

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SoNo Arhitekti unveils prismatic Slovenia Pavilion for the 2015 World Expo

The pavilion's silhouette is defined by five prismatic structures clad in vertical strips of wood laid in a variety...

Marko Korošec, frozen trees, snow photographs, rime ice landscape, Mount Javornik, Slovenia,weather photographer

Amazing photos capture the magic of Slovenia’s startling ice formations

When Marko Korošec got the opportunity to climb Mount Javornik he didn't hesitate to take it. The monumental...

Dekleva Gregorič Arhitekti, Compact Karst House, Karst, Slovenia, Karst Plateau, stony house, monolithic architecture, contemporary architecture, untreated wood, wooden volumes, limestone, pitched roof, concrete, skylights

Compact Karst House offers a contemporary twist on classic countryside living in Slovenia

Built for a young family, the 990-square-foot, two-story home features a pitched concrete roof and is clad in light-colored...

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Tratar Bikes Debut Beautiful Handmade Wooden Bicycles on Kickstarter

The Tratar Bike team consists of three members: founder and engineer Janez Tratar; architecture student and designer...

SADAR + VUGA, Ljubljana, Air Traffic Control Center, Slovenia, geothermal energy, renewable energy, solar heat gain, security zones, bronze glass windows, reflective bronze, bone white building

SADAR + VUGA’s Bone White Air Traffic Control Center Mirrors the Ljubljana Mountains

Though SADAR + VUGA first designed the project in 2006, construction was prolonged due to complex safety and security...

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ONDU Wooden Pinhole Cameras Bring Craftsmanship Back to Photography

Digital cameras have revolutionized the art of photography. Gone are hours in a darkroom, film, and treasured cameras...

CVDB Arquitectos, Ljubljana National Library, Ljubljana, Slovenia

CVDB Arquitectos’ Ljubljana National Library is Inspired by the Shape of a Standing Book

CVDB Arquitectos' proposed National and University Library of Ljubljana building (NUKII) is a symbol of knowledge...

Administrative Center Jesenice, Studio Kalamar, solvenia, corteen steel, metal mesh facade, shade screen, sun shade

Slovenia’s Administrative Center Jesenice Beats the Heat With a Corten Steel Mesh Facade

Located centrally in Jesenice, the new administrative center is sited next to the municipality building by a large...

House MJ, Novo Mesto, Kombinat, Slovenia, clerestory, daylight, daylighting, green roof, architects, architecture, Blaž Kandus

House MJ by Kombinat is a Sustainable Slovenian Gem in the Forests of Novo Mesto

House MJ is a split-level home with a concrete garage dug snuggly into the hill where the driveway meets the property....

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Swirling Tropical Garden Blooms Within Ljubljana’s Chamber of Commerce

The renovated green space measures nearly 2,100 square-feet and is filled with lush tropical greenery. With a concrete...

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Coodo’s Stylish Modular Units Can be Combined to Create the Prefab Home of Your Dreams

The Coodo system of modular units includes a multifunctional pavilion, a pergola, a summer kitchen, mobile living...

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Postojna Concert Hall Boasts the World’s First Post Office Inside a Cave

The original Postojna concert hall was partially demolished and the renovation constructed in its place. It was...

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