Adaptable home brings together multiple generations under a solar roof
When local design studio Jost Architects was approached to design a home in Kew East, Melbourne, the firm not only...
New library in Hanoi aims to show young children the benefits of aquaponics in an urban setting
While most libraries tend to be filled with nothing more than books, the new VAC library (an abbreviation of the...
Net-zero home is designed to blend in with its natural, protected landscape
Located adjacent to designated wetlands, the Tung House by Seoul-based firm Project Architecture is a net-zero...
Solar-powered glass cafe overlooks a “green lung” in Jerusalem
Sacher Park, the largest public park in the center of Jerusalem, Israel, has recently gained a new cafe that embraces...
Solar-Powered smart home in LA can be remotely controlled with a phone
Los Angeles-based general contractor and real estate development firm LA Build Corp has recently completed a single-family...
California approves rule to require solar panels on new houses
The California Building Standards Commission has given its final approval to a new housing rule that is the first...
Canada’s largest net-zero energy college building opens in Ontario
The Canadian port city of Hamilton in Ontario has recently welcomed its first net-zero energy institutional building...
This off-grid home on a Greek island provides ‘cinematic frames’ of the sea
Located on a remote hillside on the Cyclades islands off the coast of Greece, the Parallel House pays homage to...
Modern, self-sustaining home blends into a rocky landscape
Zagreb-based architectural office PROARH completed Issa Megaron, a family retreat in Croatia that’s disguised...
This holiday home in Montauk produces all of its own electricity
East of the Hamptons sits a solar-powered, holiday home that celebrates indoor-outdoor living. Wrapped in exposed...
KOGAA creates an energy self-sufficient City Cell in response to climate change
Galvanized by the growing debate on climate change, Brno-based KOGAA Architectural Studio and NEXT Institute Research...
Delhi High Court’s new expansion taps into green building principles
New Delhi-based architecture practice Design Forum International has completed the New Courts Complex, a modern...
Dutch couple to drive a solar-powered, 3D-printed vehicle to the South Pole
In a bid to promote zero-waste lifestyles, Edwin and Liesbeth ter Velde of Clean2Antarctica will soon embark on...
Solar-powered Technova College nearly hits net-zero energy in the Netherlands
Designed by Delft-based cepezed and cepezedinterior, the Technova College in Ede has recently opened its doors...
Biophilic dome homes produce more energy than they consume
It’s no secret that the building sector is a resource-intensive industry, but La Mesa, California-based nonprofit...
A solar-powered home hides behind a colossal, sloped green roof
We often profess our love of green roofs, but a recent home design in Krakow has really taken the idea to the next...
Greek island Tilos is showing the world how to go 100% renewable
The Greek island of Tilos is nearing 100 percent energy independence using only renewable sources with the help...
Olson Kundig solar sail proposal could power up to 200 Melbourne homes with clean energy
Acclaimed architecture practice Olson Kundig is best known for its spectacular residential works in the Pacific...
Eco-friendly Scarborough Home is designed to follow the sun
Set into a steep hillside in Christchurch, the Scarborough Home makes the most of its challenging location by embracing...
Mecanoo unveils winning designs for a solar-powered velodrome in Luxembourg
Dutch architecture firm Mecanoo and Luxembourg-based design practice Metaform Architects have placed first in an...
A tiny, rustic, off-grid cabin sits on vast 300 acres in Australia
When clients tasked Melbourne-based firm MRTN Architects with designing a new home for their whopping 300 acres...
MIT develops a sustainable, mass timber-building prototype modeled after the longhouse
As sustainability measures become increasingly important in new construction, architects around the world are turning...
The off-grid Eucalyptus tiny home radiates cool, Californian vibes
Canada-based Minimaliste Houses knows a thing or two about building tiny homes that stand up to harsh winters,...
MAD unveils biophilic “home of the future” that produces all its own energy in China
Beijing-based MAD Architects recently completed its “home of the future” prototype, a net-zero energy pavilion...
“Cheesy” solar charger kit empowers students in East Africa
Playful in its design and highly functional, SunMade Cheese features a charger for flashlights, lighters, radios...
A sustainable tiny cabin powers this holographic lighthouse of the future
Lighthouses are beloved around the world for their architectural beauty and historical significance. But in recent...
A stunning solar-powered pavilion is planned for pasta company Barilla
London-based firm Open Architecture Systems has just proposed designs for a gorgeous solar-powered pavilion for...
Harvest your own produce at this solar-powered wellness retreat
The Inn at Moonlight Beach, located near San Diego, puts a fresh spin on wellness retreats. The inn was built with...
This beautiful Washington cabin meets net-zero targets even in extreme temperatures
Nestled in a historic mining area in Washington State’s Cascade Mountains, a holiday retreat offers luxurious...
The Micropolis custom net-zero home generates all its own energy
When Cheryl and Ken Serdar saw one of the homes belonging to Micropolis®, a collection of sustainable and contemporary...