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...
Solar-powered POP-UP Park takes over underused Budapest square
Hungarian design studio Hello Wood has teamed up with the Municipality of Budapest City yet again to revive a forgotten...
This eco-friendly prefab home was built in just 28 days
São Paulo-based engineering and construction company SysHaus and Brazilian architecture firm Studio Arthur Casas...
Lume Traveler offers panoramic sky views from an open roof
Just when you thought campers couldn’t offer any more incredible features, along comes Lume Traveler, an inconspicuous...
Solar-powered Austin home can save owners nearly $100K in energy costs
This sculptural home in Austin is a scene-stealer, for more reasons than just its good looks. For starters, the...
This eco-hotel in Costa Rica will be completely solar-powered by 2019
Good news for travelers who want all the comforts of a hotel, but without the accompanying carbon footprint: Cala...
The Boomer makes a big bang in the tiny home market
With everyone obsessing over tiny homes these days, many people are looking to find the perfect tiny house to fit...
A California beacon of sustainability gets a LEED Platinum refresh
An inspiring beacon for recycling in El Cerrito, California has recently received a sustainable revamp that includes...
Escape the stresses of city life with the off-grid “Into the Wild” cabin
Slovakian architecture studio Ark Shelter has recently unveiled the latest iteration of its beautiful Ark Shelter—a...