Weathered-steel home near Palm Springs is the epitome of desert chic
Los Angeles-based EYRC Architects has tucked an undeniably chic home into a remote corner of the Californian desert....
Run away to this 100% off-grid desert retreat
In a world of exotic areas to go off-grid, sometimes the most exquisite locations can be found in your own back...
WOHA to transform polluted swamp into green university
For nearly 50 years, Bangladesh-based nonprofit BRAC has championed change for good, and now the NGO...
Solar-powered community hub in Australia emphasizes green design
Residents of the Australian suburb of Bayswater now have a new community center to enjoy. Designed by Melbourne-based...
A sculptural office crowns the solar-powered Stellar building in India
Following four years of design and construction, Mumbai-based design studio Sanjay Puri Architects recently completed...
Prefab Birdbox is the perfect retreat for nature-lovers
With a design that can only be described as a “bird box for humans,” this prefab dwelling from Norwegian...
Rubia Tiny House features minimalist, sustainable design
Byron Bay-based Little Byron has really outdone itself with its latest tiny home model. The Rubia Tiny House is...
New affordable housing in Silicon Valley boasts net-zero emissions
In one of the nation’s most expensive housing markets, a new multifamily community has sprung up to provide 66...
This DIY off-grid home in Hawaii includes a permaculture farm
Living an off-grid lifestyle is a dream for many, but it's also incredibly tough to achieve. Still, there are a...
Solar-powered Harvard ArtLab to meet net-zero energy targets
Harvard University has added yet another sustainable building to its campus — the Harvard Artlab, a contemporary...
Off-grid beach retreat is ‘carved’ into the dunes of Cape Cod
Brooklyn-based firm Studio Vural has unveiled an incredible concept design for an off-grid beach retreat, which...
A clean-energy school in southern France draws power from the sun
The French city of Nîmes recently welcomed the Ada Lovelace Secondary School, Occitania’s first-ever clean-energy...
Low-impact summer retreat boasts solar panels and a green roof
Seattle-based firm Heliotrope Architects has just completed work on a gorgeous summer home located on Orcas Island,...
The Expandable House helps adapt to rapid urbanization
Singapore-based design firm Urban-Rural Systems has developed an innovative housing prototype that fights...
Solar-powered home embraces tree canopy views in all directions
In the coastal township of Barwon Heads, Australian architecture firm Peter Winkler Architects has completed the...
Minimalist, charred-timber tiny cabin is only 129 square feet
Belgian firm dmvA Architects has unveiled a sophisticated and sustainable tiny cabin clad in charred timber. Just...
Check out Glasir, the tree-shaped urban farming solution
In a bid to revolutionize agriculture, New York City and Bergen-based innovation studio Framlab has proposed...
Colorful, solar-powered island home is inspired by local fishermen’s buoys
As one of the most scenic states in the country, Maine is an inspiration for many architects and designers. One...
Off-grid geodesic cabins by FUGU can handle harsh climates
From remote snow-covered mountains to idyllic beaches in far-flung corners of the earth, Parisian studio FUGU has...
Tropical greenery surrounds a sustainable, solar-powered home in Singapore
In Singapore, a lush veil of tropical plants has enveloped a sustainable home for a family of five. The house,...
LEED-Platinum learning lab is a beacon of sustainability
In a bold move to embrace environmental education, Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine recently welcomed the Roux...
Airplane fuselage is converted into a minimalist tiny home with off-grid capabilities
While old planes typically get shipped off to aircraft boneyards, one savvy tiny home builder has found a new use...
Barcelona’s new solar-powered sports center features a green facade
Barcelona, a city well-known for its avant-garde architecture, both modern and historic, is going green. Local...
Brazilian home uses solar energy for 100% self-sufficiency
Brazilian firm 24 7 Arquitetura has set a stunning modern home into a challenging mountainous landscape in Brazil’s...
1920s building in Buenos Aires becomes a gorgeous, solar-powered residence
Buenos Aires is known for its beautiful architecture, but retaining the city's historic character while breathing...
Passive design helps this home adapt to rainforest climate
Building in extreme landscapes and climates comes with all sorts of complications, but one savvy architect managed...
LEED Platinum-targeted Santa Monica apartments are powered by solar energy
Los Angeles-based design practice KFA Architecture has recently completed Pico Eleven, a new multi-unit residential...
Sustainability career options you may not have considered
In the past 10 to 20 years, careers in sustainability have grown exponentially. This is partly due to increased...
Net-zero Del Mar Civic Center celebrates community and the great outdoors
After decades of planning, the Californian seaside city Del Mar has finally welcomed a new civic center to consolidate...
Solar-powered residence in Thailand takes on a sculptural form with cantilevering cubes
Bangkok-based studio ASWA has unveiled a contemporary home located in the mountainous region of Maehongsorn, Thailand....