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small prefabricated pop up pavilion is surrounded by trees and greenery

A modern reusable pavilion is sustainably designed to pop-up almost anywhere

Combining art, architecture and technology, Los Angeles-based architectural firm Montalba Architects recently completed...

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Tuck into these off-grid meditation cabins proposed for rural Latvia

Bee Breeders and Lauku Tea have recently announced winners of their Silent Meditation Forest Cabins competition,...

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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...

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Solar-powered Swiss home uses prefabrication to minimize site impact

Ralph Germann architectes has completed the House MW, a contemporary prefabricated home designed to overlook views...

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Pyramidal lakeside home is topped with a glass nature observatory

VOID Architecture has designed a striking, pyramid-shaped home in Finland that immerses residents in nature while...

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Minimalist Timber Loft House gives you a birds-eye view of the Swedish landscape

This minimalist timber Loft House (Lofthuset) is a serene getaway that offers a birds-eye view of northern Sweden's...

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Tiny Wirmboden chapel in Austria is made of stone sourced on-site

Nestled in an alpine valley in Western Austria, this tiny chapel is a serene haven for local farmers. After an...

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Enchanting tiny home combines rustic French charm and modern luxury

Rustic French charm and modern luxury come together in this beautiful tiny home on wheels. France’s tiny house...

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Adorable mobile house shows off the beauty of untreated timber

Wood has a wonderful way of adding warmth and comfort to a home. Austrian design studio Innauer-Matt Architekten...

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Ghost Barn built of locally felled timber glows like a lantern at night

With a name like Ghost Barn and a glowing, lantern-like appearance at night, this fiberglass-clad structure could...

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Copper-clad chapel is a beacon of unity in one of Helsinki’s most multicultural districts

In the long, dark, and cold winters of Helsinki, the Suvela Chapel shines bright as a welcoming, multi-faith space...

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How to recycle your holiday tree

As the holidays come to a close, the gifts have been given, the cookies have been eaten, and your holiday tree...

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Old Dutch farmhouse gets a modern makeover with locally-sourced materials

Architect Jeanne Dekkers converted this brick farmhouse in the Dutch village of Banholt into a beautiful family...

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Quaint spruce-clad cottage is crafted from wood harvested on-site

This beautiful spruce-clad cottage in Norway was almost completely built by the owners themselves using materials...

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Contemporary Finnish lake house is built with seven types of timber

The warm and welcoming House Åkerudden owes its cozy character to its timber-lined and light-filled interior....

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HOW TO: Prepare healing teas from winter trees

People have been using plants for both food and medicine for thousands of years, and most of us are probably quite...

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Contemporary cabin-like cafe pops up in the heart of Bucharest

Clad in standing-seam black sheet metal, this urban cabin has a monolithic and low-key appearance during the day....

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Architect builds tiny timber barn for adorable pygmy goats in Bavaria

Inspired by the region’s traditional timber homes, Kühnlein built the small barn out of wooden planks and raised...

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Handsome Austrian house is clad in a latticed facade made from local spruce

Located in the bucolic Bregenz Forest region, Haus für Julia und Björn was built into a hillside and overlooks...

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Spruce-clad Öijared Hotel quietly blends into the surrounding Swedish forest

Designed to complement architect Gert Wingårdhs’ green-roofed Öijared Country Club, the Öijared Hotel was...

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Tiny, beautifully detailed children’s playhouse is made from locally milled spruce in Finland

Despite its small 145-square-foot footprint, the children’s playhouse achieves a spacious interior feel thanks...

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INFOGRAPHIC: 6 Ways to Create a Spectacular DIY Holiday Tree

You don't need to hack down a pine or fir tree to decorate your home or office this holiday season: this infographic...

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Small Spruce-Clad Home Sits on Stilts Above a Natural Swimming Pool in Austria

The architects elevated the Teichhaus' small footprint of just 530 square feet onto four metal pillars. Since the...

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Curved Wooden Kamppi Chapel of Silence Provides Quiet Sanctuary in Helsinki

Since there are no openings in the wooden vessel-like structure, visitors enter the Kamppi Chapel of Silence via...

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Spruce Supermarket: 4 Tasty Treats You Can Make with Spruce Tree Tips

When you go for a walk in the woods, do you glance around and consider which trees around you may have edible parts?...

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Ancient 1,000-Year-Old Forest Revealed Beneath Melting Alaskan Glacier

Photo via Shutterstock An ancient 1000-year-old forest has been uncovered beneath Alaska's 37 square mile Mendenhall...

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Spherical Prefab G-PODs are High-Tech Loungers for Modern Nomads

G-PODS are sleek prefabricated structures that can be placed just about anywhere, including rooftops and gardens....

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