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Cybunker is a futuristic shelter concept for off-grid living — and the Tesla Cybertruck

If you’re a fan of the Tesla Cybertruck, you’ll love the Cybunker, a futuristic, modular architecture concept...

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Energy-efficient house embraces panoramic views of Puget Sound

Uninterrupted panoramic views of the Puget Sound, San Juan Islands and Olympic Mountain Range are ushered indoors...

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MaliArts designs city-chic beehives to save solitary bees

We’re big fans of beautifully designed urban beehives on Inhabitat, and Mexico-based design studio MaliArts’...

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Architects transform a derelict lot into an urban oasis in New Delhi

Delhi-based firm Harsh Vardhan Jain Architect has converted a derelict lot in South East New Delhi into a beautiful...

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The world's first 3D-printed steel bridge looks like it came from another planet

Dutch technology company MX3D just officially unveiled the world's first 3D-printed stainless steel bridge. It...

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Flexible greenery-covered prefab pops up in just 3 months in Vietnam

Brick and concrete dominate Vietnam’s built landscape, but Module K is helping to usher in a new contemporary...

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Bright blue trekking tents are designed to pop up with speed in Iceland

As if Iceland’s gorgeous waterfall-studded landscape wasn’t enough to draw the eye, Stockholm-based Utopia...

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Greenery will engulf this pair of metal prefab offices in Madrid

Nature is encouraged to take over this pair of prefabricated metal buildings in a leafy corner of Madrid. Designed...

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C.F. Møller's stunning Low Energy Center in London showcases an innovative use of steel

Europe's largest new residential heat network - the Greenwich Peninsula Low Energy Center in London – saves over...

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World’s longest pedestrian bridge opens in the Swiss Alps

If you’re afraid of heights, look away. The world’s longest pedestrian suspension bridge has finally been completed...

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Light-filled Compass House prioritizes low maintenance and energy savings

Toronto-based superkül architects designed a vacation home for a family of six transitioning back to Canada after...

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This ship-like hidden retreat is cloaked in the forests of Spain

This ship-like pavilion in Spain reconciles the openness of glass architecture and the need for privacy. Penelas...

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Renovated 1960s bungalow in Belgium is more energy-efficient than ever

A few simple steps can turn an average home into a modern marvel. Architecture firm Urbain Architectencollectief...

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Subtle hacienda renovation in Mexico marries contemporary and vernacular design

Subtle renovations can have a huge impact, as evidenced by this hacienda in Southeast Mexico transformed into a...

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An old factory building in Paris hides a transformable multipurpose space

The director's house at an old factory on the banks of the Seine in Paris now functions as an edgy multipurpose...

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