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’...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
This showroom in China looks like a piece of paper floating on water
The design of this showroom and management office in China was inspired by a piece of paper floating on water....
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Sprawling Bracketed Space House frames views of forests and rolling hills in Austin, Texas
This gorgeous sprawling residence acts as a procession of spaces that frame perfectly the lush landscape of a sloped...
Extraordinary Red Hill rammed-earth residence’s funky funnel shape helps direct light
The single-story residence is located near Melbourne, on the Mornington Peninsula. Built for a winery owner, the...
The Hague’s elegant new light rail station masters curved glass and steel
The new station features a sculptural roof that lends it a distinctive appearance but maintains a connection to...
Huge lattice canopy made with brick and steel shelters Paraguay’s Quincho Tía Coral pavilion
The 160-square-meter (1722 square feet) venue includes a semi-covered area and a small swimming pool, set amidst...
These student-designed cabins for Outward Bound are rustic and awesome
The cabins were designed for Colorado Outward Bound School in Leadville, one of 40 schools in the world run by...
Abandoned grain elevator in Baltimore transformed into a bustling urban landmark
Back in 1923, the grain elevator, which was owned by the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, was the largest and fastest...
Daniel Libeskind and Immersive’s spectacular LED light towers bloom in Milan
The sculptures serve as gates to the Milan World Expo, and their spiraling LED lights can be seen from 164 feet...
Yu Ito’s Linito chair is made from a laser-cut steel sheet and eco-friendly fabric
Japanese designer Yu Ito's Linito chair is made from a folded laser-cut steel sheet to evoke the image of a modern...
Top 6 cabins for a green retreat this winter
Intrinsik Architecture's Montana Modern Prefab Cabin This 800-square-foot prefabricated cabin, located 8,600 feet...
Fascinating Hungarian House of Music Acts as an Instrument for Experiencing Rhythm and Melody
The building attempts to merge musical performance, education, comercial functions and the surrounding landscape...
Baskets Full of Local Limestone Make Up the Façade of This Stunning House in Poland
Located in a region known as Polish Jura, which is dominated by rocky hills, cliffs and valleys, the building seems...
Sierra Energy’s Revolutionary Trash-to-Energy FastOx Gasifier Will Make Renewable Fuel for the US Army
If there are any two problems that need tackling in our world it's the lack of clean energy and the overabundance...
Google Unveils Plans for $1 Billion Eco-Friendly HQ Built Of Wood, Steel And Glass in London
In decades past, the construction of a new office building in London would hardly be a newsworthy event, but the...
Striking Corten Steel Umbrellas to Shade Madrid’s 2010 Shanghai Pavilion
3Gatti's Francesco Gatti was inspired by the hot summer months in Shanghai, when just about everyone carries colorful...
The 3D-Printed Urbee 2 Hybrid Car is Light, Strong, and Nearing Production
Nothing says "Welcome to the Future" like a 3D-printed runabout vehicle with a hybrid engine, three wheels, speeds...
IPV Delft’s Floating LED-Lit Hovenring Bridge Keeps Cyclists Out Of Traffic in Eindhoven
Completed in the summer of 2012, Hovenring is an impressive 72 metres in diameter, suspended by cables that originate...