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Breezy Ecuadorian brick home on stilts embraces cool tropical winds

Ecuadorian architecture firm Natura Futura Arquitectura has completed the Stilts House, an elevated brick home...

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Herzog & de Meuron unveils plans for a “Horizontal Skyscraper” in Moscow

Building on an urban waterfront often means compromised views for existing structures, but that’s not the case...

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This cozy cottage sits on stilts made out of recycled gas pipes

This year-round cottage on stilts in Canada, designed for a couple and their son, floats above a lakeside site...

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Green-Roofed Waternet Building Recycles Water for the Entire City of Amsterdam

Waternet's defining architectural features include two bridges on the 8th and 9th stories that link the towers....

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Le Grand Plateau House Peeks Out Elegantly Over Quebec Lake

The unique location of the home, along with its height, offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape. For...

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Modern Belgian Office Nete Rises on Angled Stilts to Avoid Flooding

Since Office Nete was built as the administrative offices for a window manufacturer, it comes as little surprise...

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Norwegian Mountain Cottage Stands on Stilts to Preserve Native Reindeer Moss

Located in Stor-Elvdal, Norway, this beautiful Mountain Cottage stands 900 meters above sea level. Embracing the...

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Atelier Oslo’s Lanternen Pavilion is Made From Sustainable Norwegian Wood

Visible from afar, Lanternen serves as a meeting point and market shelter, as well as a space for informal music...

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6 Cozy Cocoons to Retreat From The World

DEDON's Zero Waste Nest Rest is Made From a Recyclable Synthetic Resin Fiber Made from an innovative eco-lux...

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Eucalyptus House is a Low-Impact Brazilian Cabin on Stilts

Eucalyptus House's big windows provide great views into the valley and make good use of natural light, while small...

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Less is More at Norway’s Minimalist Juvet Landscape Hotel

An award-winning design, Juvet became a reality when Knut Slinning, its owner, discovered that the Norwegian government...

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