Rammed earth ties a contemporary home to the rocky New Zealand landscape
Emerging out of the landscape like a series of boulders, the Kanuka Valley House set into a lush valley in Wanaka,...
Clyde Mews eco-village champions sustainable housing alternatives in Melbourne
Melbourne recently became home to Clyde Mews, an inspiring “eco-village” that champions sustainable, community-focused...
The Clifftop House is dramatically perched atop a challenging cliff edge
When Brisbane design studio Joe Adsett Architects was asked to redevelop a “poorly constructed ‘character house’”...
A 1950s house receives a bioclimatic renovation in Mexico
When Mexican architecture practice Hector Delmar Arquitectura was tapped to renovate a dark and dated 1950s house...
A striking concrete home in Ontario targets minimal environment impact
Toronto-based Teeple Architects has paired a beautiful but unusual site in Ontario with the sculptural Port Hope...
Hundred-year-old worker’s cottage transformed into a light-filled eco home
When Altereco Design was approached to overhaul a hundred-year-old worker’s cottage in Melbourne, the clients...
Fruit trees grow on the roofs of this rammed earth home in Hanoi
Vo Trong Nghia Architects puts a fresh spin on the ancient art of rammed earth construction in the Dong Anh house,...
Stunning ash staircase ties together an eco-conscious home in Mexico City
Located on a brownfield, the Cuernavaca House balances sustainability and beauty—so much so that the project...
Green-roofed Argentinian home boasts a thermally efficient envelope
Buenos Aires-based IR arquitectura crafted a home that feels as if it grew out of the landscape. Set in a clearing...
Solar-powered home embraces sustainable design in Chihuahua
Sustainability and stunning views go hand-in-hand at the Cima House, a striking residence in Chihuahua, Mexico....
Snøhetta unveils plans for Europe’s first underwater restaurant
Snøhetta just unveiled plans for Europe’s first underwater restaurant, which will put a new spin on the meaning...
Students build a low-cost yet high-quality sustainable home from recycled materials
Affordable and sustainable housing is possible—and Studio 804’s many projects are proof. Working together with...
Australia’s first carbon-positive and zero-waste home is built of non-toxic materials
Australia’s first carbon positive and zero waste home to achieve a “10 Star” energy rating has popped up...
100% solar-powered winery keeps naturally cool with cork-insulated roofs
An off-grid Spanish winery is harnessing the full power of the sun to ripen grapes and turn the fruit into wine....
Off-grid village with game-changing green solutions blooms in the Middle East
An oasis for clean-tech solutions has bloomed in an unexpected place—the arid Negev desert. Located at Israel’s...
Mexican winery built from recycled wood and rammed earth blends into the valley landscape
Mexico’s booming wine country of Valle de Guadalupe in Baja California recently welcomed the chic BRUMA winery,...
Zero-energy timber and steel home is buried into a natural dune
VVKH architecten designed Villa Meijendel in Doornweg, the Netherlands to a client’s custom specifications -...
Former saloon is transformed into a creative design office in San Francisco
Located in the city’s former red light district, the historic 1906 brick building underwent several renovations...
Solar-powered Bush House exemplifies chic eco-friendly living in the Australian outback
Built for minimal maintenance, the 168-square-meter Bush Home was constructed with prefab steel frames and clad...
Sweet pitched roof house in France gets a green makeover with bio-sourced materials
The house is located in an environmentally protected area near the Sainte-Anne-d’Auray Basilica, the third most...
Coastal eco-bungalow bucks the trend for sprawling suburban developments in Australia
While the original weather-beaten homes on Bluesy Beach comprise simple fibro or weatherboard structures, the new...
A sprawling green roof fuses this community center with Chongqing’s mountainous landscape
The Chongqing Taoyuanju Community Center comprises three different programmatic buildings—a cultural center,...
Bat bridge provides shelter for our winged friends in the Dutch town of Monster
Constructed from concrete and clad in wooden slats and bricks, Monster’s bat bridge winds across the 25-meter...
12 Stunning zigzag homes hide behind Australia’s longest rammed earth wall
Roselli's new homes are buried under North Western Australia's red-hue soil. Crafted from iron-rich, red sandy...
Green-roofed Ruckers Hill House gives curated views of nearby Melbourne
Perched at the top of a hill in the Northcote area of Melbourne, the family home gives views of the downtown area...
Solar-powered hospital heals patients with sustainable design in New Zealand
Completed late last year, the three-story-tall and spacious Kathleen Kilgour Centre is estimated to provide local...
Foster + Partners complete Buenos Aires’ new glass-and-concrete city hall
The new building is located in the capital's Parque Patricios neighborhood, which is a former industrial area,...
Spaceship-like ski chalet sheds snow with its sharp crystalline form
Commissioned by Martin and Sue Hadaway, the eponymous 460-square-meter home is clad in ipe hardwood planks and...
Chicago University opens first passive house-certified laboratory in the US
The new sustainable complex consists of a main field station building, three cabins, and a bathhouse. While the...
Bercy Chen Studio’s Green-Roofed Edgeland House Transforms a Former Brownfield in Texas
The form of the home itself is shaped like a scar, perhaps commenting on the site's industrial past, while the...