Madison, Wisconsin commits to 100% renewable energy
Madison just became the first city in Wisconsin and the largest city in the Midwest to commit to 100 percent clean...
Why American ranchers are feeding Skittles to their cattle
The next time you bite into a burger, do not be surprised if you taste the rainbow. American farmers have been...
Barn-inspired contemporary home ages beautifully over time
Topped with a steep gabled roof, House for Beth is a conspicuous landmark in the flat agricultural fields of Door...
Linear Cabin is an elegant hideaway in the woods of Wisconsin
Located in St. Germain atop a steep bluff overlooking Alma Lake, the 900-square-foot Linear Cabin is accessed via...
Rustic Prairie House in Wisconsin reaches for the stars with a rooftop observatory
The client was looking for a house that would provide a strong connection to nature and the elements. The architects...
Handsome lakeside cabin supports a cantilevered timber gallery in Wisconsin
The Family Retreat comprises a cluster of structures: the cabin, south-facing deck with fireplace, storage building,...
Studio Gang is Transforming a Dirty Coal Power Plant Into a Green Arts College
Studio Gang Architects just unveiled plans to transform a decommissioned coal-burning power plant in Wisconsin...
Amazing Passive Home in Freezing Wisconsin Uses Less Energy Than a Hair Dryer to Stay Warm!
Sonya's house is instantly recognizable from the street. Located in a quiet neighborhood in a productive (and beautiful)...
Gigantic Leafy Faces Light Up a Forest in Wisconsin
[youtube =http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAnXEFJfqRE&w=537&h-302] If Blink Twice looks familiar, you...
Make Your Own Eco-Conscious Graffiti with Mud Stencils
Contrary to popular believe, graffiti doesn't have to be ugly or offensive—it can be thought-provoking, challenging,...
Blu Homes Unveils a Balance Prefab for Frank Lloyd Wright’s Grandson Near Taliesin
Tim Wright, who is the grandson of Frank Lloyd Wright as well as a documentary filmmaker, writer, and teacher,...
Christmas Tree Farms are Shutting Down Due to Climate Change
Photo © Shutterstock Throughout the U.S., extreme weather events are causing Christmas tree farmers to...
The Angelic Organics Learning Center in Illinois is Made from Whole Trees and Straw Bale
We've featured Gunderson and Whole Trees Architecture here on Inhabitat before. The innovative firm uses unmilled...
Helical Robotics Introduces Climbing Robots for Wind Turbine Inspection
Inspecting wind turbines is not for the faint of heart. Some of the largest wind turbines possess rotating blades...
Clock Shadow Building Supports the Community and the Environment in Milwaukee
The developers of this underutilized parcel in Milwaukee's Walker’s Point neighborhood wanted a building that...
Beintween Recycles Old Car Tires Into ‘Matireal’ for Permeable Park Pathway
Beintween.org is a social + spatial network improv(is)ing spaces that build community in Milwaukee, Wisconsin....
Steel-Clad Studio for a Composer is an Ethereal Portal to the Woods of Wisconsin
A simple one story volume, the composer's studio in Wisconsin is clad in weathering Corten steel. In addition to...
Super-Durable Material Made from Wood Waste is Stronger, Cheaper, and Lighter Than Kevlar
Ever wondered why paper beats rock in a game of roshambo? It turns out that cellulose nanocrystals (CNC) derived...
Curvy Lakeside Chenequa Residence Wraps Around a Solid Stone Wall in Wisconsin
The first of two phases, the primary Chenequa residence will soon be followed by an additional structure for visiting...
Johnsen Schmaling Architects’ Modest Stacked Cabin Wins Third Architectural Award!
The common farmstead vernacular found in the Midwest and Plains states includes having three separate buildings;...
Prefab Week’nder House in Wisconsin Can Survive 160 MPH Winds
FlatPak Studio offers a unique prefabricated system that basically allows you - the home owner - to design your...
First LEED Platinum Carbon Neutral Building!
Carbon-neutral buildings are not new news, but the first-ever LEED-platinum carbon neutral building certainly is....