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Tiago do Vale Arquitectos, Dovecote-Granary, green renovation, Portugal, rural architecture, wooden structure, treehouse

Aging Portuguese granary transformed into a serene sanctuary in the trees

The Dovecote-Granary in Portugal is a temple in the trees where people can reconnect with nature and themselves....

Lookout Loop, bird watching, observatory, Ulf Mejergren Architects, Latvia, nature park, wooden structure, temporary shelter, shelter, green architecture, Siberian larch

Lookout Loop bird observatory in Latvia doubles as a temporary shelter

Ulf Mejergren Architects just unveiled plans for a beautiful bird observatory in Latvia that doubles as a temporary...

Barn renovation, Norway, OPA Form, green addition, modular design, repurpose, green renovation, wooden structure

The rustic exterior of this abandoned barn hides a surprising space to get away from it all

This neglected old barn in Norway will soon host visitors from all around the world, thanks to a recent makeover...

DIY trellis, Notcot trellis, trellis, wooden bench, Jean Aw, Shawn Sims, DIY projects, wooden structure, vines, multifunctional space, outdoor furniture

This DIY trellis doubles as a lush private oasis with seating

Looking for ways to spruce up your yard with some nifty DIY outdoor furniture? This wooden trellis, built by Notcot's...

Forest House, Studio Miti, wooden structure, Thailand, wooden walkways, terrace, green architecture, traditional building techniques

Delightful treehouse residence weaves through a forest in Thailand

A family in Thailand planted a small forest in their backyard and built their home to adapt to the trees without...

Skyline House, Terry & Terry Architecture, Oakland, San Francisco, wooden structure, natural ventilation, green architecture, panoramic views, open-plan layout

Oakland fire-damaged home transformed into a magnificent naturally-cooled residence

California-based Terry & Terry Architecture rebuilt an existing home damaged in a 1991 Oakland fire as a beautiful...

Grandview Barrel Sauna, Almost Heaven Saunas, sauna, outdoor sauna, wood-burning stove, wooden structure, green design, stainless steel, LED lights

The Grandview Barrel Sauna is a backyard oasis for the entire family

Saunas at resorts are great - but having a personal one in your own backyard is even better! This barrel-shaped...

Bostanlı Footbridge and Bostanlı Sunset Lounge, wooden structure, Izmir bridge, bridge that is also a lounge, izmir lounge bridge, footbridge, Turkey, Studio Evren Başbuğ: steb, pedestrian bridge, green architecture, urban regeneration, themowood, Izmir Sea

Gorgeous Bostanlı Bridge doubles as public park, designed for sunset watching

This beautiful footbridge in Izmir, Turkey, offers much more than a passage from one side of Bostanlı Creek to...

Gapahuk shelters, Bjørnådal Arkitektstudio, meditation space, Lithuania, Human Birdhouse Workshop, wooden structure, temporary shelter, wooden shelter, fireplace, mythology, green architecture, small spaces

Tiny meditation shelters are the perfect place for hikers to connect with the forest

These tiny meditation shelters offer protection and a place to rest for hikers exploring the Lithuanian forests....

Växjö station and city hall, White Arkitekter, urban spaces, Sweden, wooden structure, city hall, green architecture, public spaces, low energy consumption, energy efficiency

This train station which doubles as city hall in Sweden will function as an "urban living room"

The new station and city hall in the southern Swedish city of Växjö is an urban living room that gathers several...

RBN House, Workshop Grynevich Dmitriy, Kiev, wood screen, wooden structure, fireplace, wooden walkways, green architecture, open-plan, wooden deck

De Stijl-inspired home in Kiev features massive pergola wall for privacy

RBN House stands out from its surroundings as a sleek, modern residence that makes use of wood in a variety of...

MANADA Architectural Boundaries, Essay 4 Spatial Prosthesis, wooden structure, wooden building material, wooden scaffolding, tiny home, mexican architecture, apartment renovation, tiny home design, wooden structures, vertical gardens, garden patios, garden frames

Timber 'prosthesis' gives Mexican tiny apartment more flexibility

Supportive scaffolding typically comes down after a construction project is complete, but MANADA Architectural...

Boos Beach Club Restaurant, Metaform architects, refurbished architecture, green renovation, beach bar, Luxembourg, origami, wooden structure, concrete, green architecture, outdoor terrace

Luxembourg bar renovation mimics Japanese origami for a low footprint

The new structure that envelops the existing building looks like a folded sheet of paper that allows the interior...

Tunnel Through Time, Hello Wood, temporary installation, Toronto, temporary memorial, Canada, wooden structure, Hungary, green architecture, timber structure

Tunnel Through Time celebrates Canada's open-minded attitude towards immigrants

The structure was designed to honor victims of the Hungarian revolution, but also recalls the turning point in...

renovated coach house, House of Rolf, Studio Roft, reclaimed materials, the Netherlands, wooden structure, Utrecht, green renovation, green architecture, brick house

Dutch architects turn a 19th century coach house into a gorgeous residence and home office

The original structure was originally built in 1895 as acoach house for an aristocrat living on the property located...

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