sustainable-architecture
Art & DesignThe entrance to this beautiful wooden cabin set on a steep cliff in Bergen, Norway, looks like a portal to another…
Art & DesignCan a massive retail complex with a giant water feature at its core ever really be eco-friendly? The design for…
architectureFew sustainable materials lend themselves to artistic architecture quite like bamboo, a highly renewable grass…
Art & DesignHuts made of local bamboo and reclaimed teak wood offer temporary accommodation to refugees arriving in Thailand…
Art & DesignTimber reclaimed from a barn creates visually arresting diagonal lines as it’s applied to virtually every…
Home & GardenEverything (including the kitchen sink!) from Pepsi cans to sewer pipes has been reclaimed to form the basis of…
recyclingFrom simple single-container models to stylish four-bedroom residences, the portable shipping container homes by…
Sustainable ArchitectureThis unconventional bamboo treehouse by Budi Pradono Architects pays tribute to Indonesian culture with the…
Home & GardenIn order to keep up with the changing world, the green homes of the future will have to be a lot more…
Art & DesignUnfolding like a gift from a box-like form, this cute little white cabin has a tiny footprint but big personality.…
Art & DesignIf the term 'wooden architecture' calls to mind rustic cabins, think again. Wood is experiencing an…
travelGaze out over the Swiss Alps and Lake Geneva from a geodesic dome-shaped tent at the Whitepod Eco-Luxury Hotel,…
Sustainable ArchitectureThere's an incredible amount of freedom in unplugging from the grid and plunking down a compact cabin, cottage…
Home & GardenGreen roofs take space that's most often completely wasted and transform it into energy-conserving gardens.…
Home & GardenEarthbag building is the process of constructing a sustainable, low-cost shelter by stacking bags filled with…
Green ArchitectureBlending in with the forest, these sculptural homes have an incredibly light footprint on the earth and stand…
Home & GardenBamboo isn’t just beautiful, it’s also incredibly strong, fast-growing and able to thrive in a variety of…
Geography & TravelA young Thai student drew a picture of an ark that ‘soars in the sky’, and it turned out to be the ideal…
Home & GardenThis gorgeous wooden house gets its charming exterior siding from an unusual source: reclaimed ‘bateaus’ used…
Geography & TravelMaking homes flood-resistant isn’t usually an aesthetic opportunity; it’s all about practicality. Of course,…