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- Italy's Exogram Houses save energy and reduce carbon emissions Thu, 27 May 21, 12:30amArchitect Joseph di Pasquale is known for grand architectural masterpieces that require immense planning and complicated concepts. His firm’s latest project applies the same level of creative intelligence on a much smaller...
- Low-impact geodesic dome hotel immerses guests in Patagonian nature Fri, 30 Oct 20, 2:30amA “zero garbage” approach, recycled wood construction and low-impact energy systems combine at the Huemules Reserva de Montaña, a three-star geodesic dome hotel nestled inside a Patagonian nature reserve in Esquel, Argentina...
- Breathtaking alpine views await atop Iceman tzi Peak Tue, 6 Oct 20, 2:30amAt 10,666 feet above sea level, the newly constructed Iceman Ötzi Peak observation deck provides nature-lovers with a stunning vantage point of the Italian Alps at the peak of the Schnals Valley Glacier ridge in South Tyrol...
- AKA Patagonia pays tribute to the Chilean landscape with low-impact construction Fri, 22 May 20, 12:30amArchitect Pablo Larroulet has created the AKA Patagonia Hotel in the port city of Puerto Natales, Chile, a gateway to the famous Torres del Paine National Park...
- The low-impact Bridge House hovers over a stream in Los Angeles Thu, 16 Jan 20, 4:30amArchitecture is often heavily influenced by the existing landscape surrounding a structure, but architect Dan Brunn didn’t let the weaving waterways on his Los Angeles property limit the options for his home...
- This eco-friendly bamboo restaurant was built in just 5 weeks Sat, 13 Jul 19, 1:30amCrystal-blue waters, luxury accommodations and tropical appeal aren’t the only draws of Sundy Praia, São Tomé and Príncipe's first five‑star resort...
- A welcoming healthcare center in New Delhi follows passive design principles Thu, 2 May 19, 2:30amNew Delhi-based architecture and interior design firm VYOM has completed the Dental Care Centre, a recently opened healthcare facility in New Delhi that offers much more than a teeth cleaning...
- Cozy pop-up Seedpods let you escape into nature with a minimal footprint Thu, 25 Apr 19, 4:30amReconnecting with Mother Nature has been elevated to new heights with Nomadic Resorts' latest treehouse initiative — the Seedpod. Shaped like a human nest, these lightweight sleeping pods are designed for minimal landscape...
- Minimalist tiny cabin is a secluded retreat in a Brazilian forest Thu, 31 Jan 19, 2:30amSão Paulo-based architect Silvia Acar Arquitetura has unveiled a minimalist tiny cabin tucked into a remote Brazilian forest. Elevated off the ground to reduce environmental impact, Chalet M is one-room cabin with a large...
- This bold, sustainable home will age gracefully near an Indiana wetland Wed, 17 Oct 18, 5:30amCompact, energy-efficient and built with locally sourced materials, this hillside home takes a low-impact approach to its wetland surroundings in the city of Valparaiso in northern Indiana...
- The pre-fab tiny Skyview Cabin is crafted from all-natural and low-impact materials Sat, 2 Jun 18, 7:00amThe modular Skyview Cabin is a rustic, yet sophisticated tiny cabin made out of all-natural and low-maintenance materials. Designed by Arno Schuurs and Paulien van Noort of the Netherlands-based Qoncepts Agency, the structure...
- UK man builds highly sustainable near-Passivhaus home for his elderly parents Mon, 17 Jul 17, 7:47pmA UK man has built his parents the ultimate gift: a highly sustainable home where they can comfortably live out their lives in one of their favorite places on Earth—and it’s also a house that’s won numerous awards to...
- UK man builds highly sustainable Passivhaus-standard home for his elderly parents Mon, 17 Jul 17, 7:47pmA UK man has built his parents the ultimate gift: a highly sustainable home where they can comfortably live out their lives in one of their favorite places on Earth—and it’s also a house that’s won numerous awards to...
- Low-impact monastery huts in Italy are made from 100% recyclable materials Sat, 17 Jun 17, 2:00amEdoardo Milesi & Archos designed a series of minimalist monastery guesthouses that reflect the monastics’ ascetic lifestyle in the Siloe community. Located in the province of Grosseto in central Italy, these huts are built...
- 100% recyclable materials make up these low-impact monastery huts in Italy Fri, 16 Jun 17, 6:43pmEdoardo Milesi & Archos designed a series of minimalist monastery guesthouses that reflect the monastics’ ascetic lifestyle in the Siloe community. Located in the province of Grosseto in central Italy, these huts are built...