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- This lake house shows how nature inspires seamless design Tue, 14 Sep 21, 4:30amOrganic Shelter sits in the middle of a forest, with a lake transitioning smoothly away from it. Nature is all around, creating stunning views for everyone inside. This beautiful modern home is the latest project from...
- Ariake Gymnastics Centre resembles a floating ship Fri, 3 Sep 21, 1:30amThe Ariake Gymnastics Centre in Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo Japan was designed for dual uses to provide for both a significant short-term competition and ongoing events...
- These compostable plates are like nothing youve seen before Fri, 30 Jul 21, 1:30amIf you didn’t know that Wasara plates are meant to be thrown away, you wouldn’t want to let them go. Designed to be elegant and beautiful, Wasara plates are compostable and disposable.[...]
- An adaptive reuse project in Rome features modular meeting rooms Wed, 28 Jul 21, 5:30amA design collaboration between Masina Studio in Rome and London-based THDP studio, the DoubleTree by Hilton Rome Monti will connect two buildings into one property using adaptive reuse techniques...
- Cranbrook School teaches environmental stewardship Wed, 28 Jul 21, 1:30amEducation comes in all forms — books, videos, audio recordings and interactive, hands-on, learning like that taking place at Cranbrook School in the Wolgan Valley, located about three hours north of Sydney, Australia...
- The High Performance Surfing Center honors nature inside and out Sat, 24 Jul 21, 2:30amWhen Branco Cavaleiro Architects was asked to develop a plan to house the High Performance Surfing Center in Cabedelo, Viana do Castelo, Portugal, the designers chose to incorporate protections for visitors as well as the...
- Cloudy Courtyard is crystal clear in its historical inspiration Thu, 22 Jul 21, 1:30amThe best architecture tells a story. It honors tradition and culture. It speaks to history. Although it doesn’t require onlookers to understand the heritage behind the design, it does require the architect to have a deep...
- This backyard cottage in Seattle is only 800 square feet Sat, 17 Jul 21, 5:30amEveryone has their idea for the perfect home. For this couple, it's a comfortable crash pad with natural elements that provides them a simple yet functional space for downtime in between outdoor adventures.[...]
- Meejee sets sustainable goals for skincare with less plastic Tue, 13 Jul 21, 2:30amThe plastic crisis starts with petroleum-based products, is facilitated by consumer consumption and expands to pollution of the land and water. Plastic never completely goes away, and microplastics are now found in nearly...
- Energy-efficient Wanaka Wedge House offers views of the Southern Alps Sat, 10 Jul 21, 1:30amThree bedrooms and a view of the Southern Alps that pulls the eye endlessly into the horizon — that’s the defining essence of the Wanaka Wedge House, located on New Zealand’s South Island...
- Verdi creates home dcor from natural fibers and metal Fri, 2 Jul 21, 5:30amInterior design is a culmination of many things, not the least of which is culture. Mix in the desire for sustainable, fair-trade textiles and other decorations that are made from non-toxic materials and you’ll find a Colombian...
- Holiday cabin made of local materials enables the rewilding of a Devon farm Thu, 1 Jul 21, 5:30amHolly Water cabin has been designed to help its owners diversify their farmland and increase local biodiversity via rewilding. The rustic structure is built from local materials, using natural building techniques. It feels...
- Tiny Topanga builds steel-framed tiny homes with artisan touches Sat, 29 May 21, 12:30amTiny homes offer versatility when you are ready to simplify, need a guest house or are ready to hit the road. Now, a company called Tiny Topanga is making cozy tiny houses that feel like home thanks to handmade touches, natural...
- Elegant alpine home celebrates natural timber inside and out Wed, 12 May 21, 12:30amExposed concrete, wood and glass define the recently completed House R, a stunning nature-focused home that puts a modern twist on rural alpine architecture...
- Green-roofed Seattle home effortlessly pulls the outdoors in Thu, 29 Apr 21, 1:30amWhen long-time Queen Anne residents Tracy and Greg Adams found the perfect hillside location for their new modern home, they tapped local design firms Lane Williams Architecture and Swivel Interiors to craft...