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- HempWood offers a sustainable wood alternative with endless applications Thu, 25 Feb 21, 6:30amWith an educational background in vinyl siding and wood flooring, Fibonacci owner Greg Wilson has developed HempWood, an American-produced wood material made from a fast-growing agricultural product...
- This chic, wooden electric scooter is carved from chestnut Sat, 20 Feb 21, 3:30amImagine a comfortable, fashionable electric scooter made from sustainable materials that doesn’t sacrifice quality. Thanks to a collaboration between designer Mikiya Kobayashi, automotive manufacturer Aisin and wood furniture...
- Denmark's Braunstein Taphouse building is reusable and recyclable Thu, 18 Feb 21, 3:30amWith the potential threat of rising sea levels giving developers around the world a good reason to second guess ocean-adjacent construction, Adept Architecture in Denmark has created a stunning example of sustainable and...
- Casa Colorada merges luxury and sustainability Wed, 17 Feb 21, 6:30amHomes like the incredible Casa Colorada prove that smart design can blend high-end style with sustainability. The home is named for the clay and red soil of the mountain where it is built in touristy Valle de Bravo, which...
- Old military buildings converted into living spaces at The Hinge Tue, 16 Feb 21, 6:30amIn the spirit of making what's old new again, Dutch architect Niels Olivier led a team to transform a disheveled military compound into modern, functional spaces...
- Hostel highlights local Japanese cedar along an ancient road Sat, 13 Feb 21, 3:30amKumano Kodo, the historic network of pilgrimage trails found throughout the Kansai region of Japan, just gained a unique new option for accommodations...
- This Colombian modular home is surrounded by Monkeypod trees Thu, 11 Feb 21, 2:30amLocated in Valle del Cauca, Colombia, the Mon Paradis House is made up of two spacious modules connected by a wooden deck and center pergola. Colectivo Creativo Arquitectos designed this modular home to highlight circular...
- Medley's sustainable furniture supports reforestation Sat, 6 Feb 21, 3:30amFounded by brothers Travis Nagle and Ryan Schultz, Medley Furniture has brought its sustainable agenda a step further via a partnership with the National Forest Foundation...
- Le Littoral is a modern retreat tucked into an idyllic region of Quebec Sat, 30 Jan 21, 3:30amLocated in a region of Quebec known for its rolling hills and stunning views, this modern, minimalist retreat overlooks the area where the ocean meets the St...
- This modular prefab office space offers sustainable solutions Thu, 31 Dec 20, 6:30amLondon studio Boano Prišmontas is no stranger to projects that highlight sustainable workspaces. Once the pandemic hit, the need for affordable, easy-to-assemble remote work solutions became even more urgent. Enter...
- Modular treehouse concept is inspired by wasp nests Sat, 28 Nov 20, 2:30amAs an entry to the Young Architects Competitions' Tree House Module contest, the architecture team of Garvin Goepel and Christian Baumgarten have proposed a modular treehouse called Nidus Domum that is made up of two shelters...
- Architect designs his own breezy, plant-filled home in Los Angeles Thu, 19 Nov 20, 6:30amDavid Montalba, founding principal of Montalba Architects, recently completed a 5,450-square-foot personal residence in Santa Monica, California. The design is based around a vertical courtyard concept with movable wooden...
- Report Claim: In retrospect, the burning of wood in district heating plants has resulted in climate saving Wed, 18 Nov 20, 9:00pmENERGY A new report from the University of Copenhagen shows that the burning of wood is significantly more climate friendly than coal and slightly more climate friendly than natural gas over the long run...
- Brussels train station transformed into wooden shopping and event center Wed, 18 Nov 20, 2:30amThe Gare Maritime railway station in Brussels has seen a huge transformation. The building, formerly one of Europe's largest railway stations for goods, has been renovated into a new city district shopping and event development...
- These elevated wooden cabins can only be accessed via hiking trail Fri, 6 Nov 20, 6:30amNorweigian architectural firm Spacegroup has released renderings of the Movikheien Cabins, a development of raised wooden cabins in Hagefjorden, Norway...