Biophilic architecture is redefining the ways with live with and in nature. Check out these 58 gorgeous modern examples.
Earthship is a type of passive solar house that promotes sustainability. American architect Michael Reynolds designed earthship in 1970, using recycled and
Sustainable architecture at its best: from amazing abodes to centres of care and hard-working offices, these buildings not only look good but also do good
Architecture shows us how it enhances the relationship of human and nature - how each is made more beautiful if allowed to coexist harmoniously together.
A cob house is an earthen building that uses a mixture of clay, sand, straw, and sometimes gravel. Cob house builders shape the mix by hand and let it dry
Situated on a sloping site, the module touches the earth lightly and is elevated off the ground on structural posts. With a size of 106 m2 the residence is minimal in size but grand in design intent. A green roof sits atop of the structure, tying the built form beautifully back into the landscape. This design captured elements of the Lennon 02.
Could wood be the new concrete? If a number of recently completed, high-rise timber projects internationally are anything to go by, the only way might..
Located in Vienna, Austria, the design is an eye-catching structure punctuated by full-size trees on each floor
Sweden continues to push forward as one of the countries on the cutting-edge of bicycle infrastructure with an innovative new bicycle garage in Uppsala
Imagem 1 de 39 da galeria de Casa Ponte / TETRO Arquitetura. Fotografia de Joana França
Despite the South American country's explosive development of late, careful design measures ensure it remains in “the sustainability sweet spot”
A cottage is a traditionally small house often found in rural areas or small towns. These early cottages were constructed using local materials like stone,
A Passivhaus cohousing development of ten homes in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. Designed to Passivhaus standards, built with CLT.
Born in Burkina Faso, the 56-year-old architect has amassed major awards for his sustainable designs in buildings from Mali to China
Robert Green became one of Frank Lloyd Wright’s last apprentices as a Taliesin West Fellow. He returned to Atlanta and started a 40-year career, establishing himself as the closest thing to Wright this city has produced—in a state with no buildings by the American icon.
Stealth Farmhouse _BRIEF _BRIEF Our client desired a multifunctional sanctuary: a 4-bedroom, 2-3 bathroom home designed to effortlessly transform from a tranquil holiday escape to a short-stay rental, or a permanent residence. The brief was to create an elegant farmhouse using a carefully curated selection of low-maintenance and readily available materials. The house’s position on […]
With a well-developed concept for housing for the elderly, sustainability and good architecture in focus, C.F. Møller Architects, together with Sveafastigheter, wins a land allocation for 80 housing units for the elderly and care homes with 60 apartments, next to the harbour in central Simrishamn on..
A split-level home is a type of house that has two or more levels separated by half flights of stairs. The architectural style became popular in the United
Architects draw biophilic inspiration from Stefano Boeri’s famous “vertical forest”
Sustainable materials have become increasingly important in the world of interior design as the need for environmentally friendly building materials that minimise their impact on the planet continues to grow. In the context of interior design, sustainable materials refer to those used for surfaces, such as flooring, walls, and surfaces. These materials play a significant
From updated period houses in the country, to new city townhouses, these were the standout sustainable homes published on The Design Files in 2020.
Los pozos canadienses llevan el aire exterior, con un sistema de tubos enterrados hasta la vivienda, adquiriendo la temperatura del subsuelo.
