There are advantages to building with cob, including its eco-friendly nature, low cost, and versatility. Here are a few more pros and cons.
Urban gardens and vertical forests are popping up in cities all around the world, signalling a new era in sustainable architecture.
The third International Sustainable Building Congress, whose theme is building sustainable cities in Latin America, is taking place May 17-20 in Costa Rica.
The ideal scenario for a sustainable building environment is a future where all materials are safe and replenishable and have no negative impact on human and ecosystem health. Discussion Questions:…
Completed in 2022 by Máximo Bertoia, the Botanic LAB is an educational building on the outskirts of La Plata, Argentina, that aims to combine cultural, scientific, and educational activities into a sustainable and effective infrastructure.
Design innovations make building with sustainable living in mind easier—and more beautiful—than ever. Here are three of our favourites.
And blue and purple and orange—as demonstrated by top picks at FutureGreen, the sustainable hospitality forum
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High-tech, low-tech or somewhere in between - these six schools are all beautiful and brilliant examples of green design.
the housing concept envisions the structure as an element used to support a three dimensional interior garden, a natural space that inverts traditional notions on 'inside' and 'outside'.
Singapore has a lot to offer in architecture and design. Apart from the glitzy, iconic, touristy choices, the island has many hidden gems that few venture to.
Urban gardens and vertical forests are popping up in cities all around the world, signalling a new era in sustainable architecture.
BIQ - the world's first algae powered building - is set to be completed in Germany later this month. Built for the In...
Sustainable construction is the way of the future. In the construction industry, companies around the world understand and will pursue it despite any
These 14 school buildings, from a simple primary school in Cambodia to a high-tech university in Sweden, don’t just provide a learning environment for students – they’re also stunning examples of sustainability in architecture that can teach designers around the world to think green and beautiful. Green roofs, daylighting, renewable power, sun shades and local […]
In the second part of this two-part article series on how co-living and co-working communities can influence wellness and sustainable design – and vice versa – shared living consultant Matt Lesniak dives deeper into how these spaces can be centres for regenerative and sustainable futures.
A construction wave is underway in our cities and it is usually done through densification, which in many cases causes green spaces to disappear in the city.
London Based designers have revealed visionary designs for green infrastructure and water sensitive designs that will mitigate flooding and turn neglected places into vibrant and liveable communities. Baharash Architecture revealed their recent designs at Eco-build, one of the largest sustainability events in the world, after being shortlisted for an open...
Tate Synder Kimsey design and build a contemporary middle school in Nevada that is energy efficient and has its own outdoor movie theater.
JDS Architects recently unveiled their plans for the Beijing Green Visitor Center, which will sit at the entrance to a new sustainable industry park.
Image 28 of 30 from gallery of Health Municipal Clinic / Studiolada. Detail
The UN Sustainable Development Goals can help inform your building choices for a more efficient use of resources and a healthier, happier life.
Sustainable futures designed by Tom Clohosy Cole. Connect with them on Dribbble; the global community for designers and creative professionals.
Architects draw biophilic inspiration from Stefano Boeri’s famous “vertical forest”
We used and abused seven eco-friendly countertops to investigate if they could stand the heat of Dwell’s kitchen.
Completed in 2014 in Barranco District, Peru. Images by Per Thomas. Madreselva is a project that has been developed with a sustainable approach, where the economic, social and enviromental aspects are well balanced....
The watersquare redefines public space and complements the surrounding architecture, while also providing a self-sustaining green space for locals.
Driving through Taos, we stopped off to tour Earthship Biotecture and immediately fell in love with the earthships' elegance in self-sufficiency.
We love timber, particularly if it's sustainably harvested, and a whole lot of adorns the Contemporary Art Museum Gösta Serlachius in Mänttä, Finland. Back in 2011 when they won a design competition to extend this space, Spanish studio MX_SI proposed
Tämä ihastuttava kokonaisuus on muunnos suositusta S355-mallista, joka koostuu päärakennuksesta, kahdesta aitasta sekä rantasaunasta.
Get the free printable pack of bird pattern block designs for STEM centres in your preschool and kindergarten! Children will learn the names of birds, practice building skills and math - all at once.
In a world often characterized by excess and clutter, the minimalist approach to living spaces offers a breath of fresh air. The living room, as the h
Image 1 of 5 from gallery of What Is the Environmental Impact of Each Building Material?. The Construction Material Pyramid. Image © Centre for Industrialised Architecture (CINARK) from Royal Danish Academy
Image 35 of 40 from gallery of Edgeland House / Bercy Chen Studio. Green Roof Edge Detail
