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This desert home is a sustainable dream oasis
Nestled between the Dead Sea and the Judean Mountains in Israel, the Desert Home is an incredible creation meant to exist in perfect harmony with nature. → Read More
Spain now has its first 3D-printed clay house prototype
One of the oldest building materials ever used is clay, mud hardened by the sun and sometimes fired in kilns. One group of postgraduates decided to bring these two techniques together to design something truly incredible. → Read More
Casino project restores the historic beauty of Belgium
Once, Middelkerke, Belgium was a sleepy little fishing village surrounded by nature and waves. However, slowly the natural beauty of the area disappeared behind asphalt, glass and modern buildings. With the creation of an award-winning design, a group of collaborators decided to restore the original landscape and change the look of Middelkerke. → Read More
Let these sustainable chairs put Verve in your space
There are a lot of places you go during life where you have to sit such as the dentist, office reception areas, school meetings and more. Usually, you're going to be doing that in a horrible chair. Luckily, the Verve seating collection is a line of commercial chairs that are designed for the human body using ergonomics. → Read More
This hidden retreat in Mexico celebrates the natural world
This is La Lomita, a quiet retreat that's designed to look and function like a natural extension of its surrounding environment. You can find it at the end of a path at a beautiful spot surrounded by mountains and nature. → Read More
The new 550 Spencer building has a grand solar facade
At first glance, the 550 Spencer building might look like any other gleaming, modern building. Look closer and you’ll see something different. You'll see an incredible design that is fully autonomous and sustainable. → Read More
Pedestrian bridge by ATRIUM will grow trees above highway
When you think about it, bridges are one of humankind's greatest achievements. They close gaps and connect places and people together. They are also engineering marvels. → Read More
Timber institution in Lithuania is the first of its kind
In an effort to get people excited about sustainable building techniques, Lithuania's National Forestry Headquarters and Visitor Centre came up with a competition. Designers competed to reveal the best plan for a first-ever timber institution building in the country. → Read More
These 4 homes were built to the Phius building standard
Four different housing projects show brilliant design in the face of climate change, achieving the Phius certification with net zero building. → Read More
Chemistry building at University of Munich built with wood
The University of Munich in Germany is getting a new building for research and education in the field of sustainable chemistry. This upgrade will expand the Straubing science center and, hopefully, expand on many brilliant new ideas and innovations that will pave the way for a brighter future. → Read More
This hydroponic garden is entirely recyclable
Thousands of conflicts in human history have been spawned by a quest for land. It has started wars and has caused pain across the centuries. But here's a secret about land: it's just dirt. And this incredible garden by Kettal and Tectum Garden proves that, actually, you don't need dirt to grow delicious food. → Read More
Biomimicry is changing the world of design in exciting ways
From snowflakes to leaves, nature is full of incredible shapes and intricate designs. Nature itself is a wonder, a world full of plants and animals that adapt themselves to better suit the natural world. This is exactly what biomimicry is all about. → Read More
The Sainik School in India will be eco-friendly by design
Take a look at what this military school by Design Forum International is doing with eco-friendly and modern designs to inspire future leaders in India. → Read More
Space Age home built in 1961 is now revived for the present
The Pelham Manor started out in 1961 by Harold and Judith Edelman as a stunning mid-century modern home showcasing the best design elements and aesthetics of the era. The couple also lived here for years. → Read More
Palas Residential will complement historic city in Romania
One of the most historic sections of Romania will become the home of a brand-new biophilic design. Iasi, Romania, is full of historic buildings and beautiful monuments. The new Palas Residential will soon be mixed into the city center, standing with old churches and monuments that showcase the city's long past. → Read More
The first biodegradable sneakers in the world
They're known as the first fully biodegradable shoe in the world. BLUEVIEW sneakers are made entirely with plant-based materials, proving that anything and everything can be sustainable if companies are bold enough to make it happen. → Read More
Modern prefab housing offers affordable, high-quality design
What is the answer to solving the housing crisis? Of several answers, one is to build more housing. This simple solution has taken on a whole new look with the Hamilton Passive House Modular Housing. This is a design from Montgomery Sisam Architects that seeks to provide affordable, dignified and high-quality housing. → Read More
Visit a silent disco where plants are the DJs
Like humans, plants are living things. What's interesting is that plants somehow communicate information to each other and are able to do so even across great distances. There is a definite language among plants. → Read More
Nature is the teacher at this language school in China
The Nanshan Foreign Language School is an elementary and middle school campus that contains a library, a gym, classrooms, an auditorium, an indoor swimming pool, faculty dormitory facilities, playgrounds and dining halls. It has taken a decade to redevelop this part of Shenzhen, transforming a tightly-packed urban village into a glittering vertical city. → Read More
Bonduelle embraces company culture with their new green HQ
To lead the way forward into a more sustainable future, it's going to take the cooperation of individuals and companies. Bonduelle's new headquarters in Montreal, Canada, is a perfect example of how design can be sustainable, beautiful and comfortable while still being an ideal and healthy work environment. → Read More