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- BIGs dramatic hillside apartments officially open in Stockholm Sat, 10 Nov 18, 9:00amBjarke Ingels Group has announced the official opening of the long-awaited 79&Park, a residential development with a striking, stepped design. Located in Stockholm’s Gärdet district, the sculptural complex consists...
- The peaceful Micro House serves as an artist's refuge in Vermont Tue, 30 Oct 18, 7:00amTucked into a hilly landscape in a remote area of Vermont, a 430-square-foot tiny home holds court among the wildflowers. Designed by Vermont-based Elizabeth Herrmann Architecture + Design in collaboration with the artistic...
- The adorable Acorn tiny cabin is made of wood salvaged from an old mansion Sat, 20 Oct 18, 7:00amWe've seen a lot of tiny homes over the years, but the Acorn has to be one the most adorable designs we've ever come across. Created by the team from Ojai-based Humble Hand Craft, the sweet tiny home on wheels is built from...
- A green-roofed ski cabin blends into the lush Canadian landscape Thu, 27 Sep 18, 4:30amWrapped in black-dyed cedar planks and topped with a lush green roof, the Cottage in Sutton appears to meld into the landscape from afar. Montreal-based architecture firm Paul Bernier Architecte designed the 2,400-square-foot...
- A modern makeover put this prefab home in touch with its picturesque surroundings Tue, 27 Mar 18, 12:20amOslo-based architectural firm Skapa Architects has breathed new life into an old, outdated prefab home by converting it into a light-filled living space...
- Solar-powered seaside cabin blends prefab design with traditional building techniques Thu, 8 Mar 18, 11:17pmThis small solar-powered hideaway in British Columbia mirrors the natural incline of the cliff on which it sits. Architecture studio Battersby Howat worked with Hinterland Design to assemble a small team of craftsmen to build...
- Solar-powered seaside retreat marries prefab design and traditional building techniques Thu, 8 Mar 18, 11:17pmThis small solar-powered hideaway in British Columbia mirrors the natural incline of the cliff on which it sits. Architecture studio Battersby Howat worked with Hinterland Design to assemble a small team of craftsmen to build...
- This Iowa home built across a ravine is heated and cooled by the earth Tue, 19 Dec 17, 11:48pmThis naturally-ventilated residence spans a ravine in rural Iowa, providing expansive views of the surrounding forest. Architecture studio BNIM designed the Ravine Residence, which is geothermally cooled and heated, to connect...
- Stunning mountain passive house uses burnt cedar cladding Tue, 21 Mar 17, 4:14amTucked into the sloping mountainside near historic Park City, Utah sits a modern, passive solar dream home marked by a plunging roof that slices through its middle...
- Minimalist Lake Jasper home has multi-use bleachers instead of typical furniture Tue, 2 Feb 16, 12:00amCanadian architects Architecturama have designed a breathtaking white cedar clad home on Lake Jasper. Not only is the design XXX, but contains numerous eco concious features such as.... Additionally, the interior is filled...
- Minimalist Lake Jasper home has multi-use bleachers instead of your typical furniture Mon, 1 Feb 16, 5:00pmCanadian architects Architecturama have designed a breathtaking white cedar clad home on Lake Jasper. Not only is the design XXX, but contains numerous eco concious features such as.... Additionally, the interior is filled...
- Gorgeous cedar and stone Cedrus House offers magnificent views of Canada’s Gate Lake Wed, 4 Nov 15, 5:00amThe chalet layout follows the incline of the landscape and minimizes its impact by adjusting to the topography of the site. The lower level of the building houses the living room, kitchen and dining room with several access...
- Pivot Transforms a Boring Suburban Building into a Gorgeous Cedar and Brick Art Studio Mon, 24 Nov 14, 7:00pmConstructed in just three-and-a-half months, the 785-square-foot art studio and office serves as a secondary dwelling to the main house. The architects draw attention to the building using superb detailing and the striking...
- Pivot Transforms a Boring Suburban Building into a Gorgeous Cedar and Charcoal Brick Art Studio Mon, 24 Nov 14, 7:00pmConstructed in just three-and-a-half months, the 785-square-foot art studio and office serves as a secondary dwelling to the main house. The architects draw attention to the building using superb detailing and the striking...
- Hamada’s Glass + Wood Building Wraps Around Living Trees in Japan Thu, 13 Nov 14, 4:00amThe building accommodates a beauty salon on the ground floor, while the upper floor houses the office of the owner's property company. Red cedar covers the volumes that frame the glazed frontages. Even the building's structure...