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- Minimalist House in Minohshinmachi focuses on nature Wed, 4 Aug 21, 5:30amThe clients for this home in the northernmost part of Minoh City, Osaka Prefecture, wanted the architecture to represent local history and culture while also developing a modern aesthetic in a space that closes the gap between...
- "Carbon-absorbing" vertical forest skyscraper nears completion in Taipei Sat, 13 Mar 21, 2:30amParis-based Vincent Callebaut Architectures has revealed new photos of Tao Zhu Yin Yuan, a LEED Gold-certified high-rise slated for completion in the second half of 2021...
- Modern prefab retreat in Italy takes in panoramic alpine views Thu, 30 Apr 20, 4:30amPerched atop a hill in Aosta Valley’s highest municipality in northwest Italy is the newly completed House in Chamois, a modern, prefabricated home by Torino-based design and build firm Leap Factory...
- Ramboll helps Lombok locals build earthquake-resistant bamboo housing Sat, 18 Jan 20, 6:30amIn 2018 when Lombok was struck by several earthquakes, some measuring up to magnitude 7, local communities around the seismic region were greatly affected...
- Japanese home features a bookshelf wall designed to withstand earthquakes Wed, 4 Apr 18, 7:30pmIn earthquake-prone Japan, a wall full of books might seem like a disaster waiting to happen. Rather than capitulate to Mother Nature however, the owners of this Yokohama home found a way to safely put their massive library...
- Japanese builder unveils plans for worlds tallest timber skyscraper in Tokyo Thu, 15 Feb 18, 9:08pmJapanese builder and developer Sumitomo Forestry has unveiled designs for the world’s tallest timber skyscraper in the heart of Tokyo. Designed by Nikken Sekkei, the 1,148-foot-tall wooden tower will form part of the W350...
- Post-earthquake home in China wins World Building of the Year 2017 Mon, 20 Nov 17, 8:30pmA humanitarian project built with affordable, low-tech materials has won this year’s World Building of the Year at the tenth annual World Architecture Festival...
- SOMs diagrid glass tower rises like a Chinese paper lantern in Beijing Mon, 19 Jun 17, 6:00pmA glittering glass lantern has risen in Beijing. Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) designed the Poly International Plaza, a three-tower complex located midway between the Forbidden City and the Beijing Capital Airport....
- Amazing building made from 1.5 million plastic bottles withstands fires and earthquakes Tue, 16 May 17, 1:40amPlastic bottle architecture is fantastic at turning a problem into an eco-friendly opportunity. The amazing EcoARK in Taipei, Taiwan is one such example. Built from 1.5 million recycled plastic bottles, this massive pavilion...
- Amazing plastic bottle architecture withstands earthquakes in Taipei Mon, 15 May 17, 8:00pmPlastic bottle architecture is fantastic at turning a problem into an eco-friendly opportunity. The amazing EcoARK in Taipei, Taiwan is one such example. Built from 1.5 million recycled plastic bottles, this massive pavilion...
- The Cube residential tower features stacked units that maximize outdoor space Thu, 4 Feb 16, 5:00pmThe tower is located on a prominently visible location in an eastern district of Beirut, Lebanon. Through the shifting of floor plates, the architects introduced generous amounts of outdoor areas for each of the 19 living...
- CC441: Tokyo’s First Shipping Container Art Gallery Warmed Up With Interior Timber Panels Tue, 29 Jul 14, 3:09amLocated in an old area of Tokyo called Torigoe, CC4441 is surrounded by small factories producing leather products, paper crafts and ornaments. It was designed for a husband who needed a small office space, and whose wife...
- KAMJZ Tower in Taiwan Protects Itself from Earthquakes Using Just Rainwater Wed, 11 Sep 13, 5:30amBy gathering water during heavy periods of rainfall, the building would be able to use its mass, in combination with an impressive set of design features, to act as a defense mechanism against earthquakes. The movement of...
- Cassia Co-op Training Centre is a Sustainable School For Cinnamon Farmers in Indonesia Sat, 20 Oct 12, 7:20amRead the rest of Cassia Co-op Training Centre is a Sustainable School For Cinnamon Farmers in Indonesia Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: "sustainable architecture", cassia co-op training centre,...
- Japanese Levitating House System Could Protect Homes From Earthquakes Thu, 1 Mar 12, 8:55amWe’ve seen quite a few creative examples of disaster-resistant architecture here at Inhabitat – from houses that rise up atop flood waters to an elastic iron alloy designed to sway with an earthquake...