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- A Brazilian 'bear cave' brewery boasts several passive techniques to stay chill Mon, 22 Jul 19, 2:30pmSummer visitors to searing São Paulo now have a new "bear cave" to cool off in with a cold, frothy craft brewski in hand. Designed by local firm SuperLimão Studio for Brazilian Colorado Brewery, the Toca do Urso Brewery,...
- Atelier COLE completes eco-friendly bear sanctuary in Vietnam Sat, 2 Mar 19, 3:30amPhnom Penh-based Atelier COLE recently completed an environmentally friendly bear sanctuary that not only promotes wildlife conservation but also champions affordable prefabricated design...
- Beautiful visitors center curves around a semi-natural ice rink in a Japanese forest Mon, 28 Aug 17, 7:30pmTokyo-based Klein Dytham architecture completed a beautiful timber-clad visitor center befitting its surroundings in a breathtaking Japanese forest. Set in the foothills of the active volcano Mount Asama in Karuizawa, the...
- LEED Gold home brings modern luxury to a Colorado working ranch Wed, 24 May 17, 7:34pmLEED-certified luxury living comes to a working ranch in Eagle County, Colorado. CCY Architects designed the Gambel Oaks Ranch, a lovely low-lying home that blends into its surroundings and is imperceptible from public roadways....
- Gabion walls and recycled steel panels clad an outstanding green home in Texas Tue, 7 Jun 16, 4:00amThe house comprises a series of interconnected modules stretching from the front porch to the garage. Two outdoor patios demarcate different functions, with the entry patio acting as a covered porch. The second one separates...
- Gabion walls and recycled steel panels for an outstanding green home in Texas Tue, 7 Jun 16, 4:00amThe house comprises a series of interconnected modules stretching from the front porch to the garage. Two outdoor patios demarcate different functions, with the entry patio acting as a covered porch. The second one separates...
- Stone and timber-clad Hilltop Residence integrates with the environment in New Zealand Fri, 1 Jan 16, 3:30amThe aim of the project was to create a dynamic relationship between the old structure, clad in stone and topped with a hipped corrugated iron roof, and the new addition...
- Hilltop Residence is a dynamic stone and timber-clad retreat in New Zealand that integrates with the environment Thu, 31 Dec 15, 5:00pmThe aim of the project was to create a dynamic relationship between the old structure, clad in stone and topped with a hipped corrugated iron roof, and the new addition...
- Observation House commands stunning 360-degree views atop a verdant green roof Fri, 30 Oct 15, 12:00amThe stacked gabions, or stone-filled cages, are an attractive and cost-effective way to build walls. A large rectangular entrance leads to a cavernous space housing the entrance hall and the garage. The bedrooms, bathrooms,...
- Lyon’s green-roofed electrical substation extension disappears into the landscape Fri, 9 Oct 15, 4:00pmThe substation building itself is not accessible to the public and is fully opaque due to its function as a technical building. It is meant to store pieces of equipment which require certain dimensions, technical accessibility,...
- Solar-powered Base Camp embraces nature through energy-efficient design Fri, 1 May 15, 11:00pmCreated primarily as a retreat, Base Camp also serves as a primary home for a family of seven. Beautiful hardwood clad the building inside and out, while generous amounts of glazing frame views of the lake and bring in copious...