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- ZHA designs sustainable expansion to China's largest international exhibition center Tue, 16 Mar 21, 1:30amBeijing's New China International Exhibition Center — the largest international exhibition center in China — is set to become even larger with Zaha Hadid Architects' competition-winning Phase II designs...
- Mirrored outhouse disappears into a lush river valley landscape Thu, 14 Nov 19, 4:30amIn Australia’s Kangaroo Valley, Paddington-based design studio Madeleine Blanchfield Architects carefully crafted a freestanding bathroom that all but vanishes into its surroundings...
- 3XN unveils a sustainable redesign for the Sydney Fish Market Fri, 9 Nov 18, 9:00amDanish design practice 3XN has revealed its competition-winning redesign for the Sydney Fish Market, a waterfront marketplace that will undergo a $250 million expansion and, in the process, revitalize the waterfront...
- These bold, eco-friendly bathrooms reduce water usage by 80% Sat, 4 Aug 18, 6:00amHong Kong-based design practice Ida&Billy Architects have completed an unusually eye-catching bathroom redesign for a Guangzhou shopping mall that boasts striking looks and sustainable elements...
- Solar SILO home uses light to feel much larger than its actual size Mon, 9 Oct 17, 8:30pmDaylight, fresh air, and greenery fill this self-sufficient solar home that feels much larger than its actual size. Students from the Missouri University of Science and Technology designed this net-zero dwelling, named SILO,...
- Self-sustaining Arcology Tower would bring urban agriculture to the heart of Hong Kong Tue, 8 Mar 16, 8:00pmEnvisioned for Victoria Harbor, the three-pronged high-rise is designed to sit atop the proposed high-speed railway line that would connect the city to Guangzhou...
- This tiny home on wheels lets you change your Vista on a whim Sat, 13 Feb 16, 2:02amThe Vista, at its core, has a great deal in common with traditional recreational vehicles. The trailer measures 20 feet long by 8.5 feet wide trailer with a standard hitch, towable by any vehicle capable of handling the 6,500lb...
- Live off the grid and rent-free in the charming Wohnwagon mobile caravan Thu, 9 Jul 15, 2:30amThe green roof helps insulate the home during the winter and cool it during the summer months. Triple-glazed windows punctuate the larch shell, bringing in natural light and framing views. Solar photovoltaic rooftop panels...
- Live off-grid and rent-free in the charming WOHNWAGON mobile caravan Wed, 8 Jul 15, 6:00pmThe green roof helps insulate the home during the winter and cool it during the summer months. Triple-glazed windows punctuate the larch shell, bringing in natural light and framing views. Solar photovoltaic rooftop panels...
- Bosco Verticale: World’s First Vertical Forest is Finally Complete in Milan Mon, 20 Oct 14, 7:00pmThe Bosco Verticale mixed-use towers were constructed with a $2.5 billion public-private investment as part of the redevelopment of Milan's Porta Nuova district. The towers, measuring 260 feet and 367 feet, house 800 trees...
- Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill’s Imperial Tower Could Be Mumbai’s Tallest and Greenest Skyscraper Wed, 8 May 13, 12:01amWith projects like the Burj Khalifa under his belt, architect Adrian Smith has become synonymous with supertall skyscrapers, so it's no surprise that his firm, Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill, is the creative force behind Imperial...