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- Architect designs and builds his dream Passive House in New York Tue, 14 May 19, 12:30amAfter three years of research and development, architect Wayne Turett of New York City-based architectural firm The Turett Collaborative has designed and built his long-awaited Passive House in the village of Greenport, New...
- Snhetta completes LEED Gold-seeking crystal workshop for Swarovski Tue, 19 Feb 19, 8:30amInternational architecture firm Snøhetta is breaking the mold for industrial architecture with its contemporary and light-filled production facility for Swarovski Manufaktur...
- Daylit studio and courtyard breathe new life into a 1940s house in Seattle Tue, 1 May 18, 4:55amA new studio and courtyard inspired by ancient Chinese housing design maximize the potential of this 1940s residence in Seattle. Grasshopper Studio and Courtyard, designed by Wittman Estes Architecture + Landscape, encourages...
- Beautifully renovated Norwegian cottage combines old and new under one pitched roof Thu, 21 Dec 17, 12:49amThis fifty-year-old cottage designed by architect Atle Sørby was renovated entirely by Local craftsmen in Time, Norway. Norwegian design studio bark arkitekter redesigned the home while taking care to balance modern functional...
- Kansas State students built this charming affordable home for low-income families Fri, 8 Dec 17, 11:26pmA group of fifth-year architecture students at Kansas State University teamed up with local firms El Dorado and Studio Build to design and build an affordable two-unit dwelling for low-income families...
- Coal barge in London converted into a sophisticated floating home Fri, 15 Sep 17, 7:37amA 1924 barge in London has been transformed into an amazing floating home. The historic Humber Keel cargo boat now functions as a comfortable two-bedroom home with two baths, open living space and terrace views. The restored...
- Derelict worker's apartment in Amsterdam is unrecognizable after space-saving renovation Tue, 8 Aug 17, 4:21amDesign Studio Deirdre Renniers renovated this derelict 484-square-foot apartment in Amsterdam into a spacious, modern space dominated by natural materials and daylight...
- Light-filled Danish home with flexible interiors welcomes the forest indoors Fri, 28 Jul 17, 6:30pmWho needs wallpaper when you’ve got exquisitely framed forest views in almost every room? C.F. Møller Architects designed Villa Rypen, a 158-square-meter dwelling that blurs the lines between indoor and outdoor living....
- Airbnb's brand new Paris office is a loft-like space that feels like home Wed, 5 Jul 17, 11:12pmIn line with Airbnb's "Belong Anywhere" adage, the firm's new office space in Paris is an airy loft-like workspace that fosters creativity and communal working...
- Peek inside Bloombergs sustainable new headquarters in London Wed, 21 Jun 17, 7:58pmFormer Mayor of New York City Michael R. Bloomberg’s eponymous company is moving into the heart of London with the help of Foster + Partners. The renowned British architecture firm designed the new 3.2-acre Bloomberg site...
- Oakland fire-damaged home transformed into a magnificent naturally-cooled residence Thu, 15 Jun 17, 3:13amCalifornia-based Terry & Terry Architecture rebuilt an existing home damaged in a 1991 Oakland fire as a beautiful residence offering staggering views of San Francisco Bay...
- Incredible teepee-shaped ORKA house is made from 24 interlacing beams Wed, 24 May 17, 1:00amThis teepee-shaped home is made from twenty four interlacing beams that shelter a large open-plan living space. Antony Gibbon Designs' ORKA house explores different geometric shapes and unconventional forms for residential...
- Architects cracked this concrete building to fill its interior with daylight Wed, 17 May 17, 11:10pmUsually, architects avoid creating a building full of cracks. But the beautiful concrete facade of this mixed-use building in Aarhus, Denmark was built with intentional imperfections. Copenhagen-based architecture studio...
- Cramped 19th-century mansion becomes a bright and open modern residence Fri, 17 Mar 17, 3:57amThe renovation of this 19th-century mansion near Paris highlights the historic elements of the original building, while optimizing its spatial organization to fit modern living...
- Net-zero Acacia Avenue House saves up to 90% of heating and cooling costs Fri, 3 Mar 17, 2:32amThis energy-efficient home in Oakland Hills features a patented steel construction technology inspired by the aerospace industry. The house, designed by BONE Structure, features state-of-the-art sustainable technologies and...