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Located in the hills near Uvita town in Costa Rica, Achioté is a residential space by Formafatal. The project features two villas located 300 meters above sea level that cantilever off the hill for views of the beautiful...

In response to some of the challenges of climate change, the building industry is turning to some throwback techniques to reduce site impact, but also create “thermal” structures that promote passive temperature control...

Rammed earth construction has long been considered a super efficient and sustainable building method, but it isn't usually this gorgeous. Meet the Earth House, a thoroughly modern take on this traditional building method...

The Rammed Earth House in Slovenia was designed by several collaborating architects to explore a combination of ancient building methods and the latest in sustainable energy technology...

Created by architectural firm Encaixe Soluções Alternativas, the Ecocasa Atelier is located at the heart of the Brazilian Wine Route, or “Rota do Vinho” in Portuguese...

In the lush South Indian village of Vengola, architecture firm Wallmakers has just completed a sculptural rammed earth home that looks like a natural extension of the landscape...

It’s been 20 years since Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring came out in theaters. But hobbit homes have an enduring appeal. Here are some of the cutest of these types of houses, featuring key details like green...

Located in the southeastern part of Lombok, Indonesia, the Dome Lombok eco resort enjoys stunning views of the ocean, permaculture gardens, a farm-to-table restaurant, an organic juice bar, an outdoor cinema and a swimming...

Mumbai-based architecture firm Morphlab has unveiled designs for "Shift-ing Earth," a luxury residence designed to harmonize with nature. Created as part of a proposed township masterplan on densely forested land...

This small, shell-shaped villa — made using local wood, rammed earth and traditional techniques — is located in the forest of Nagano Prefecture in the center of Japan...

This stunning 4,585 square foot home in San Jose del Cabo, Mexico exemplifies sustainable indoor-outdoor living at its finest. In 2018, architecture firm FabrikG completed the home, which is located in an off-grid...

On a windswept hill a three-hour drive from São Paulo, Brazilian architecture firm Arquipélago Arquitetos has completed the House in Cunha, a low-lying, contemporary home that is primarily built of locally sourced rammed...

An inspiring beacon of humanitarian architecture has arrived to one of the poorest and most remote regions of Nepal — the new Bayalpata Hospital in Accham...

Hidden in the misty mountains of Zhejiang, a new eco-sensitive resort made from local materials entices visitors with spectacular views and laid-back charms...

Costa Rica has long been renowned for its commitment to protecting its natural environment, but one home nestled into 2.5 acres of a permaculture farm is really setting an example for green building. Located in the idyllic...