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- DIY yurt could be the answer for true social distancing Fri, 3 Apr 20, 5:30amIn these trying days when social distancing seems to be so hard for so many, perhaps a change of living space is the key to finding some alone time. Designed by the team from Woodenwidget, the Plurt is a lightweight yurt that...
- Futuristic, seashell-inspired home is clad in reclaimed wood Tue, 4 Feb 20, 2:30amTorino-based design studio Wafai Architecture has unveiled an incredible home design that is inspired by the organic shape of a simple seashell. With its tubular volume and light-inviting cutouts, the design for the Scandinavian...
- NY man spends 6 years building this incredible, energy-efficient hobbit home Fri, 14 Sep 18, 2:30amA lot of lives have been touched by the Lord of the Rings films, but super fan Jim Costigan took it one step further by building his own Bag End-inspired hobbit home...
- Antony Gibbon's Flux House appears to float on the water's surface Tue, 20 Mar 18, 9:07amArchitect Antony Gibbon has unveiled yet another incredible structure – this one designed for a future world where homes float on water. The circular Flux House features two rings of thin timber panels, equally spaced...
- Antony Gibbon's Flux House is a modern-day moat Mon, 19 Mar 18, 11:31pmArchitect Antony Gibbon has unveiled yet another incredible structure – this one designed for a future world where homes float on water. The circular Flux House features two rings of thin timber panels, equally spaced...
- Crescent moon-shaped home on Chilean coast inspired by traditional boat-making techniques Tue, 20 Feb 18, 12:47amChilean studio Pezo von Ellrichshausen has created an incredibly sophisticated cylindrical home that blends in seamlessly with its natural surroundings...
- This incredible geodesic dome home could be yours for $475k Thu, 15 Feb 18, 12:34amThis gorgeous wooden Dome Home - which is currently on the market for $475k - is a beautiful example of geodesic design done right. Located in the heart of Sonoma County, the home has a cozy atmosphere complete with handcrafted...
- You can rent this cylindrical log cabin on Denmark's Island of Mn Mon, 27 Nov 17, 10:44pmFor those really looking to go off-the-beaten-path without forsaking comfort, the Birkedal home located on the Danish island of Møn is a nature-engulfed paradise...
- Dilapidated WWI soldier barracks in Essex converted into stunning eco home Thu, 31 Aug 17, 9:17pmInstead of demolishing an old, dilapidated Nissen Hut that had sat on their farmland in Essex for nearly a century, one ambitious couple decided to convert it into a stunning eco property...
- Glass-encased circular Solo House snakes through a Spanish forest Thu, 25 May 17, 10:40pmBrussels-based Office KGDVS just unveiled an amazing glass-enclosed circular building that winds through a lush green forest in Spain's mountainous Matarraña region...
- Why these round houses survive hurricanes that destroy traditional homes Wed, 1 Jun 16, 7:00pmJune first marks the official start of the Atlantic hurricane season, and with predictions for bigger and deadlier storms this year due to the transition to La Niña, coupled with above-average sea surface temperatures in...
- Sweden’s first round Passive House boasts an innovative solar-powered balcony Fri, 15 Apr 16, 11:30pmClad in sustainable Kebony and orange panels, Villa Circuitus exudes a warm ambience that belies its smart design. Its round shape minimizes the surfaces exposed to the outside air, which, combined with high-performance custom...
- A Firsthand Look at the Magnolia 2300 Yurt – the First Energy Star Home in British Columbia Fri, 20 Jul 12, 7:56amRead the rest of A Firsthand Look at the Magnolia 2300 Yurt – the First Energy Star Home in British Columbia Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: build your own green home, building green, diy yurt,...