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- Charming home uses local, natural materials to pay homage to a chestnut tree Sat, 22 Sep 18, 7:30amYoung Czech architecture firm Valarch Studio has completed a modest yet elegant family house built largely of timber to reference the property’s old chestnut tree in the garden...
- Pinwheel-shaped timber cabin grows more beautiful over time Tue, 1 May 18, 10:00pmLike fine wine, the timber facade of this charming Norwegian cabin will improve over time. Designed by Mork-Ulnes Architects, the contemporary dwelling sits just outside of Oslo in the pine forest where it serves as a retreat...
- This gorgeous greenhouse-like home in the Netherlands soaks up daylight Fri, 21 Apr 17, 9:08pmFrom beneath this traditional thatched roof in the Netherlands emerges a stunning glass greenhouse. Lochem-based Maas Architecten conceived the Modern Countryside Villa as two contrasting volumes: an opaque, timber-clad space,...
- Beautiful sea-facing home uses height to overcome site restrictions Wed, 29 Mar 17, 8:49pmThis beautiful Russian home stands out from its neighbors with an unusually steep inclined roof that’s constructed for more than just its looks. Architectural bureau Chvoya designed House in Pribylovo, a contemporary home...
- MAPAs prefab house can be installed and disassembled with minimal environmental harm Mon, 8 Aug 16, 11:00pmThe Retreat in Finca Aguy was prefabricated offsite in a factory near Montevideo in a process that minimizes construction waste and saves on costs. The compact structure comprises two identical blocky modules, each measuring...
- Kengo Kuma unveils plans for spiraling timber-clad library in Sydney Thu, 17 Mar 16, 1:00amThe building will be located at Darling Harbour, adjacent to the city center, and will include an "Innovation Exchange Program" for start-ups, together with a "makerspace," where people can experiment with robotics and new...
- Kengo Kuma unveils spiraling new timber-clad library design for Sydney Thu, 17 Mar 16, 1:00amThe building will be located at Darling Harbour, adjacent to the city center, and will include an "Innovation Exchange Program" for start-ups, together with a "makerspace," where people can experiment with robotics and new...
- Barn-inspired Markétka House in the Czech countryside will age beautifully over time Mon, 7 Mar 16, 8:00pmBuilt to accommodate a couple and their two children, the handsome timber home is set on a 1,200-square-meter plot near the Czech village of Točník and was chosen for its panoramic countryside views...
- 360-degree panoramic window floods Tokyo’s Nerima House with sunlight Sat, 6 Feb 16, 6:30amThe Nerima House is located on a 100-square-meter lot on the outskirts of Tokyo. In order to optimize the use of space, the architects introduced a semi-submerged floor with the main entrance. The rest of the 60-square-meter...
- Stunning Gerês House is a serene retreat tucked into a slope in Portugal Tue, 19 Jan 16, 2:07amThe architects demolished the existing structure which was vulnerable to landslides and relocated the residence to a lower part of the site. Located 20 miles outside Braga, the house functions as a quiet retreat that allows...
- Zigzagging Het Anker community center in the Netherlands is partially buried underground Wed, 23 Dec 15, 5:00amLocated in Zwolle, the Netherlands, the complex aims to link the Westenholte and Stadshagen districts and connect with a large and diverse group of users...
- Pumpkin Ridge Passive House consumes 90% less heating energy than a conventional house Thu, 20 Aug 15, 3:00pmThis "super-efficient demonstration home" consumes 90% less heating energy than a conventional house, while providing all the amenities of a comfortable private residence...
- Suga Architects unveil the gorgeous green-roofed Takano Nursery in Japan Thu, 11 Jun 15, 3:03pmThe narrow plot forced the architects to create an elongated volume topped with a vegetable rooftop garden. Its narrow street-facing sides are clad in treated red cedar, while the surfaces around the courtyard are covered...
- Daylit STGM Head Office uses reclaimed wood, solar power and a green wall to create a truly sustainable work environment Fri, 1 May 15, 8:03pmThis minimalist office building in Quebec, Canada, integrates innovative sustainable technologies into its large wood- and concrete-clad volume. STGM Architects designed the building as their own headquarters and made sure...
- Daylit STGM Head Office is uses reclaimed wood, solar power and a green wall to create a truly sustainable work environment Fri, 1 May 15, 8:03pmThis minimalist office building in Quebec, Canada, integrates innovative sustainable technologies into its large wood- and concrete-clad volume. STGM Architects designed the building as their own headquarters and made sure...