Affordable starter home is 3D-printed in just 18 hours

One of the most exciting possibilities of 3D-printed architecture is that it could revolutionize affordable housing. Portugal’s Havelar shows this may soon be within reach with its inaugural 3D-printed home, which took just 18 hours to print.Continue R… Continue reading Affordable starter home is 3D-printed in just 18 hours

WWII airplane inspires extraordinary off-grid tiny house

Tiny houses come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, but this is the first example we’ve seen that’s modeled after a World War II airplane. Named the Monocoque Cabin, the unusual dwelling is defined by an eye-catching curving exterior and comes with lots… Continue reading WWII airplane inspires extraordinary off-grid tiny house

Sustainable learning hub embraces timber craft old and new

High-profile studio the Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has revealed plans for an ambitious new timber college building that will combine cutting-edge engineered wood with traditional Japanese joinery techniques to create a striking-looking and sustainable p… Continue reading Sustainable learning hub embraces timber craft old and new

Video: Hardy tiny house gets a size boost for apartment-like living

Canada’s Minimaliste previously impressed us with its Noyer and Noyer XL models, which offer luxurious small living in all weather, including extremes of hot and cold. The firm has now iterated on the Noyer line once again with a new and improved – and… Continue reading Video: Hardy tiny house gets a size boost for apartment-like living

Sony World Photography Awards showcases beauty of the natural world

The overall winners of the 2024 Sony World Photography Awards have been revealed. This year’s selection of images showcases a sublime mixture of unspoiled landscapes, amazing animals, and extraordinary people going about their lives.Continue ReadingCat… Continue reading Sony World Photography Awards showcases beauty of the natural world

USA’s tallest building approved for Oklahoma City

Officials have given the thumbs up for a new tallest skyscraper in the United States – and it’s not headed for New York City or Chicago as you might expect, but to a tornado-prone area with a population of only around 700,000 people: Oklahoma City.Cont… Continue reading USA’s tallest building approved for Oklahoma City

Carbon-capturing concrete walls conceal a quirky Japanese house

The production of the cement used in concrete is a major contributor to worldwide CO2 emissions and since we’re reliant on the stuff for our infrastructure, this is a serious problem. However, Nendo showcases an example of a greener way to build with i… Continue reading Carbon-capturing concrete walls conceal a quirky Japanese house

Boeing 737 transformed into incredible cliff-hanging luxury residence

This extraordinary residence is crafted from the fuselage of a Boeing 737 aircraft and perched on the edge of a cliffside in Bali. Named the Private Jet Villa, its functional cabin has been replaced with an all-new luxurious interior, including a bedro… Continue reading Boeing 737 transformed into incredible cliff-hanging luxury residence

Video: Mi Casita tiny house rewrites the book on space-saving design

Despite its modest length of just 26 ft (almost 8 m), the Mi Casita tiny house has a space-saving interior boasting the kind of features usually found in a much larger model, including a bathroom with a tub and a downstairs bedroom.Continue ReadingCate… Continue reading Video: Mi Casita tiny house rewrites the book on space-saving design

Climate-resilient tower rises out of an artificial dune

Envisioned as a huge boulder rising out of an artificial sand dune, ZJA’s Silt is now complete. The extraordinary building draws inspiration from the Belgian coastal landscape, and is designed to withstand a severe beating from nature, even in the face… Continue reading Climate-resilient tower rises out of an artificial dune