A million trees give central Dubai a 40-mile Green Spine

Urb is on a mission to remake Dubai’s landscape into a lush paradise. Following its proposals for the Dubai Mangroves and Dubai Reefs projects, the firm’s new Green Spine envisions transforming a highway in the region with trams, park areas, farms, and… Continue reading A million trees give central Dubai a 40-mile Green Spine

Cork-clad tiny house takes inspired approach to maximizing space

Portuguese woodworking specialist MadeiGuincho has followed up its impressive Terra m1 with another striking tiny house in the same vein. The Terra m2_Tiny House on Wheels features an unusual interior layout spread over three levels that maximizes avai… Continue reading Cork-clad tiny house takes inspired approach to maximizing space

Solar-powered micro house doesn’t skimp on home comforts

The Cosmic One is a prefabricated micro house that comes in multiple configurations and can serve as an accessory dwelling unit (ADU), a tiny house, or even a full-time family home. It can optionally run off-the-grid and features a compact interior tha… Continue reading Solar-powered micro house doesn’t skimp on home comforts

Fascinating photographs highlight the beauty found in daily life

Swedish camera manufacturer Hasselblad has revealed the winners of its latest photography competition. The selection showcases 18 superb shots that highlight the extraordinary beauty that can be found in every day life, from humble houses to train jour… Continue reading Fascinating photographs highlight the beauty found in daily life

Movable walls close off Open House when owners need privacy

Typically, you likely have to choose between a house that’s open to its surroundings or one that focuses on privacy. However, an upcoming German residence by KWK Promes will embrace both: though open as standard, with the flick of a switch walls will a… Continue reading Movable walls close off Open House when owners need privacy

Wooden tiny house tops compact interior with eye-catching curving roof

Portuguese woodworking specialist MadeiGuincho’s latest tiny house is one of its most eye-catching to date. Named the Terra m1_Tiny House on Wheels, it features a compact space-saving interior layout topped by an attractive curving roof that includes a… Continue reading Wooden tiny house tops compact interior with eye-catching curving roof

Tiny starter home crams office and guest sleeping into length of 20 ft

The Midgard is a space-saving starter home with a clever design that maximizes the usefulness of its compact interior. Though it only has a length of 20 ft (6 m), the tiny house makes room for a guest sleeping area and also fits in home office space to… Continue reading Tiny starter home crams office and guest sleeping into length of 20 ft

Tall tales: Fantastical visions imagine the future of skyscrapers

The winners of the 2024 eVolo Skyscraper Competition have been revealed. Featuring 17 fantastical high-rise designs that range from the unlikely to the impossible, the competition offers a fascinating look at architectural ideas unconstrained by practi… Continue reading Tall tales: Fantastical visions imagine the future of skyscrapers

Mirrored tiny house slides out its bed so owners can sleep under the stars

Okno Modhomes has designed a mirrored tiny house in rural India that has a neat trick up its sleeve. When it’s time to hit the sack, the owner can either sleep inside like you’d expect or, when the weather suits, activate a movable bed to drift off out… Continue reading Mirrored tiny house slides out its bed so owners can sleep under the stars

World’s longest immersed tunnel lets visitors drive under the Baltic Sea

The Fehmarnbelt tunnel will open in 2029 and is expected to be in operation for at least 120 years

An ambitious underwater road and rail tunnel is currently under construction in Europe that will link Germany and Denmark. Named the Fehmarnbelt tunnel, it will cross an 18-km (roughly 11.2-mile) stretch of the Baltic Sea.

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