C-Crete hailed as a planet-friendly alternative to cement

According to some estimates, the generation of the heat used to produce traditional portland cement is responsible for 5% to 8% of all human-made CO2 emissions. A new substance known as C-Crete, however, is claimed to be a much greener – yet still prac… Continue reading C-Crete hailed as a planet-friendly alternative to cement

Gleaming glass office inserted into historic 19th century building

Practice for Architecture and Urbanism (PAU) recently completed an ambitious renovation of Brooklyn’s 19th century Domino Sugar Refinery. The firm retained the main brick shell of the historic building and inserted an all-new modern and energy efficien… Continue reading Gleaming glass office inserted into historic 19th century building

Eucalyptus keeps things on the level with space-saving layout

Storage-integrated staircases and loft-style bedrooms are ubiquitous in the small living movement, but not everyone’s up for climbing stairs or crawling on their hands and knees to get into bed. The latest tiny house by Baluchon is instead arranged on … Continue reading Eucalyptus keeps things on the level with space-saving layout

Public given clearance to explore London’s top secret spy tunnels

Hidden roughly 40 m (131 ft) below central London’s streets lies a fascinating but little-known network of tunnels. Originally conceived as a bomb shelter during WWII, the Kingsway Exchange Tunnels were used as a telecommunications center and even a sp… Continue reading Public given clearance to explore London’s top secret spy tunnels

Huge True North Retreat makes space for big families and BBQ enthusiasts

Following its Purple Heart Manor tiny house, Canada’s Acorn Tiny Homes has unveiled yet another model that pushes the boundaries of small living. Named the True North Retreat, it will sleep up to seven people, at a squeeze, and will feature some nice h… Continue reading Huge True North Retreat makes space for big families and BBQ enthusiasts

Tired old house goes green with masterful modern renovation

Austin Maynard Architects is adept at transforming dilapidated homes into attractive modern residences, such as the King Bill and Mills, the toy management house projects. The firm recently performed similar magic with its Helvetia, which breathed new … Continue reading Tired old house goes green with masterful modern renovation

Futuristic eVTOL vertiport readies for takeoff in Melbourne

If we’re going to reach the point of flying around our cities in eVTOLS like something out of an episode of The Jetsons then, alongside the actual aircraft themselves, we’re also going to need some serious infrastructure to support them. With this in m… Continue reading Futuristic eVTOL vertiport readies for takeoff in Melbourne

Ecocapsule hatches next generation egg-shaped tiny house

Having delivered on its initial promise of an egg-shaped off-grid tiny house, Ecocapsule now plans a new and improved model. Named the Ecocapsule NextGen, the dwelling will maintain the same novel egg-like form but in a more spacious shell.Continue Rea… Continue reading Ecocapsule hatches next generation egg-shaped tiny house

Ecocapsule hatches next generation egg-shaped tiny house

Having delivered on its initial promise of an egg-shaped off-grid tiny house, Ecocapsule now plans a new and improved model. Named the Ecocapsule NextGen, the dwelling will maintain the same novel egg-like form but in a more spacious shell.Continue Rea… Continue reading Ecocapsule hatches next generation egg-shaped tiny house

Curving cultural center’s layered roofs form “sails in a sea breeze”

Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) has revealed plans for a new cultural district in China. The project will be arranged around a large cultural center that showcases the firm’s trademark style and will be defined by an eye-catching series of curving layered … Continue reading Curving cultural center’s layered roofs form “sails in a sea breeze”