Snøhetta crafts a suspended treetop home in the heart of Norway

Norwegian architectural firm Snøhetta has collaborated with engineer Tor Helge Dokka for a residential project located in Kongsberg, Norway. Dubbed House Dokka, the 190-sq-m (2,045-sq-ft) dwelling is an off-grid three-bedroom family home that’s inspire… Continue reading Snøhetta crafts a suspended treetop home in the heart of Norway

Eco-retreat is suspended above rolling vineyards in Portugal

Portuguese architectural firm Carlos Castanheira has recently completed this striking eco-tourism destination, with suites that float above grape vines below. Located on a picturesque vineyard in Alijó, Portugal, Adega da Quinta da Faísca is an idylli… Continue reading Eco-retreat is suspended above rolling vineyards in Portugal

Swedish eco-retreat suspends guests amid the treetops

Renowned Swedish architect Gert Wingårdh is the creative force behind a new eco-retreat that is suspended in the treetops of a Swedish pine forest. Located in Sällehägnad, approximately four miles (6.5 km) outside the center of the Holsbybrunn localit… Continue reading Swedish eco-retreat suspends guests amid the treetops

Off-grid A-frame home turns into a sculpture by night

New Zealand architectural firm RTA Studio has recently completed a stunning compact family home that fades into its environment like an artistic sculpture reminiscent of a coastal harbor marker. In fact, at night, when the shutters are closed and inter… Continue reading Off-grid A-frame home turns into a sculpture by night

Mexican hotel defines itself as a temple for eco-conscious contemplation

Renowned Mexican architectural firm Ludwig Godefroy has recently completed a minimalist boutique hotel that was conceived to embrace environmental consciousness and social responsibility. The result is a collection of nine bare-boned concrete suites th… Continue reading Mexican hotel defines itself as a temple for eco-conscious contemplation

Spanish architects build compact home with ventilated facade

Spanish architectural firm Slow Studio has recently completed a compact sustainable family home in Madrid that boasts a ventilated facade. Dubbed Casa en Cerros de Madrid, which translates to House in the Hills of Madrid, the residence is built on a sl… Continue reading Spanish architects build compact home with ventilated facade

Treehouse-inspired home boasts outdoor floating yoga studio

Argentinian architectural firm Pablo Senmartin Arquitectos has created a captivating treehouse-inspired home, featuring an outdoor floating yoga studio. Dubbed Siquiman Lodge, the 180-sq-m (1,937-sq-ft) single-family home is perched on a picturesque mo… Continue reading Treehouse-inspired home boasts outdoor floating yoga studio

Modern modular hotel comes delivered on the back of a truck

Helsinki-based architectural firm Studio Puisto has recently completed a modular eco-hotel concept, designed to capture the attention of budding hoteliers. Dubbed Uni Villas, named after the Finnish word for “dream,” the pilot project is made up of thr… Continue reading Modern modular hotel comes delivered on the back of a truck

Modern modular hotel comes delivered on the back of a truck

Helsinki-based architectural firm Studio Puisto has recently completed a modular eco-hotel concept, designed to capture the attention of budding hoteliers. Dubbed Uni Villas, named after the Finnish word for “dream,” the pilot project is made up of thr… Continue reading Modern modular hotel comes delivered on the back of a truck