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The Gurdau Winery was only completed recently but the project has already taken its place among the vineyards remarkably well. As its lush green roof continues to mature, it will almost vanish into the hills in rural Czech Republic.Continue ReadingCate… Continue reading Lush green-roofed winery disappears into rolling landscape
Knocking down a wall – or walls – to create an open-plan living space can be expensive and not very environmentally friendly. With the development of moveable wooden partition walls that can be positioned right where you want them, ‘knocking through’ m… Continue reading Flexible, moveable wooden walls mean no more ‘knocking through’
Foster + Partners has revealed plans for a new headquarters for clothing brand Bench. The office tower has been carefully designed to respond to the local climate and seismicity, while also minimizing its grid-based electricity usage.Continue ReadingCa… Continue reading Energy efficient Bench Headquarters cuts its carbon footprint
If you’ve ever dreamed of owning a private island paradise, now could be your chance. The Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has joined forces with high-end clothing firm Vollebak to design a self-sufficient off-the-grid island getaway near Nova Scotia, Canada,… Continue reading Starchitect-designed off-grid island paradise heads to auction
High-profile Dutch firm MVRDV recently completed work on its energy-efficient Matrix One laboratory and office building in Amsterdam. The project showcases a forward-thinking design philosophy that focuses on flexibility, and features a demountable str… Continue reading Over 90% of this energy-efficient office can be dismantled and reused
Few designers have done as much to popularize the modern trend of covering buildings in greenery as Stefano Boeri. Since his Bosco Verticale met with critical acclaim, the Italian architect’s firm has been steadily producing lush tree-covered buildings… Continue reading Tree-covered tower’s lush exterior equivalent to 2.5 acres of forest
Inspired by the work of groundbreaking American biologist Margaret D. Lowman, students at Spain’s Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia (IAAC) have built a research center to allow scientists to monitor bird and insect life, as well as the e… Continue reading Tiny timber research center provides treetop view of forest life
Work was recently completed on what’s being hailed as the largest mass timber building in Asia. Designed by Pritzker Prize winner Toyo Ito & Associates, the project features impressive green design, including solar panels that produce more electricity … Continue reading Asia’s largest timber building an eco-friendly class act
As society continues to transition away from fossil fuel use, what should we do with all the old infrastructure that’s left behind? MVRDV offers one possible answer with this upcoming project in China, which will transform a former oil refinery into a … Continue reading Former oil refinery transformed into mixed-use sustainable powerhouse
A rural residence and a city apartment offer two very different kinds of living experiences, but MVRDV hopes to offer the best of both with its latest project, Ziel. Bringing to mind a game of Jenga, the building is envisioned as a series of stacked co… Continue reading Jenga-like high-rise to blend city and country living