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- Sculptural Sunset Houses mimic waves with rainwater-collecting roofs Wed, 10 Oct 18, 9:00amNamed after their spectacular sunset views, the Sunset Houses are two seaside homes set into a slope in the idyllic beach town of Tibau do Sul in northeastern Brazil...
- Caradoc’s Hideout: A Gorgeous Eco-Roundhouse in Southern Wales Fri, 2 May 14, 2:00amLike us, you're probably instantly drawn to the pavilion's beautiful roof. The neatly-laid tiles are made from recycled rubber, and are completely child safe, and the roof gets its curved shape from circular hoops traditionally...
- Archium’s Rocking Radio Building Blends Into the Nepalese Landscape Fri, 18 Apr 14, 5:27amThe new stone building sits 3,000 meters above sea level and it features a rising antenna with strings and colorful flags attached. The project was inspired by vernacular architecture, and the rooms are organized around a...
- Stunning Arborg House is Covered in Icelandic Moss Tue, 31 Dec 13, 5:00pmLocated two hours drive from Reykjavik, the Árborg House stands on a hill above the glacial valley of Hvita river. Its exteriors are clad in long lasting hardwearing concrete with vertical lines and mixed with gravel from...
- Snohetta’s Eggum Tourist Stop Celebrates the Norwegian Landscape with Local Materials Wed, 22 May 13, 3:00pmThe Eggum Tourist Stop is located in the middle of the E10 Lofoten route on the north side of the archipelago. The rest area has a car park and service facilities with views of the water and surrounding landscape. It is known...
- The Landscape Laboratory is a Beautifully Restored Stone Factory in Portugal Thu, 9 May 13, 3:00pmLocated southwest of the historic city center of Guimarães, Portugal, the Landscape Laboratory stands in a rural area near the National Ecological Reserve (REN)...
- Shigeru Ban’s Gorgeous Nine Bridges Golf Club House is Inspired by Traditional Bamboo Cushions Sat, 2 Mar 13, 2:46amRead the rest of Shigeru Ban’s Gorgeous Nine Bridges Golf Club House is Inspired by Traditional Bamboo Cushions Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: Architecture, bamboo wife pillow, Daylighting, green...
- Shigeru Ban’s Gorgeous Golf Clubhouse is Inspired by Traditional Bamboo Cushions Sat, 2 Mar 13, 2:46amRead the rest of Shigeru Ban’s Gorgeous Golf Clubhouse is Inspired by Traditional Bamboo Cushions Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: Architecture, bamboo wife pillow, Daylighting, green materials,...
- PHOTOS: Cacheuta Thermal Water Park Is a Summer Escape Wedged In Argentina’s Andes Mountains Thu, 22 Dec 11, 4:00amRead the rest of PHOTOS: Cacheuta Thermal Water Park Is a Summer Escape Wedged In Argentina’s Andes Mountains Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: andes mountains, Architecture, Argentina, cascade...
- The Eco-Luxe Cacheuta Thermal Hotel & Resort is a Tranquil Health Sanctuary in the Andes Thu, 22 Dec 11, 6:05amRead the rest of The Eco-Luxe Cacheuta Thermal Hotel & Resort is a Tranquil Health Sanctuary in the Andes Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: "green furniture", alpine architecture, andes mountains,...
- Supersudaka’s Kiltro House is a Resilient Locally-Sourced Home in Chile Tue, 20 Dec 11, 8:00amIn Chile, mixed-breed dogs are called Kiltro, and these resilient animals are known to be survivors. Taking its name from these dogs, the Kiltro House was built under challenging conditions including a changing budget, design,...
- Sicily’s Casa Talia is a Beautifully Renovated Moroccan-Style Retreat Mon, 5 Dec 11, 5:00pmLocated on the southeast tip of Sicily in Italy, Casa Talia is the perfect place to spend some time living life at a slower pace. Designed and managed by architects Viviana Haddad y Marco Giunta, this Moroccan style accommodation...
- Caradoc’s Hideout: A Fetching Hut Made From Recycled Materials in Wales Sat, 5 Nov 11, 1:52amRead the rest of Caradoc’s Hideout: A Fetching Hut Made From Recycled Materials in Wales Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: "sustainable development", Caradoc, Caradoc's Hideout, Celtic mythology,...
- Vin Varavarn’s Striking Botanica Office Roots Itself Within Thailand’s National Park Wed, 2 Nov 11, 8:02amRead the rest of Vin Varavarn’s Striking Botanica Office Roots Itself Within Thailand’s National Park Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: Architecture, bamboo, Botanical, floor to ceiling...