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- Wooden lake house was prefabricated off-site Fri, 19 May 23, 3:30amWhy should architecture be a stopping point for nature? This beautiful Zurich lake house designed by Appels Architects shows that everything can flow together...
- ARCspace's prefab homes are a quick and sustainable housing solution Tue, 27 Jul 21, 1:30amThe construction industry is responsible for considerable pollution and waste. Builders are leaning into innovative designs and material development to curb the environmental impact through sustainable architecture. ARCspace,...
- Elon Musk's tiny house is a Boxabl casita Fri, 23 Jul 21, 2:30amWhat do Elon Musk and tiny homes have in common? For now at least, a tiny house called Boxabl is Musk’s abode, which, rumor has it, he lives in near SpaceX ground zero in Boca Chica, Texas after selling off nearly all of...
- The Uni Villa is a tiny eco-resort that can thrive anywhere Wed, 14 Jul 21, 5:30amHow many people wish they had their own little retreat? Studio Puisto has developed a new, modular accommodation that it believes would make it easier for people to open a small, sustainable resort anywhere.[...]
- Modular, prefab cabins immerse guests in a Slovakian forest Thu, 20 May 21, 1:30amA Scandinavian-inspired eco-friendly getaway has popped up in a Slovakian forest with the completion of the ‘Tree Houses,’ a cluster of prefab cabins for Hotel Björnson in the heart of the Jasná ski resort...
- Valet proposes a prefab parklet system for Milans roads Tue, 4 May 21, 1:30amIn a bid to rethink public spaces, Milan-based architecture studio Vudafieri-Saverino Partners has collaborated with PRR Architetti and Lorenzo Noe to develop Valet, a city development strategy to turn parking spots into...
- House of Childhood is a daycare that emphasizes energy efficiency Thu, 21 Jan 21, 6:30amAs part of a National Association for Urban Renewal project that will run until 2030, the Maison de l’enfance à Albertville (Savoie, France) is the first step in an ambitious urban development masterplan in the area...
- Prefab timber home prototype pops up in just 5 days Wed, 30 Dec 20, 6:30amModular, transportable and built entirely with locally sourced timber, the prefab Proto-Habitat is an exercise in sustainable living. French design studio Wald.City designed and built the prototype project as part of a one-year...
- LAVA designs a cyclist bridge to make Heidelberg bike-friendly Tue, 8 Sep 20, 12:30amLAVA, schlaich bergermann partner and Latz + Partner have been awarded first prize in an international competition for their design of a cycle and pedestrian bridge in the German university town of Heidelberg...
- Prefabricated, luxury eco-pod sits high in the Swiss Alps Thu, 3 Sep 20, 1:30amWith sweeping views of the Rhône Valley just south of Lake Geneva, the Zen Suite is the latest addition to the Whitepod Eco-Luxury Hotel. Designed by Montalba Architects, the minimalist-meets-luxurious pod immerses guests...
- Green-roofed CLT home opens up to a dreamlike garden in Germany Tue, 11 Aug 20, 12:30amNear Hannover, Germany, Bremen-based treehouse specialist and architecture practice Baumraum has completed the Green Dwelling, a green-roofed, cross-laminated timber home built to achieve a strong fusion between the landscape...
- This luxe, solar-powered, prefab home was completed in 6 months Sat, 25 Apr 20, 3:30amHigh-end luxury meets energy efficiency in the Jesolo Lido Pool Villa, a 320-square-meter Venetian villa in the Italian seaside resort of Jesolo. Designed by Milan-based architecture firm JMA, the holiday home was prefabricated,...
- Stunning new prefab kit home centers on sustainability Sat, 21 Dec 19, 5:30amMichigan-based Hygge Supply is known as a leader in the world of sustainable home design thanks to its customizable kit homes. Now, the company has unveiled the Birch Le Collaboration House — an incredible house that highlights...
- Architects use simple, low-cost and efficient materials to create spectacular home with 'flying roof' in Chile Fri, 18 Oct 19, 1:30amModern homes come in all shapes and sizes, but it seems that architects are opting to take a simpler route these days when it comes to creating amazing designs...
- Near net-zero energy Helsinki Central Library boasts an award-winning, prefab design Fri, 26 Jul 19, 12:30amHelsinki has entered a “new era of libraries” with the completion of Oodi, the Helsinki Central Library that not only serves as a new central point for the city’s public library network but also an award-winning public...