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In a city characterized by iconic skyscrapers and commerce, the United Arab Emirates capital of Abu Dhabi is highlighting nature with a new urban biodiversity park in the heart of downtown...

MVRDV has shared its designs for the Matrix 1, an office and laboratory complex to be located in the heart of Amsterdam Science Park. Engineered to meet BREEAM Excellent certification as well as ambitious Amsterdam targets...

Although we've seen quite a few cool caravan conversions, Swedish studio Snask's latest project brings music to our ears and color to our eyes. The innovative designers have converted an old camper into a vibrant mobile...

In recent years, shipping container architecture has been moving forward as a real-world solution for affordable housing. What's even more impressive is that savvy architects around the globe are finding new ways to create...

One of the largest obstacles in HIV prevention is the lack of clinics and resources in developing countries around the world. Now, British product designer Hans Ramzan has unveiled a solution that could potentially save thousands...

Headquartered in the Finnish city of Vantaa, Tikkurila has been producing paints since 1862 but its latest paint collection, Endangered Colors, shines the light on endangered animals and will donate one euro of each package...

Taking a vacation in a tiny cabin in a remote area of the world appeals to all sorts of people, but there's one group who has been largely left out of the movement — people with disabilities...

We love it when old buildings can be put to good use, but it especially warms our hearts when architects use adaptive reuse to convert empty structures into spaces specially designed to help those in need...

It's common knowledge that our oceans are suffocating because of our addiction to plastics. But there are some eco-warriors, like Austrian artist Andreas Franke, who are determined to bring more visual attention to the burgeoning...

Single-use plastic may be the biggest issue of our time, but admittedly, it's sometimes an uphill battle to find alternatives. But now, when it comes to finding sustainable toiletries, there's a eco-friendly option. Already...

New Orleans-based firm Office of Jonathan Tate has unveiled a modern residential complex for combat veterans and their families. Located in the Gentilly district of the city, the Bastion Community is comprised of 29 two-unit...

While a college dorm room might come to mind when you hear the phrase co-living, that type of shared housing is just one example of what the concept means for both those deep in their studies and career-bound people, too...

London-based design studio WallaceLiu has given the residents of the southwestern Chinese city Chongqing a new "livable street" to enjoy. The firm was recently tasked with converting a half-mile long, 65-foot-wide highway...

When you think of materials suitable for making shoes, blood probably doesn’t come to mind. If you think it’s not possible though, you’d be wrong. To prove it, nat-2 designer Sebastian Thies and Eindhoven-based designer...

3GATTI Architecture Studio has unveiled a spectacular design for a new public library in Madrid. The firm envisions an eye-catching "green spaceship" for the public space; it is a building almost entirely clad in lush Virginia...