#sustainable-architecture
#sustainable-architecture

City to Convert Boerum Hill Parking Lot Into Senior Housing

A city-owned parking lot in Boerum Hill will transform into affordable senior housing with 68 units, commercial spaces, and wellness amenities.

1 day ago

Renovation

The Resilient House Multi-Generational Housing / etal.

Brooklyn

The "World's Tallest Passive House" Skyscraper Is Set To Be Completed In Brooklyn By 2028 - Yanko Design

One Third Avenue is set to be Brooklyn's second tallest building, focusing on sustainable architecture by adhering to Passive House standards.

Brooklyn

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City to Convert Boerum Hill Parking Lot Into Senior Housing

A city-owned parking lot in Boerum Hill will transform into affordable senior housing with 68 units, commercial spaces, and wellness amenities.

1 day ago

Renovation

The Resilient House Multi-Generational Housing / etal.

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#nature-integration

Renovation

Eco-Conscious Holiday Cabins Showcase Reclaimed Wood & Panoramic Vistas In Kazakhstan - Yanko Design

Design

This Temporary School In Nairobi Was Designed As A "Small Village" Using Reusable Materials - Yanko Design

Renovation

Eco-Conscious Holiday Cabins Showcase Reclaimed Wood & Panoramic Vistas In Kazakhstan - Yanko Design

Design

This Temporary School In Nairobi Was Designed As A "Small Village" Using Reusable Materials - Yanko Design

more#nature-integration

Artificial intelligence

FundamentAI shows how AI and nature can co-design cities of tomorrow - Yanko Design

Artificial Intelligence continues to evolve and has the potential for significant contributions in various fields including architecture and environmental sustainability.

#vietnam

Graphic design

85 design's g.ao house and workspace responds to vietnam's tropical climate

G.ao House exemplifies sustainable urban architecture in Vietnam, blending residential and workplace environments efficiently.

Renovation

This Sustainable Home & Office Model Sets A New Standard For Eco-Friendly Urban Living In Vietnam - Yanko Design

Graphic design

85 design's g.ao house and workspace responds to vietnam's tropical climate

G.ao House exemplifies sustainable urban architecture in Vietnam, blending residential and workplace environments efficiently.

Renovation

This Sustainable Home & Office Model Sets A New Standard For Eco-Friendly Urban Living In Vietnam - Yanko Design

Fish Tail Tea Room / Pablo Luna Studio

The Fish Tail Tea Room embodies architectural harmony with nature and sustainability principles.

The structure utilizes local materials and innovative water management for eco-friendly design.

Online Community Development

Architecture Now: Recent Proposals by BIG, Foster + Partners, and More Shape the Future of Urban Living

Renovation

This 1970s House Gets a Sustainable Cork Makeover And It's Disrupting London Architecture - Yanko Design

UX design

AUM Cabins / Arthur Kariev Architects

Dining

Fish Tail Tea Room / Pablo Luna Studio

The Fish Tail Tea Room embodies architectural harmony with nature and sustainability principles.

The structure utilizes local materials and innovative water management for eco-friendly design.

Online Community Development

Architecture Now: Recent Proposals by BIG, Foster + Partners, and More Shape the Future of Urban Living

Renovation

This 1970s House Gets a Sustainable Cork Makeover And It's Disrupting London Architecture - Yanko Design

UX design

AUM Cabins / Arthur Kariev Architects

more#eco-friendly-design

Forest-to-Frame: LEVER Architecture on Regenerative Design and Material Sourcing

"I think of architecture like cooking. Instead of coming with an a priori idea, you're looking at what's in the region, what ingredients are available, what can be regionally sourced."

Renovation

#community-space

Renovation

District 27 Coffee Shop / INS Studio

Design

Cafe with a Large Tree in the Middle of Town / Kazuto Nishi Architects + toitdesign

District 27 Coffee Shop / INS Studio

The Reuse Project showcases a sustainable transformation of an old medical laboratory into a vibrant community coffee shop.

Design

Cafe with a Large Tree in the Middle of Town / Kazuto Nishi Architects + toitdesign

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#energy-efficiency

florian busch architects' modular 'house W' generates more energy than it consumes

House W generates nearly twice the energy it consumes, surpassing carbon neutrality.

The design of House W emphasizes active engagement with the environment.

Boston real estate

Alternative transportation

Wooden Tower At Boston University Defies Traditional Construction Norms Merging Safety & Sustainability - Yanko Design

The Pardee School for Global Studies exemplifies the rise of timber construction in sustainable architecture.

Top Energy Efficiency Strategies in Buildings: Innovations for a Greener Future - Yanko Design

Energy-efficient buildings are vital for reducing carbon emissions and enhancing occupant comfort.

NYC real estate

fromNew York Post

'Passive house' design used to build impressive NYC school could make it fireproof

Passive house designs are gaining popularity due to their durability and efficiency in mitigating disaster impacts.

Design

This Origami-esque Home Is Intended To Be A Habitable Power Station Topped With Solar Panels - Yanko Design

Renovation

Retail, Auxiliary, and Dining (RAD) Center at the University of Houston / Perkins&Will

florian busch architects' modular 'house W' generates more energy than it consumes

House W generates nearly twice the energy it consumes, surpassing carbon neutrality.

The design of House W emphasizes active engagement with the environment.

Boston real estate

Alternative transportation

Wooden Tower At Boston University Defies Traditional Construction Norms Merging Safety & Sustainability - Yanko Design

The Pardee School for Global Studies exemplifies the rise of timber construction in sustainable architecture.

Top Energy Efficiency Strategies in Buildings: Innovations for a Greener Future - Yanko Design

Energy-efficient buildings are vital for reducing carbon emissions and enhancing occupant comfort.

NYC real estate

fromNew York Post

'Passive house' design used to build impressive NYC school could make it fireproof

Passive house designs are gaining popularity due to their durability and efficiency in mitigating disaster impacts.

Design

This Origami-esque Home Is Intended To Be A Habitable Power Station Topped With Solar Panels - Yanko Design

Renovation

Retail, Auxiliary, and Dining (RAD) Center at the University of Houston / Perkins&Will

more#energy-efficiency

#innovation

Renovation

The Global Award for Sustainable Architecture Announces Its 2025 Laureates in Venice

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Inclusion and Adaptability in Times of Change | The Walrus

The Global Award for Sustainable Architecture Announces Its 2025 Laureates in Venice

The Global Award for Sustainable Architecture recognizes architects addressing ecological and social challenges with innovative, community-oriented solutions.

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Miscellaneous

Inclusion and Adaptability in Times of Change | The Walrus

more#innovation

#cultural-heritage

salt becomes experimental building material for 'la sal pavilion' in spain

La Sal Pavilion effectively combines traditional and contemporary methods to leverage local natural resources for sustainable architecture.

Perforated Walls & Natural Materials Create a Sensory Connection In This Eco-Friendly Haven In India - Yanko Design

Vaazh House expertly combines traditional design with sustainability for a functional and environmentally friendly living space.

Renovation

Dragonfly Retreat & Cafe / Country House. Architecture

Arts

The Philippines' Rattan Pavilion at Expo 2025 Weaves Heritage Into Sustainable Innovation - Yanko Design

London startup

UB26 Office Complex in Thessaloniki / Divercity Architects

salt becomes experimental building material for 'la sal pavilion' in spain

La Sal Pavilion effectively combines traditional and contemporary methods to leverage local natural resources for sustainable architecture.

Perforated Walls & Natural Materials Create a Sensory Connection In This Eco-Friendly Haven In India - Yanko Design

Vaazh House expertly combines traditional design with sustainability for a functional and environmentally friendly living space.

Renovation

Dragonfly Retreat & Cafe / Country House. Architecture

Arts

The Philippines' Rattan Pavilion at Expo 2025 Weaves Heritage Into Sustainable Innovation - Yanko Design

London startup

UB26 Office Complex in Thessaloniki / Divercity Architects

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The Mexican Pavilion at the Venice Architecture Biennale Explores the Ecological Potential of Ancestral Agricultural Systems

Chinampa Veneta promotes reflection on sustainable living through the ancient chinampa agricultural system, linking ecology with modern architectural practices.

Renovation

'examples move the world': holcim and ELEMENTAL's net-zero prototype at venice biennale

Arts

The Mexican Pavilion at the Venice Architecture Biennale Explores the Ecological Potential of Ancestral Agricultural Systems

Chinampa Veneta promotes reflection on sustainable living through the ancient chinampa agricultural system, linking ecology with modern architectural practices.

Renovation

'examples move the world': holcim and ELEMENTAL's net-zero prototype at venice biennale

more#venice-biennale

Dome-like house brings together past and future in the middle of the desert - Yanko Design

The HATA Dome, designed by Anastasiya Dudik, encapsulates a unique blend of ancient aesthetics and modern sustainability within a desert environment.

Design

ETHR Clubhaus Cafe Bakery / shell+core

ETHR Clubhaus is a cafe/bakery that celebrates design, art, food, and wellbeing in a harmonious and plant-filled environment.

Renovation

Studyroom#1 / toolbox

Design

Newton Park Place / ROAR

Dining

ETHR Clubhaus Cafe Bakery / shell+core

ETHR Clubhaus is a cafe/bakery that celebrates design, art, food, and wellbeing in a harmonious and plant-filled environment.

Studyroom#1 / toolbox

TOOLBOX's renovation emphasizes sustainable transformation by preserving existing structures and enhancing spaces without complete demolition.

Design

Newton Park Place / ROAR

more#interior-design

fromArchitectural Digest

This Surrealist Cob House Is Straight Out of Lord of the Rings

The earthen home in Almaty showcases sustainable architecture inspired by natural forms and ancient building techniques.

Lambkill Ridge / Peter Braithwaite Studio Ltd.

Lambkill Ridge is a sustainable getaway designed to enhance family connection with nature using local materials and energy-efficient systems.

Yoga

Manta Yoga Shala / Pablo Luna Studio

The Manta Yoga Shala embodies sustainable architecture, harmonizing with its natural environment while celebrating local materials and forms inspired by marine life.

Taoli- Zhaoshan Village Center / THAD SUP Atelier

The project revitalizes an abandoned factory by utilizing sustainable practices and local materials, fostering community engagement.

Renovation

hasselt university students employ reclaimed timber and earth bricks for communal pavilion

Design

metis practice combines wooden shingles and copper for pali farmhouse's roofing in india

Lambkill Ridge / Peter Braithwaite Studio Ltd.

Lambkill Ridge is a sustainable getaway designed to enhance family connection with nature using local materials and energy-efficient systems.

Yoga

Manta Yoga Shala / Pablo Luna Studio

The Manta Yoga Shala embodies sustainable architecture, harmonizing with its natural environment while celebrating local materials and forms inspired by marine life.

Taoli- Zhaoshan Village Center / THAD SUP Atelier

The project revitalizes an abandoned factory by utilizing sustainable practices and local materials, fostering community engagement.

Renovation

hasselt university students employ reclaimed timber and earth bricks for communal pavilion

Design

metis practice combines wooden shingles and copper for pali farmhouse's roofing in india

more#local-materials

#modular-design

Remodel

TEST perches prefabricated wooden house atop shotcrete pillars in barcelona woodlands

The Prefab House Changeover emphasizes modularity and flexibility, allowing for innovative revitalization of existing structures while integrating into natural surroundings.

ReSidence Research Installation / Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) + FibR GmbH

ReSidence integrates natural materials with digital fabrication for sustainable, modular architecture.

Renovation

Newburgh Light House / Splinter Society

Renovation

dismantlable wooden residence introduces modular prototype for circular living in germany

Remodel

TEST perches prefabricated wooden house atop shotcrete pillars in barcelona woodlands

The Prefab House Changeover emphasizes modularity and flexibility, allowing for innovative revitalization of existing structures while integrating into natural surroundings.

ReSidence Research Installation / Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) + FibR GmbH

ReSidence integrates natural materials with digital fabrication for sustainable, modular architecture.

Renovation

Newburgh Light House / Splinter Society

Renovation

dismantlable wooden residence introduces modular prototype for circular living in germany

more#modular-design

#expo-2025

Environment

This Sustainable Japanese Pavilion Was Built Using Cardboard & Bamboo - Yanko Design

The Blue Ocean Dome pavilion emphasizes sustainability and ocean conservation through innovative materials and design by architect Shigeru Ban.

Environment

shigeru ban's pavilion at expo 2025 osaka is an urgent call to protect the oceans

Renovation

mitsubishi pavilion at expo 2025 osaka hovers like a 'mother ship' above the ground

Environment

This Sustainable Japanese Pavilion Was Built Using Cardboard & Bamboo - Yanko Design

The Blue Ocean Dome pavilion emphasizes sustainability and ocean conservation through innovative materials and design by architect Shigeru Ban.

Environment

shigeru ban's pavilion at expo 2025 osaka is an urgent call to protect the oceans

Renovation

mitsubishi pavilion at expo 2025 osaka hovers like a 'mother ship' above the ground

Franklin Village / Sauerbruch Hutton

The redevelopment prioritizes social integration through diverse housing typologies and communal spaces.

#environmental-design

Design

Apple Opens Its First Wooden Store In Miami Built Using Cross-Laminated Timber - Yanko Design

Design

pond houses crafted from earth blocks float above land and water in india

Design

Apple Opens Its First Wooden Store In Miami Built Using Cross-Laminated Timber - Yanko Design

more#environmental-design

Design

pond houses crafted from earth blocks float above land and water in india

Exploring High-Rise Innovations: 8 Conceptual Towers Redefining Urban Density from the ArchDaily Community

High-rise buildings are evolving to meet urban density challenges through sustainability and community-focused designs.

Design

Bundle House / NOMO STUDIO

Exploring High-Rise Innovations: 8 Conceptual Towers Redefining Urban Density from the ArchDaily Community

High-rise buildings are evolving to meet urban density challenges through sustainability and community-focused designs.

Design

Bundle House / NOMO STUDIO

more#innovative-design

#urban-design

pedestrian bridge extends across luhu lake in chengdu forming an open-air ring pavilion

HDEC AIR-CoLAB's Ring of Starlight merges traditional garden principles with modern design, creating a versatile performance space in Chengdu.

fromDesign Milk

Alternative transportation

Zaha Hadid Architects Reimagine Urban Mobility With KAFD Metro

pedestrian bridge extends across luhu lake in chengdu forming an open-air ring pavilion

HDEC AIR-CoLAB's Ring of Starlight merges traditional garden principles with modern design, creating a versatile performance space in Chengdu.

fromDesign Milk

Alternative transportation

Zaha Hadid Architects Reimagine Urban Mobility With KAFD Metro

more#urban-design

#flood-resilience

Renovation

flood-proof bamboo pavilion anchors yasmeen lari's zero-carbon pono village in pakistan

Education

Flood Affected School at Kelthan Village / unTAG

Renovation

flood-proof bamboo pavilion anchors yasmeen lari's zero-carbon pono village in pakistan

Education

Flood Affected School at Kelthan Village / unTAG

more#flood-resilience

Washington DC

BLDUS wraps brown house in patchwork of cork, copper, bamboo and timber

The Brown House exemplifies innovative alley housing in Washington DC, utilizing sustainable materials for enhanced living environments.

#urban-development

Toronto startup

T3 Bayside / 3XN

Renovation

Thurwachterhaus / Buro Muhlbauer

Paris food

Athletes' Village Paris 2024 Olympic Games / TRIPTYQUE + chaixetmorel.

Renovation

Portlantis Visitor and Exhibition Center / MVRDV

Design

verdant roof doubling as public plaza tops kengo kuma's curving museum in taichung, taiwan

Toronto startup

T3 Bayside / 3XN

Renovation

Thurwachterhaus / Buro Muhlbauer

Paris food

Athletes' Village Paris 2024 Olympic Games / TRIPTYQUE + chaixetmorel.

Renovation

Portlantis Visitor and Exhibition Center / MVRDV

Design

verdant roof doubling as public plaza tops kengo kuma's curving museum in taichung, taiwan

more#urban-development

Participative social housing in Crolles / INDY ARCHITECTES

The design approach emphasized a sustainable lifestyle where residents actively participated in the co-creation of their living environment, fostering community and individualized solutions.

Renovation

fromRemodelista

Garde Hvalse Dinesen Showroom Kitchen in Aarhus, Denmark: Kitchen of the Week

At once novel and traditional, the new kitchen in Aarhus exemplifies the synergy of sustainable design and historical inspiration, showcasing craftsmanship and innovative materials.

Renovation

#biophilic-design

fromHomebuilding & Renovating

Pivot House: A rare Paragraph 84 home with a striking gabion wall exterior

The Pivot House showcases innovative architecture with a focus on sustainability and natural integration.

Renovation

Unusual HQ / Corstorphine & Wright

fromHomebuilding & Renovating

Pivot House: A rare Paragraph 84 home with a striking gabion wall exterior

The Pivot House showcases innovative architecture with a focus on sustainability and natural integration.

Renovation

Unusual HQ / Corstorphine & Wright

more#biophilic-design

London startup

Norman Foster's View on Designing for Space: New Exhibition of Extra-Terrestrial Projects Opens at Washington's Kennedy Center

The 'EARTH to SPACE' festival explores the interconnection between space exploration and sustainable solutions for life on Earth.

VPA Townhouse Rehabilitation and Elevation / Tout Va Bien architecture

The project rehabilitates a townhouse while adhering to urban planning regulations, creating outdoor space and a new facade that enhances both privacy and summer comfort.

Renovation

undulating bamboo canopies by lj-group welcome travelers to cam ranh international airport

Landscape design at Cam Ranh International Airport pushes boundaries, creating a human-centered environment that enhances passengers' experiences, merging functionality with natural aesthetics.

UX design

Reimagine Hospitality in Venice: Monaco Smart & Sustainable Marina Rendezvous 2025

M3 Monaco's architecture competition asks for innovative designs to develop Certosa Island sustainably while addressing Venice's unique challenges.

VUILD's niyodo river stud house in japan is made entirely out of timber planks

The Niyodo River Stud House showcases sustainable building practices by utilizing locally sourced timber to support the regional forestry industry.

Paris food

Passerelle des Arts Bridge / Marc Mimram

The Passerelle des Arts exemplifies sustainable architecture with its innovative design and materials that respect and integrate with the natural environment.

Silicon Valley real estate

zaha hadid architects reveals winning masterplan for naples' industrial zone transformation

Zaha Hadid Architects' Napoli Porta Est masterplan aims to reconnect Naples' urban fabric through sustainable urban redevelopment and green spaces.

fromABC7 San Francisco

Bioengineers turning plants into building material for Oakland housing development and beyond

Innovative bioengineers are exploring the use of organic materials, like mycelium and hemp, to create sustainable building solutions for future architecture.

Dar El Farina / Leopold Banchini Architects

Humans have domesticated the plain for thousands of years, irrigating and dividing the fields with endless rammed earth walls.

Design

Jinji Lake Pavilion / BIG

The Jinji Lake Pavilion merges traditional Chinese architecture with modern design, offering a space for gatherings and community engagement along Jinji Lake.

fromstupidDOPE

Design

Norway's Skakkeringen Park: A Model for Community-Centric Design | stupidDOPE

Skakkeringen park showcases innovative design, sustainability, and community involvement in redefining public spaces for rural residents.

Dining

Jinji Lake Pavilion / BIG

The Jinji Lake Pavilion merges traditional Chinese architecture with modern design, offering a space for gatherings and community engagement along Jinji Lake.

fromstupidDOPE

Design

Norway's Skakkeringen Park: A Model for Community-Centric Design | stupidDOPE

more#community-design

Life Cycle House / Steffen Welsch Architects

Our ethos of 'building as background' guides layout, detailed planning, and articulation, creating a home functional yet unassuming, resonating warmth through natural elements.

Miscellaneous

interlaced bamboo skin wraps restaurant's facades in thailand

The name 'Another Smith' reflects Thai-Chinese heritage, interweaving culinary identity with innovative spatial design, demonstrating a commitment to both culture and modern hospitality.

Design

fromenglish.elpais.com

Jaime Maussan, a journalist from another planet: Put me in a debate with any scientist, I'll tear them to pieces'

It's a dull January day in Mexico City, rainy, with some fog—an ideal climate for contacting extraterrestrial intelligence.

Miscellaneous

Sous les Ailes Bioclamatic House / KIDA Architecture & Design

The owners envisioned a bioclimatic house that harmonizes with nature, incorporating generous glazing and sustainable practices for a light-filled, eco-friendly living experience.

Miscellaneous

fromstupidDOPE

Desert Rock Resort: A Hidden Oasis of Luxury in Saudi Arabia's Hejaz Mountains | stupidDOPE

Desert Rock Resort, harmoniously situated in the Hejaz Mountains, is an exemplary fusion of luxury, nature, and innovative architecture, promoting an immersive escape.

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