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Sustainability

Explore sustainability tips, eco innovations, and climate-friendly habits. Learn how small actions can create lasting impact for the planet and future generations.

Urban Farming - Approaches to sustainable agriculture in several of the world's largest cities

Urban Farming - Approaches to sustainable agriculture in several of the world's largest cities

From skyscraper greenhouses to community-run vegetable plots, urban farming is redefining how cities grow food. This article explores sustainable agriculture practices across some of the world’s largest and most innovative urban centers.

Ring House, Agia Galini, Crete, Greece

Ring House, Agia Galini, Crete, Greece

Perched above Agia Galini, Crete, Ring House by DECA Architecture is a sustainable retreat with a U-shaped design, internal garden, and sweeping views of the Libyan Sea.

Print Your City – Turning waste into street furniture thanks to 3D printing

Green Innovation

Print Your City – Turning waste into street furniture thanks to 3D printing

Through cutting-edge 3D printing, the “Print Your City” project transforms household plastic waste into public benches, bike racks, and planters—giving new life to trash while reshaping urban spaces with function and beauty.

Estate in Estremadura, Spain

Estate in Estremadura, Spain

Ábaton Arquitectura masterfully converted a dilapidated stone stable in Cáceres, Extremadura, into a contemporary off-grid residence. Utilizing local materials and integrating solar and hydroelectric systems, the design harmoniously merges with the surrounding landscape. This project exemplifies sus

Leaf House, Melbourne, Australia

Leaf House, Melbourne, Australia

The Leaf House in Melbourne showcases a striking corten steel and glass extension that blurs indoor-outdoor boundaries, topped with a functional rooftop vegetable garden.

A Private Buddhist Spiritual Retreat in Tangshan, China

A Private Buddhist Spiritual Retreat in Tangshan, China

Archstudio’s private Buddhist retreat in Tangshan, China, features five interconnected spaces—meditation room, tea room, lounge, bathroom, and entry—harmoniously blending with the natural landscape.

Warka Water – An innovative structure for collecting the water in the air

Warka Water – An innovative structure for collecting the water in the air

Designed to harvest potable water from humidity and rain, Warka Water towers are made from natural materials and require no electricity. They provide an eco-friendly, life-changing resource in areas lacking reliable access to water.

Flower Cage House, Bangkok, Thailand

Flower Cage House, Bangkok, Thailand

Flower Cage House by Anonym Studio transforms a 10-year-old Bangkok home into a light-filled residence, showcasing a steel grid facade adorned with 102 olive trees.

Miner Road House, Orinda, California

Miner Road House, Orinda, California

Surrounded by native oak trees, the Miner Road House is a refined, energy-efficient home crafted from weathering steel and salvaged wood. Its design celebrates simplicity, natural light, and a strong connection to the landscape.

Wikkelhouse – This modular and ecological house is made of cardboard

Wikkelhouse – This modular and ecological house is made of cardboard

Wikkelhouse redefines sustainable housing with its modular design made from 90% cardboard. Lightweight, durable, and customizable, it’s installed in just one day.

Joshua Tree – An amazing geometric house built from containers

Joshua Tree – An amazing geometric house built from containers

Whitaker Studio’s Joshua Tree Residence transforms shipping containers into a stunning geometric home. Designed to maximize natural light and minimize desert heat, this architectural marvel offers both aesthetic appeal and sustainable living in California’s arid landscape.

Modern Ruins – The living sculptures of Michel Blazy for the Biennale de Lyon

Modern Ruins – The living sculptures of Michel Blazy for the Biennale de Lyon

At the 2015 Biennale de Lyon, Michel Blazy’s ‘Modern Ruins’ featured obsolete electronics overtaken by plants and fungi, symbolizing nature’s resilience over consumerism.