Once forgotten, a historic olive grove in Los Angeles is getting a second life. The city’s revitalization project blends conservation, community engagement, and urban greening to reconnect people with the land’s rich past.
Surprisingly, many American cities could feed themselves by fully using available land for agriculture. With the right infrastructure and policy support, urban farming could transform how we grow and access food locally.
With vans as building blocks and nature as the backdrop, Kift’s concept challenges traditional city planning. Their mobile living model blends tiny home living, remote work, and communal infrastructure into a flexible, futuristic lifestyle.
The Via Verde project transformed Mexico City’s concrete highway pillars into vertical gardens. While the initiative offers environmental and aesthetic benefits, critics question its sustainability, funding, and actual ecological impact.
Set to rise in Silicon Valley, this twisting wind-powered tower isn’t just a visual marvel—it’s a statement of clean energy and innovation. Designed to move with the breeze and glow at night, it redefines sustainable urban landmarks.
In Hanoi, a quiet agricultural movement is growing skyward. From apartment balconies to rooftop gardens, locals are embracing urban farming to produce fresh food, connect with nature, and build greener cities.
Set to rise in Shenzhen’s rapidly evolving skyline, this ambitious project features multiple towers joined by planted terraces. Designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, the complex blends aerodynamic forms, sustainability, and public space in a bold vertical ecosystem.
iJet Inc.‘s “One Hundred Tokyo” project offers a 1:12,500 scale 3D-printed map of Tokyo, divided into 100 detailed, magnetic tiles using ZENRIN’s mapping data. 
In this verdant urban retreat, garden terraces cascade through living spaces, offering shade, serenity, and natural ventilation. Vo Trong Nghia’s HA House redefines city living with a focus on sustainability and biophilic design.
Casa Sperimentale, an experimental concrete treehouse by Giuseppe Perugini and Uga de Plaisant, stands abandoned near Rome. Detailed photos and scans reveal its unique design. 
In a historic move, California has passed a law requiring solar panels on most new homes. The mandate is a major step toward reducing the state’s carbon footprint and promoting long-term energy savings for homeowners.
Reviving a former factory with contemporary flair, the Office of 1978 celebrates Guangzhou’s industrial past while nurturing its creative future. The space mixes raw textures with clean lines, supporting startups, artists, and designers alike.