Mass-timber pavilion in a university campus is an ideal observation spot for bird-watchers
The Johnson Owl Deck Pavilion is a simple mass-timber pavilion constructed by architect Jesús Vassallo and a team of graduate students at Rice University on…
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Elevated Cabin In Brazil Provides An Immersive + Surreal Treetop Living Experience
As a child, we’ve all dreamed of having a large enchanting treehouse in our backyards. A place we can play all day in, and spend…
Minimal + tranquil seaside retreat is built using wood offcuts that were meant to be discarded
Swedish firm Kolman Boye Architects recently completed a stunning retreat in Lillesand, Norway. The home is a pretty unique one since it utilizes offcut wood…
MUJI transforms a 100-year-old Japanese home into its first MUJI Base Airbnb guest house
Iconic Japanese brand MUJI is infamous for its minimal and subtle products in household, stationery, apparel, and also little knick-knacks! I have a soft spot…
Micro-Apartment In Bangkok Is Inspired By Japanese Inns And Embodies Japanese Minimalism + Zen
Major cities are vortexes of commotion, hustle, and bustle, and the city of Bangkok in Thailand is no exception to this. Finding peace and tranquility…
What Is The Concept of Biophilic Design?
Biophilia is the methodology that aims to establish an intrinsic human connection with the natural world through direct and indirect references to nature. Although modern…
Treehouse-style elevated pods in this Costa Rican hotel make for an excellent tropical getaway
As a child, we’ve all dreamed of having a large enchanting treehouse in our backyards. A place we can play all day in, and spend…
All-black home features an intricate steel facade to allow plants to climb + grow over the house
English architectural studio Giles Miller Studio recently completed ‘Woven’ – one of its first residential projects in Kent, England. The impressive home features a sculptural…
Tiny Minimal Cabin Functions As A Remote Bird Watching Shelter In The British Woodlands
If you’re looking for an interesting little cabin in the woods to get away to and relax, then you’ve reached the right place. Cabins are…
Award-winning housing design uses local materials and weaving traditions to bring access to clean water
Access to clean water is something that a lot of people in developed countries probably take for granted. But there are some places that this…
Top 10 eco-friendly dwellings that make for the ultimate sustainable homes
Living in a sustainable, conscious, and smart manner has become not only a necessity but our moral obligation and duty toward the planet. Our homes…
Modern Tiny Home Features A Rooftop Deck & Space-Saving Interior With A Pulley Operated Ladder
I love a good tiny home! They are a space-saving and eco-friendly living solution that reduces the load on Mother Earth. They’re simple and minimal…