Constructed in 1560 on the foundations of an earlier medieval fortress, Scargill Castle in England is a residence that has been transformed into a holiday cottage following its restoration from a dilapidated ruin. The grand arched entrance hall of Scargill Castle opens into a dining hall featuring roof beams hewn from oak trees felled over … Read more
“Our planet is partly made of boiling magma and we’re standing on its dry crust,” says London-based architect and stone evangelist Amin Taha. “It’s available almost everywhere and we’re not going to run out of it any time soon.” Strong, fireproof, beautiful, and low in embodied carbon, stone is an ancient building material, used for … Read more
For centuries, Filipinos have built and lived in houses made of bamboo, then with the introduction of steel and lumber, bamboo was regarded as a “poor man’s” building material. Now, by combining ancestral building wisdom with cutting-edge technologies, engineered bamboo is emerging as structurally superior alternatives to steel, lumber, and concrete. Bamboo is widely available … Read more
Set across approximately 23 acres in the rolling landscape of Lower Chittering, Australia is a 4682 sq. ft. rammed-earth residence, with the proportions to comfortably accommodate a large family. Five oversized bedrooms include a substantial master suite with a walk-in robe and ensuite. The home’s centerpiece is an expansive open-plan living and dining area complemented … Read more
A growing collection of bamboo structures has transformed National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University into one of Taiwan’s most distinctive hubs for bamboo innovation—a place where architecture, engineering, digital fabrication, and sustainability converge. What was once associated primarily with traditional craftsmanship now appears in architectural installations, public spaces, and experimental structures that explore new possibilities … Read more
This Northumberland former Vicarage, adjoining cottage, and original stone Coach House has been transformed into a wonderful home. The five bedroom stone period house was built in 1861 and has accommodations are set over two floors. The house has been improved and restored over the last 15 years, creating a family home with great versatility, … Read more