A pavilion of woven bamboo and steel by Zuo Studio arches over a body of water to create a shady place to sit in Huludun Park in Taiwan. Its form is designed to resemble the Central Mountain Range that runs across Taiwan island. Stout bamboo supports at the base give views of the water through … Read more
When touring the former Traverse City State Hospital property, you might be surprised to find an old root cellar. If you check out the visitor’s center gift shop at the Botanic Gardens at Historic Barns Park, tucked in the back of the shop is an approximately 50-foot long brick tunnel. It connects the store to … Read more
As a kid playing in the hayloft of his parents’ dusty 80-year-old barn in Medina, Ohio, Andrew Towne never imagined that one day he would convert the space into a stunning modern home for himself and his then elementary school friend Crystal Madrilejos. But decades later, that’s exactly what happened. See how this family of … Read more
Visit Underhill, a hobbit-like, eco-cave house built into a hillside. The house is cleverly constructed to resemble a cave. With no electricity in the house, the stone, wood and rustic features make you feel like you’re stepping back in time. You can watch the video at www.youtube.com
We know that green buildings help the environment, but they also help us feel better. Toyin-Ann Yerifor is an architectural consultant who has been an advocate for both green living and holistic architectural design. She believes that health and wellness should be an integral factor in any project. A building’s impact on one’s health is … Read more
The pavilion at the Luum Zamá development in Tulum, Mexico, will host a variety of programs, such as yoga, meditations, workshops and other community gatherings. The open-air structure was created by CO-LAB Design Studio with bamboo chosen for its sustainability credentials as well as its ability to resist hurricane forces. “Due to the carbon bamboo sequesters … Read more