Iconic Earthships take on many shapes and appearances while they embody the same basic concepts of off-grid self sufficiency. Here are some photos demonstrating this variety. You can read the original article at uk.style.yahoo.com
The Open Space Visitor Center in Albuquerque, NM has erected an all-natural hut for children to gather in and use during field trips to the center. Willow branches had were collected from a nearby field over several days for this purpose. “We can definitely use this hut as an opportunity for a learning space or … Read more
This thatch-roofed tea house supported on bamboo pillars was built in 1986. The 510-square-meter (5490 sf) structure with its high arched roof was inspired by traditional rural residences in the Yangtze River Delta. After undergoing a major, two-year restoration project, it has now reopened to the public. It was designed by Feng Jizhong (1915-2009), who … Read more
According to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, in 2022, air conditioning was responsible for the equivalent of 1.95 billion tons of carbon dioxide emissions, or 4% of global greenhouse gas emissions. HVAC systems were not popularized until the 1960s, and even later in China. Buildings have been developed in relation to their climatic surroundings for … Read more
The ‘House at 9,000 Feet’ is a unique example of modern mountain architecture, set among the peaks of the Intermountain West, spanning Utah, Nevada, western Wyoming, southern Idaho. The home features a 100-foot-long extruded ellipse, all finished with red cedar along both its interiors and exterior. With a steep thirty-percent slope and an annual snowfall … Read more
In this is short film an architect decided to move to Costa Rica to build his dream home in the jungle. It is made with shipping containers, bamboo, and other sustainable materials. It runs on solar and hydro power and has beautiful ocean and jungle views. It is like a dream of living in when … Read more