I recently got this email that I would like to share with you. My name is Re’em Jacob, and I am an engineer by training, originally educated in computer science. Twenty-five years ago, I moved to Costa Rica, where I developed a profound connection with nature—a fascination that likely existed even before, especially with trees and organic forms. … Read more
Casa Las Tupas is located in northern Chile, an area defined by its arid climate, seasonal winds, and a landscape marked by ravines. The owner wanted to focus on low environmental impact, functional simplicity, and integration with the surrounding terrain. The house has a north–south axis which maximizes passive lighting and ventilation, with the east … Read more
Designed as low-carbon dwellings for people who are struggling to afford their own homes, the Tigín Tiny Homes in Ireland measure just 215 sf. They were created by Irish social enterprise Common Knowledge together with hemp producer Margent Farm and built from natural materials, including corrugated hemp cladding panels, cork insulation and natural rubber linoleum … Read more
The Japanese company Lib Work is using earthen materials to 3D print homes. House Model B is a 1,076-square-foot, single-story residence built mainly from earth, lime, and natural fibers. Lib Work says improvements to the overall manufacturing process have lowered its carbon emissions and the building itself is about five times stronger than their previous design … Read more
Belton High School in Texas has won more championships in tiny home construction than any other school in the country. Could a team of rookies defend the title? The plumber, the mason, the electrician and the carpenter arrived a full hour early to collect their blueprints. They had two days in June to build an … Read more
Hazelmead is the UK’s largest completed cohousing development, designed by Barefoot Architects for Bridport Cohousing. There are 53 affordable, net-zero carbon homes—mixing flats and terraced houses—along car-free streets, shared vegetable gardens, and a community microgrid with solar panels and battery storage. Built to rigorous sustainability standards, the timber-framed buildings have passive solar orientation, high insulation, … Read more