While floodwater once signalled an immediate retreat for coastal communities, today’s delta regions are viewing rising tides as a signal for radical redesign. Where great rivers finally meet the tide, flooding has become a constant pulse shaped by rising oceans, heavier rains, and land that is quietly sinking beneath our feet. So how do you … Read more
Hobbit houses are earth-sheltered homes that feel straight out of a fantasy. Their circular doors and windows, rounded arches, green roofs, natural insulation, and old-world charm give them their unmistakably magical appeal. These fairy-tale-like Hobbit homes are listed on Airbnb. This home in Vermont is adorned with charming details such as vintage furniture and antiques. … Read more
For generations, the Bac Hoa village in Vietnam has been home to the Nung ethnic community, whose traditional rammed-earth houses now carry the warm hues of time. In recent years, Bac Hoa has begun to attract travelers, particularly in spring when bright yellow mustard flowers bloom across the fields, creating picturesque scenes for visitors. The … Read more
There has been a revival of the age-old craft of thatched roofs in contemporary buildings across the globe. Used to create thick, insulating shelters, a thatched roof is an ancient roofing method achieved by layering bundles of dried vegetation such as reeds. The technique is often associated with old, rustic cottages in Europe, but it … Read more
Trash artist Thomas Dambo has transformed an old farm into a whimsical homestead for his family and the dozens of makers who work alongside him. Just outside Copenhagen, is this imaginative village where nearly every structure, pathway, and piece of furniture is crafted from other people’s discarded materials. From pallet wood to old polycarbonate metro … Read more
The Hartman Castle was built by Annie and Alonzo Hartman, who were some of Gunnison, Colorado’s earliest white settlers. The building, which is more than a century old, is now considered one of Colorado’s Most Endangered Places. Even though much of the original structure is still intact, it hasn’t been maintained. It needs a new … Read more