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fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
5 hours ago

Vuild Designs Wooden Stadium as a Symbol of Renewal in Fukushima | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

In Fukushima, a region still defined by the aftershocks of the 2011 earthquake, tsunami, and subsequent nuclear disaster, Japanese architecture studio Vuild has envisioned a structure that seeks not only to host matches but also to embody the spirit of regeneration. The new wooden stadium for Fukushima United FC stands as a thoughtful fusion of sport, sustainability, and community resilience, offering a design that looks beyond function to symbolize healing and renewal.
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from48 hills
1 day ago

Best of the Bay 2025 Editors' Pick: 450 Architects - 48 hills

450 Architects creates sustainable, energy-efficient contemporary architecture that emphasizes ecological awareness, social justice advocacy, and community-focused public spaces.
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Architects just remade Donald Judd's iconic Marfa office for the climate change age

After moving to Marfa in the 1970s, Judd purchased 22 buildings in the small Chihuahua desert town and transformed them into spaces to live, work, and display art. Among them are a former military complex turned residence and galleries for his large-scale pieces, an adobe house for his paintings and collection of antique Swedish and Shaker furniture, and an old Safeway for his art studio.
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fromArchDaily
2 days ago

September Editorial Topic: Architecture Without Limits

Architects increasingly practice interdisciplinarity, combining design with science, politics, ecology, and technology to address social and environmental crises and expand professional scope.
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
4 days ago

rammed earth and windcatcher roofs shape farm village in abu dhabi by inca hernandez

Inca Hernandez Atelier unveils Liwa Farm Village, a 7,000-square-meter masterplan in the historic Liwa Oasis of Abu Dhabi's Western Region that combines agricultural production, cultural spaces, and community life. The project draws on ancestral building traditions, including rammed-earth walls, windcatchers, aflaj irrigation, and palm-trunk roofing, while adapting them through contemporary strategies that prioritize sustainability and thermal comfort in the harsh desert climate.
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fromwww.archdaily.com
1 week ago

BAMA House / L'Africaine d'Architecture

A coastal Ghana home uses onsite rammed-earth, local materials, courtyards, and porous ground floors to enable multigenerational living, balance, wellbeing, and connection to nature.
Design
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
2 weeks ago

asymmetric roof tops prefabricated holiday home by team v architecture on dutch island

A prefabricated 75m² holiday home on Terschelling combines asymmetric roof design, timber-frame off-site construction, rapid assembly, and integrated solar systems achieving A++ energy performance.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 weeks ago

Toronto's First PHIUS-Certified Passive House Stands Strong Against Harsh Weather - Yanko Design

Nestled away in Toronto's Don Valley Ravine, the West Don Ravine Passive House makes history as the city's first PHIUS-certified home. Gregory Rubin of Poiesis Architecture designed it for his parents, turning a personal project into something much bigger. After 15 years working on high-end projects, his parents gave him complete creative control for his first ground-up build. The timing couldn't have been better.
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fromwww.archdaily.com
2 weeks ago

House EP / LOTE STUDIO + Ignacio Ferreira

Architectural design in Punta Hueso emphasizes connectivity with local vegetation and geographic features, through a curved roof and multi-level corridors.
#home-renovation
#mass-timber
fromArchDaily
4 weeks ago

Colombia Pavilion at Expo Osaka 2025 Presents a Dynamic "Ice Cube" Playing With Form and Light

The Colombia Pavilion at Expo Osaka 2025 embodies the theme "ICE CUBE," inspired by Gabriel García Márquez's One Hundred Years of Solitude, featuring translucent cubes that illustrate movement.
Renovation
Renovation
fromHomebuilding
4 weeks ago

Waste not, want not: How this London home turned offcuts into an architectural statement

Garage conversion in Bethnal Green highlights sustainable architecture through recycled materials like OSB and terrazzo tile offcuts.
Renovation
fromArchitectural Digest
1 month ago

Reviving Traditional Mediterranean Building Tricks, This Home Becomes a Cool Oasis

Traditional Mediterranean design is increasingly popular, combining comfort, space, and sustainability with a focus on vernacular construction techniques.
Renovation
fromHomebuilding
1 month ago

Inside one of Britain's greenest homes: Award-winning Essex eco house relisted after price drop

Paternoster Lodge is an award-winning energy-efficient home featuring integrated renewable systems, achieving an A+ EPC rating.
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
1 month ago

circular house by sukchulmok + BRBB encloses vegetable garden on korean farmland

Pojeon-jip, designed by sukchulmok and BRBB, is a residential project that embraces its agricultural surroundings in Gyeonggi-do, integrating cultivated landscapes into the living experience.
Renovation
#urban-design
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 month ago

Traditional boathouse in Lake Bled transformed as research HQ - Yanko Design

The renovation of the Boathouse Zuka embodies sustainable architecture by skillfully blending traditional alpine design with modern scientific requirements, exemplifying how purposeful restoration can breathe new life into historical structures.
Renovation
#eco-friendly-design
fromArchDaily
2 months ago
Environment

Cabins in Spain: Small-Scale Accommodations in Natural Settings

Spain's architecture seeks to combine natural harmony with sustainability through innovative small-scale lodging designs.
fromArchDaily
2 months ago
Renovation

Kildrummie House / Ink Architects Sydney

The project focuses on sustainable architecture utilizing recycled materials and advanced technology.
The building is designed for year-round use and energy independence.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

Kildrummie House / Ink Architects Sydney

The project focuses on sustainable architecture utilizing recycled materials and advanced technology.
The building is designed for year-round use and energy independence.
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
1 month ago

studio8 architecture's resort villas nestle amid pine forests and bamboo mountains in china

Anadu Pine Villa comprises three elegantly designed guest suites, complemented by a refined wine and cigar bar, embodying the philosophy of 'Find yourself in nature.'
Travel
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
1 month ago

foster + partners' five-winged national museum to open soon on abu dhabi's saadiyat island

The anticipated Zayed National Museum is set to open in December 2025 in the Saadiyat Cultural District, joining a growing network of landmark institutions such as the Louvre Abu Dhabi.
Real estate
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

The Namety Cabins / Roman & Dmytro Seliuk

The Modular Housing System for Hospitality concept focuses on creating small houses that can be integrated into natural environments such as gardens, parks, and forests.
Renovation
#climate-change
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
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Dhaka builds for a wetter future in pictures

Bangladesh faces significant climate vulnerabilities, prompting innovative designs like Brac University's floating campus and climate-resilient parks.
fromArchDaily
3 months ago
Renovation

The Global Award for Sustainable Architecture Announces Its 2025 Laureates in Venice

The Global Award for Sustainable Architecture recognizes architects addressing ecological and social challenges with innovative, community-oriented solutions.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
3 months ago

The Global Award for Sustainable Architecture Announces Its 2025 Laureates in Venice

The Global Award for Sustainable Architecture recognizes architects addressing ecological and social challenges with innovative, community-oriented solutions.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 months ago

Modern & Minimal Maui Home Elevates Climate-Conscious Living With An Innovative Solar Design - Yanko Design

The residence, nestled in Haiku, sits quietly among the greenery, its minimalist lines and sculptural roof taking cues from the landscape rather than imposing upon it.
Renovation
Environment
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

Salt as a Building Material: Rethinking the Life of Minerals and Waste in Architecture with Male Uribe

Material experimentation in architecture highlights the sustainable use of alternative materials like salt to address environmental and social challenges.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Wildfire victims want to rebuild with natural materials. Some say L.A. County is making it onerous

If it's going to be rebuilt, I would like it to be rebuilt in a way that matches nature and has good energy.
Renovation
Renovation
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

Crossing Hemispheres: Thatched Roofs from America to Asia

Thatching is a sustainable building technique that blends tradition with modern applications, offering cultural and environmental benefits.
Everyday cooking
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Is this the antidote to the housing crisis? The YouTube series showcasing chic and tiny abodes

Never Too Small illustrates that small spaces can be both stylish and comfortable, challenging the notion that larger homes are essential.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

Exploring Living Building Materials Through Robotic Earth Printing

Moss and vegetation on buildings can indicate coevolution with the environment rather than neglect.
Design
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

Unwrapped Interiors: A Case for Material Authenticity and Clarity

Materiality is essential in designing spaces, influencing function and aesthetic appeal.
#urban-development
Barcelona
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
2 months ago

modular housing by cierto estudio makes space for equity and shared life in barcelona

Cierto Estudio's The Room Community introduces a groundbreaking model of inclusive living in Barcelona.
The architectural design prioritizes community, sustainability, and well-being of residents.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

Love Shack Multi-Functional Studio / Second Edition

The Love Shack showcases sustainable architecture that emphasizes material reuse and flexible functionality.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
3 months ago

A Legacy of Wood Transformed into a Creative Hub

Sustainable renovation of existing buildings can offer innovative solutions for future architecture.
#architectural-design
Renovation
fromArchDaily
3 months ago

Volante Social Housing / MONADNOCK

Nieuw-Zuid project enhances a fifties neighborhood with five new buildings, incorporating social housing and thoughtful design to optimize space and light.
Online Community Development
fromArchDaily
3 months ago

Designing a Living and Dying Structure: Picoplanktonics and the Canadian Pavilion in Venice

Architecture can actively engage in planetary repair using biological elements.
Cyanobacteria represent a sustainable innovation in construction, contributing to material growth.
Web frameworks
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Indonesia's stunning microlibraries draw young readers in pictures

The Microlibrary Project in Indonesia builds sustainable libraries providing literacy access and innovative architecture using recycled materials.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
3 months ago

"Helping the Existing to Reconfigure Itself": In Conversation with Sren Pihlmann, Curator of the Danish Pavilion

The Danish Pavilion at the 2025 Venice Biennale emphasizes sustainable architecture through reuse and experimentation with existing materials.
#affordable-housing
fromArchDaily
3 months ago
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The Resilient House Multi-Generational Housing / etal.

The multi-generational house emphasizes communal living and affordable housing through a cooperative design approach.
Sustainability and community engagement are central to the project, featuring green roofing and multifunctional community spaces.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
4 months ago

City to Convert Boerum Hill Parking Lot Into Senior Housing

A city-owned parking lot in Boerum Hill will transform into affordable senior housing with 68 units, commercial spaces, and wellness amenities.
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fromBKReader
4 months ago

City to Convert Boerum Hill Parking Lot Into Senior Housing

A city-owned parking lot in Boerum Hill will transform into affordable senior housing with 68 units, commercial spaces, and wellness amenities.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
3 months ago

Eco-Conscious Holiday Cabins Showcase Reclaimed Wood & Panoramic Vistas In Kazakhstan - Yanko Design

"In many cases, designers assert themselves by glorifying individualism and consumerism. To me, it is nature itself that takes the lead, while architecture seeks to extend it, taking its inspiration from the contemplation of the eternal."
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fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
3 months ago

This Sustainable Home & Office Model Sets A New Standard For Eco-Friendly Urban Living In Vietnam - Yanko Design

G.ao House exemplifies sustainable architecture that merges practical living with environmental responsibility.
The design integrates gardens and efficient energy systems, making it a model for future compact urban projects.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
3 months ago

Forest-to-Frame: LEVER Architecture on Regenerative Design and Material Sourcing

Architecture is shifting toward a more regenerative and responsive approach, focusing on local materials and environmental impacts.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
3 months ago

District 27 Coffee Shop / INS Studio

The Reuse Project showcases a sustainable transformation of an old medical laboratory into a vibrant community coffee shop.
fromArchDaily
3 months ago

West Don Ravine Passive House / Poiesis Architecture

The West Don Ravine Passive House, Toronto's first PHIUS+ certified residence, showcases super-insulated, airtight construction, promoting climate resilience and connectivity with nature.
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fromArchDaily
3 months ago

UB26 Office Complex in Thessaloniki / Divercity Architects

HUB26 in Thessaloniki is a transformative sustainable commercial development, bridging modern architecture with historical industrial heritage.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
3 months ago

Dragonfly Retreat & Cafe / Country House. Architecture

Dragonfly Retreat & Cafe combines recycled materials and childhood memories, transforming a neglected space into a vibrant and peaceful retreat.
Arts
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
3 months ago

The Philippines' Rattan Pavilion at Expo 2025 Weaves Heritage Into Sustainable Innovation - Yanko Design

The Philippine Pavilion at Expo 2025 is a unique architectural celebration of indigenous weaving and craftsmanship, embodying community and sustainability.
Arts
fromArchDaily
4 months ago

The Mexican Pavilion at the Venice Architecture Biennale Explores the Ecological Potential of Ancestral Agricultural Systems

Chinampa Veneta promotes reflection on sustainable living through the ancient chinampa agricultural system, linking ecology with modern architectural practices.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
4 months ago

Studyroom#1 / toolbox

TOOLBOX's renovation emphasizes sustainable transformation by preserving existing structures and enhancing spaces without complete demolition.
fromArchitectural Digest
4 months ago

This Surrealist Cob House Is Straight Out of Lord of the Rings

"When people first encounter our house, they struggle to believe it's a residence... People simply don't build homes like this."
Renovation
fromArchDaily
4 months ago

Newburgh Light House / Splinter Society

The Newburgh Light House is a highly sustainable housing project that cleverly integrates into a compact site, overcoming various architectural and safety challenges.
Renovation
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
4 months ago

This Sustainable Japanese Pavilion Was Built Using Cardboard & Bamboo - Yanko Design

In countries that have very strong building regulations, we cannot use natural bamboo as a building material, including in Japan. However, if we laminate the bamboo, we can control the quality, strength, and durability. So in the pavilion, I'm using laminated bamboo as a structure in a very unusual way.
Environment
fromArchDaily
4 months ago

Franklin Village / Sauerbruch Hutton

The design of the new residential area in Mannheim prioritizes diversity and social integration, featuring varied housing types and communal spaces that encourage interaction.
Renovation
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
4 months ago

pond houses crafted from earth blocks float above land and water in india

The Pond Houses at Saguna Baug blend architecture with nature, promoting sustainability and seasonal beauty, adapting perfectly to the surrounding man-made pond ecosystem.
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fromDesign Milk
4 months ago

Zaha Hadid Architects Reimagine Urban Mobility With KAFD Metro

Riyadh's King Abdullah Financial District Metro Station merges innovative design with advanced transit solutions to revolutionize public transportation in the city.
fromArchDaily
4 months ago

Architecture Now: Recent Proposals by BIG, Foster + Partners, and More Shape the Future of Urban Living

The CityWave project by Bjarke Ingels Group integrates expansive solar energy strategies in Milan's urban landscape, harmonizing architectural innovation with environmental sustainability.
Online Community Development
Renovation
fromArchDaily
4 months ago

Participative social housing in Crolles / INDY ARCHITECTES

The Crolles housing project emphasizes sustainability and community engagement through co-design and flexible living spaces.
Renovation
fromRemodelista
4 months ago

Garde Hvalse Dinesen Showroom Kitchen in Aarhus, Denmark: Kitchen of the Week

The Aarhus kitchen merges traditional and modern designs while focusing on sustainability and craftsmanship.
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