The Shadow Pavilion by PLY Architecture is made by aluminium cones and geometric tethering which reflects ambient light conditions, abstracting the sky and planting it on earth.
Capillary Studio's West Village retrofit is a green swatch in a tapestry of weathered brick. An urban rolling hill that is sculpture garden, studio, and penthouse.
Architect Hiroshi Sambuichi and artist Yukinori Yanagi re-imagined the degraded copper factory as a commentary on the budding of an industrial nation. The Inujima Art Project is heated and cooled by a ingenious passive system.
The Steps House's exterior takes the form of a huge staircase providing views and a place to lounge while the interior is illuminated by the constantly changing light provided by the unique windows.
The architects at Bignatov Studio developed an unusual wall and roof motif that depict a tree branching out and taking root. The symbolism is well justified by the homes environmental footprint.
Using mostly salvaged materials a team of students put together a high design public gathering shelter and goat milking shed that do not easily give away their humble use or materials.
The Oakland Museum of California was introduced as a radical, modern, and green concept. A major renovation is underway to enhance the extraordinary vision of this 40 year old urban park and cultural complex.
The new LEED Platinum Paul Smith Children’s Village at the Botanic Gardens in Cheyenne, Wyoming is a hands on and interactive place where learning about the environment is woven into every aspect of the garden.
Critical Practice just completed this installation made of 4200 milk crates at Chelsea College, London as part of Parade [#30782]. The project explores the layers of predetermined design and spontaneous space creation.
This home's 18 ft single piece oak kitchen island sits adjacent to a 32 ft glass door wall- only a couple of design features among many in this retreat compound in the CA redwoods, designed by CCS Architecture.
Many architects have struggled with making daylighting effective without the cost of glare and heat gain. The Sundolier daylighting system by Sunflower Corp is a new way to gain the benefits of natural light without the drawbacks.