Building and Construction

A research team at Chalmers University has come up with a new bio-derived material made from yeast. It can be used with 3D-printing technology to produce a construction material which can be modified specifically for the architectural field.

Intended for full-time living, the Porto squeezes a lot into its modest footprint. It features a practical interior with two bedrooms – plus a sofa bed for guests – and has multiple optional extras available, including off-grid functionality.

The recently completed Hangzhou Prism is a striking mixed-use tower in China that offers a dramatic take on the conventional glass high-rise. The building rises to 106.5 m and is defined by a distinctive triangular form.

With its length of just 24 ft, the Goa is on the smaller side even for a tiny house. However, it has been designed for full-time living and packs in two bedrooms, a practical kitchen, and a bathroom with a bathtub.

Demolishing old buildings generates huge amounts of waste and carbon emissions. To address this problem, Austrian scientists have developed a method that allows brick buildings to be taken apart just like a Lego set and reused in new projects.

The future world's tallest building has passed a major construction milestone. Saudi Arabia's JEC Tower has now reached 102 floors and is rapidly progressing toward its planned height of more than 3,280 ft.

This extra-wide tiny house uses its generous dimensions to create a spacious interior that includes some unusually premium touches – as well as a storage-integrated staircase unlike any other we've seen.

Downsizing to a tiny house always involves compromises, but the Coolangatta 8.4 aims to minimize them with a storage-packed and flexible interior that's well suited to full-time living, on or off-grid.

With its length of just 26 ft, the Maple strikes a nice balance between portability and comfort. The tiny house features a practical interior that would be a good fit as either a vacation home or a full-time residence.

A compact elevated shelter by Baquio Arquitectura has been installed on the slopes in Ecuador’s Chocó cloud forest. Dubbed Casa 6-3, the project is a tiny timber retreat with a lightweight footprint, overlooking the surrounding mountains.

The Tommy is a much more capable tiny house than its compact size implies. With a length of just 23.6 ft, it sleeps up to six and has some notable features, including a space-saving folding staircase and optional off-grid operation.

Though it only has a modest length of 25.7 ft, the Gerês tiny house manages to squeeze in sleeping space for up to six people. It also has several optional upgrades available, including running fully off-grid.