sustainable design

MVRDV has completed work on an unusual new building that takes the form of a stack of boxes. Named Portlantis, the energy positive project hosts exhibition spaces and will be dismantled and recycled when its useful life comes to an end.

Wittman Estes has unveiled the Whidbey Puzzle Prefab; an innovative take on sustainable modular housing. This 600-sq-ft prototype demonstrates how prefab homes can not only minimize environmental impact but also provide flexible living experiences.

Part of the Ningde "Zero Carbon Island" initiative, this events center is an innovative creation that redefines public spaces. This underground structure transforms a simple viewing platform into a space that deeply connects with nature.

Plans have been revealed for an ambitious new stadium for soccer team Manchester United that's designed by Foster + Partners. The stadium will be topped by a large covering likened to an umbrella that will improve energy efficiency.

Timber construction is booming in the USA and the latest major project to showcase this trend comes from Diller Scofidio + Renfro. The prestigious firm has designed a new wooden college tower that will rise to a height of 186 ft.

With a market flooded with options, it can be daunting finding an electric bike that meets modest demands – like commuting to work and exploring on weekends – that also comes with a modest price tag. This superb number ticks both boxes, and then some.

Located on the Red Sea, the Port of Neom has transformed since launching in August 2022. Part of Saudi Arabia’s NEOM project, it sits within Oxagon, a sustainable, high-tech industrial port city designed for innovation and global trade.

This impressively sustainable fish market is topped by a huge timber roof. It weighs 2,500 tons and consists of 594 individual engineered wood beams, topped by aluminum panels designed to resemble fish scales.

Zaha Hadid Architects has revealed plans for a futuristic-looking cultural center. The eye-catching building will be defined by a sculpted aluminum facade that's designed with local wind conditions in mind.

Located in Thandarai, India, Vaazh House merges cultural heritage with contemporary design to create a space that is deeply connected to its surroundings. The residence incorporates a perforated curved wall that acts as a dynamic climatic buffer.

The Bjarke Ingels Group has produced one of its most attractive designs in a while with its new opera house. The eye-catching building will be draped in a curving skirt-shaped roof that will also feature integrated solar panels.

A reusable formwork design for molding concrete into vaulted floors using sophisticated structural geometry uses 60% less concrete and 90% less steel compared to traditional methods. It's also inexpensive and doesn't require special skills.