sustainable design

Over the past few years, 3D-printed architecture has matured from a hobbyist novelty to being used to create everything from offices to affordable housing. The latest stride in this area concerns a plan to create the world's first 3D-printed school.

Vincent Callebaut has unveiled a proposal for a new mixed-use residential development made primarily from timber. Named Archiborescence, it would include lots of greenery and boast sustainability features like solar and wind power.

Helsinki-based architectural firm Studio Puisto has recently completed the first of 25 tiny tree-top cabins. The 30-sq-m Niliaitta prototype balances on a single central pillar and was inspired by traditional Niliaitta food storage huts.

After a highly icky tender process, Amazon has selected the final location for its "HQ2" campus and released renders of its spectacular architecture, including a landmark spiraling nature walk called the Helix that visually recalls the poop emoji.

Construction work is underway on a striking new arts center by Zaha Hadid Architects. The Zhuhai Jinwan Civic Art Centre is defined by a huge eye-catching angular roof canopy that's inspired by the flight patterns of migratory birds.

A new mixed-use innovation center by Foster + Partners will keep visitors warm in the harshest Alpine weather. InnHub La Punt will also boast significant sustainability features, including recycled materials, rainwater recycling, and solar power.

Stefano Boeri Architetti and Diller Scofidio + Renfro are reimagining Milan's Pirellino office tower and surrounding area. The project will renovate the building and create a new greenery covered tower, with a greenery filled bridge connecting them.

Over a decade after first being commissioned, Vincent Callebaut's twisting Tao Zhu Yin Yuan is finally nearing completion – and it's looking like the wait has been worth it. It has an ambitious DNA-inspired form and a focus on energy efficiency.

Dutch architectural studio i29 has recently completed a striking eco-friendly floating home, as part of the Schoonschip floating village in Amsterdam. The unique floating community boasts a collective of 46 sustainably designed homes.

Populous is putting an aeronautical spin on a soccer stadium with a €100 million renovation of the Stade de la Meinau. It will boost capacity, improve sustainability and incorporate old airplane fuselages for shading.

Sasaki has transformed a dilapidated airport runway in Shanghai, China, into a public park. The project retains elements of the original airport while integrating sustainable design like recycled materials and rainwater collection.

Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo has said "Oui" to a plan to transform the French capital's Champs-Élysées area. The project, headed by PCA-Stream, will involve the planting of thousands of plants and trees, turning the city streets from gray to green.