sustainable design

3D-printing company WASP and partner Mario Cucinella Architects have completed the TECLA 3D-printed house, which is the first eco-sustainable housing model to be constructed entirely from local raw earth materials using 3D-printing technology.

Travelers to the planned Terminal 4 Bao'an International Airport will be able to enjoy an indoor garden the size of 40 tennis courts. Designed by Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners, it's slated for Shenzhen, China.

The AIA has revealed the best sustainable architecture by firms based in the US for its COTE Top Ten Awards. Highlights include a sustainable renovation of Microsoft's Silicon Valley facility and a solar-powered educational building.

April 22nd is Earth Day, an annual event that promotes environmental awareness throughout the world. To mark the occasion we've chosen five inspiring architecture projects that we feel are excellent examples of sustainable design.

Garrison Architects has joined forces with sustainable developers South End Development to create the very first triple net-zero mixed-use project in the United States, a mixed residential and business development dubbed the Seventy-Six.

PLP Architecture has unveiled its design for a new butterfly inspired residential tower that's under construction in Singapore. Named Park Nova, it will rise to a height of 100 m and will be defined by undulating balconies that overflow with plants.

Discarded lobster shells, oyster shells, and used wine bottle corks would typically be considered waste. However, they are being put to good use as building materials for a sustainable pavilion that's planned for England's Glyndebourne Opera.

VTN Architects continues its efforts to add greenery infused architecture to Vietnam with the recently completed Bat Trang House. The tree- and plant-filled residence is defined by a ceramic brick facade that helps cool its interior.

An ambitious new project could provide Helsinki with a sustainable source of heat and double as an attractive place for Fins to escape winter. Hot Heart envisions a series of manmade islands that store thermal energy and offer places for recreation.

Qatar isn't lacking in notable architecture but a new floating hotel would be a head-turning addition to the country. Named the Eco-Floating Hotel, it would rotate in place like a revolving restaurant and boast wind, solar, and tidal sustainability.

A new community being constructed in California is another interesting take on the trend of 3D-printed architecture, with local company Mighty Buildings taking a pre-fab approach to offer kits for more efficient construction on site.

Work is underway on a new office project by Foster + Partners that involves renovating a dilapidated industrial building that's over 100 years old. The project will add a modern sustainable interior and energy efficient features.