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As the fall chill settles in and we move toward winter, huddling around the fireplace is the quickest way to maximize coziness at home. But traditional wood-burning hearths have a reputation for being environmental saboteurs. All that air emitted releases a steady stream of toxins and pollutants into the air. Thankfully, there are some alternative-fuel […]

People in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones, but they should throw parties — especially in this glass house that sits outside of Joshua Tree National Park. Known as the Invisible House, the elongated 22-story “horizontal skyscraper” is like a mirror-clad mirage in the desert. This once-in-a-lifetime stay is one of the most sought-after properties in Joshua Tree. […]

How about living in a modern luxury villa that is also a yacht powered by solar panels so you can lead the ultimate sustainable lifestyle of your dreams? Waterstudio.NL and a Miami-based shipping company called Arkup have designed this insane dreamboat. This flagship product combines luxury with off-the-grid living. Arkup 75 lets you live in comfort and luxury […]

In an ideal world, every home would be built from sustainable materials and equipped with eco-friendly features such as solar panels, double-glazed windows, and energy efficient appliances. But even if you lack the ability or the budget to make big changes to your house or rental apartment, the good news is that it’s possible to make any space […]

A draft environmental study published by the City of West Hollywood offers new details – and an updated project timeline – for the proposed hotel and housing complex at the site of the landmark Viper Room. The project, named for its address at 8850 Sunset Boulevard, would rise along the south side of the Sunset Strip between Larrabee Street […]

The iF Design Award has been consistently hand-picking the best, most innovative designs since 1953, honoring top-class achievements in categories spanning Product Design, Transportation Design, Communication Design, Packaging, Service Design, Architecture, Interior Architecture, Professional Concepts, and UI and UX for 67 years in a row. The entire iF Design Award program saw as many as […]

Poised to draw envy from owners of “yesterday’s” supercar-carrier land yachts, new European marque Dembell aspires to create the most luxurious land yacht the world has seen. With its stretched, three-axle Mercedes base, triple-expanding, yacht-appointed interior, motorsport-inspired exterior and impressive self-sufficiency suite, Dembell may even lay claim to the world’s first “land superyacht” lineup. Not satisfied […]

Whether you’re looking to do a full renovation or simply update your decor, two-tone kitchens are simple yet effective way to breathe life into the space. This design feature means you can incorporate a splash of bold color with a calmer one, as well as making it easier for you to choose between your favorite […]

Some shipping containers are single-use, making just one trip across the ocean filled with goods. Modpools gives them a second life as swimming pools. Like many curious children, Paul Rathnam’s kids love to play with cardboard boxes, building creative structures out of the empty packaging. Rathnam sees a parallel between their recreation and what he […]

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, also known as SOM, will design the Olympic Village for the upcoming 2026 games in Milan-Cortina. The new village will be a part of the updated Porta Romana Railway Yard Master Plan. SOM was chosen for the project as the winner of an international competition that included nine different countries and 71 different design […]