GG-loop clads biophilic housing proposal in amsterdam with parametric timber facade
architectural studio GG-loop proposes the ‘mitosis’ collective housing complex in amsterdam, the netherlands , designed to highlight the importance of biophilic architecture as an answer to the current environmental crisis. the project generates a series of living clusters, wrapped
valode & pistre envisions a self-sufficient residential complex for grenoble, france
for this concept by french architecture firm, valode & pistre , ABC stands for an ‘autonomous building for citizens’. envisioned for a site in the new ecocité district of grenoble in france, the residential project has been developed over
Frövi Launches Bamboo: A Modular Zoning System for Any Workspace
Family-owned Frövi , known for blending a Scandinavian aesthetic with British craftsmanship, just launched the new Bamboo collection marking their commitment to sustainability. Bamboo by Frövi is a modular zoning system designed to add both functionality and efficiency to
Hoek Is Sustainable Furniture Built in 60 Seconds
Brooklyn-based design and fabrication firm A05 Studio is in the midst of a Kickstarter campaign for some very cleverly designed furniture . Hoek has been created with all of the small space, move-it-yourself dwellers in mind. This collection of
Will These Be the Top Design Trends of 2021?
The September 2020 edition of the Maison & Objet trade fair, which usually takes place in Paris, France, was this year transformed into a digital conference (the Digital Fair, September 4-18), hosted on its year-round digital platform, Maison et
‘shifting nests’ by bla design group are sutainable, prefab micro-homes for unaffordable cities
bla design group proposes ‘shifting nests’, a sustainable housing solution for low-cost, flexible living in unaffordable cities. winner of the bee breeders microhome competition 2019, the project comprises a cluster of prefab micro-homes, each with a floor area of
how transparent solar panels + ‘quantum dots’ could harvest energy on an architectural scale
imagine a glass skyscraper that, instead of using energy, stands as source of power for the entire building. although this sounds like the city of the future, recent developments mean that it could soon be a reality — at
How to Help Your Clients Choose Sustainable Materials
From plant-based surfaces to those made from waste products, there’s a vast array of sustainable home materials to choose from. Check out this selection of materials to help you offer clients renovation choices that work alongside the environment. Let