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FOR some time now, Nigerians have been complaining about the exploitative activities of housing agents. Property renters and consumer rights advocates have been quite vocal in their call on the ...
Their solution: a line of prefabricated houses constructed with a plethora of sustainable materials. Insulation comes in the ...
In Basel, Herzog & de Meuron has completed HORTUS, a “radically sustainable office building” for tech companies made of ...
A small but growing number of homeowners are choosing to build energy-efficient “panelized” homes that are pre-made in a factory.
More than 300 workers were trained in sustainable construction methods, 16 percent of whom were women. About 85 local artisans and cooperatives fabricated MASS-designed furniture and fittings—some ...
The ICC first introduced Durra Kit Houses in 2008, and over 15 years later, those homes continue to stand strong, a testament to the long-term durability and value of the system. With this sustainable ...
This World Environment Day, see 21 sustainable buildings that are just as stunning as they are eco-friendly. In the world of sustainable architecture, “green” doesn't necessarily mean green-coloured ...
Most people would have been deterred by such constraints – indeed, the site’s longstanding vacancy suggests that many had. However, a new house now occupies the site and, as its architect Philip ...
Learn how to build a primitive egg house using only natural materials in this step-by-step guide. From shaping the egg-like frame to layering mud and clay, you'll discover a unique design that's ...
At this year’s Venice Biennale, Office Ten has launched the Greenest House (greenest.house), a new model for redeveloping terraced houses that flips the traditional approach on its head, generating ...
Vietnamese architectural firm 85 Design has completed a unique slim dwelling that's part home, part office, and an entirely a new vision for sustainable living. Dubbed Ga.o House, the project ...