Topic

Sustainability

Sustainable, low-carbon and climate-responsive architecture.

Passive Design Natural Ventilation Low-Carbon & Circular Design Climate Resilience Off-Grid Architecture

Sustainability projects (165)

Aerial view of a high-rise building under construction with a stepped design, surrounded by urban buildings and a body of water.

450 Union Brooklyn

SO–IL

New York, United States

An innovative residential project by SO-IL, redefining urban living in Brooklyn.

Residential Urban Design Sustainability

Modern house with white facade partially hidden by trees, adjacent to a plowed field.

HOUSE J

SV60 ARQUITECTOS

Bollullos de la Mitación, Spain

A serene, single-level dwelling in Bollullos de la Mitación, HOUSE J by SV60 ARQUITECTOS harmonizes with the rural landscape through elemental materiality and p…

Residential Concrete Passive Design

CASA JAR

CRUX . Nada

Jarafuel, Spain

An introspective house in Jarafuel, CASA JAR embraces a central courtyard, creating a domestic oasis that contrasts with its reserved street-facing facade.

Residential Mediterranean Architecture Vernacular Architecture

Exterior view of a residential building with stone and plaster, adjacent to an ivy-covered structure.

La Cort . Seva

López . Marcuerquiaga

Seva, Spain

A house rooted in its site, La Cort . Seva integrates local materials and a distinctive zigzag profile to harmonize with the Montseny Natural Park.

Residential Passive Design

Street view with an orange and white building with arched windows and decorative features.

CASA IRIARTE

SOCO

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain

An adaptable domestic habitat in Las Palmas, balancing climate, technique, and everyday use.

Residential Spatial Design Sustainability

Exterior view of a modern house with beige walls, large windows with wooden shutters, surrounded by trees, and a tiled patio next to a swimming pool.

la primera in Maresme

Hue Studio

Maresme, Spain

A Mediterranean home that harmonizes with its environment through passive design and traditional materials.

Residential Mediterranean Architecture Vernacular Architecture

Two white buildings with pitched roofs connected by a transparent structure in a grassy area with trees in the background.

Resurrection of the Sudetenland

No Architects

Czech Republic

A revival of a historical building in the Ore Mountains, integrating modern sustainability with traditional architecture.

Sports & Recreation Residential Heritage & Conservation

Modern building with glass and brick facade, large windows, flat roof, surrounded by trees and grass.

Ziegelei Areal . Dättnau

Boltshauser Architekten

Winterthur, Switzerland

A revitalized landscape in Dättnau, Winterthur, where architecture and nature coexist, reflecting a legacy of industrial history and sustainable innovation.

Residential Rammed Earth & Earth Sustainability

Modern brick house with large windows, flat roof, and landscaped front yard with trees and shrubs.

Monkton

Sandy Rendel Architects

Cuckfield, United Kingdom

A multi-generational home in Cuckfield, West Sussex, designed to integrate with the site's natural slope, featuring distinct bedroom towers and ample natural li…

Residential Multigenerational Living Light in Architecture

Stone building with a pitched roof and two doors in a rural landscape.

Casa Mínima

Estudio Mínima

Spain

Casa Mínima is a sensitive rehabilitation of a traditional Pasiego cabin in Cantabria, transforming it into a contemporary dwelling while preserving its vernacu…

Residential Heritage & Conservation Rural Architecture

Exterior view of a multi-level educational building with large awnings and a central staircase.

New Education Building “Breiten”

Kummer/Schiess Architekten

Affoltern am Albis, Switzerland

The New Education Building “Breiten” in Affoltern am Albis integrates kindergartens, primary school classes, and after-school care, fostering a cohesive educati…

Kindergartens & Nurseries Schools Timber

Modern building with large glass windows and flat roof, surrounded by landscaped greenery.

Ernsting’s Campus

David Chipperfield Architects

Germany

A transformative expansion of Ernsting’s headquarters into a cohesive working campus, integrating new architectural forms with a landscaped park.

Pavilions & Installations Industrial & Infrastructure Offices & Workplaces

Exterior view of a modern two-story building with blue facade and white trellis roof structure.

Northview Apartments

Brooks Scarpa

Sacramento, United States

Northview Apartments redefines community living with a focus on social spaces, integrating ecological and sustainable design in Sacramento.

Social Housing Community Architecture Multigenerational Living

Wooden vacation house with metal roof, surrounded by trees and grass.

Stenkløvervej Vacation House

Filip Karl Edward

Denmark

A compact summer retreat in Sjællands Odde, embracing sustainable materials and minimal living.

Cabins & Holiday Homes Minimalism Timber

Modern building with glass windows and staircase next to a spherical structure, surrounded by trees and a sports field.

Contretype Intercommunal School

Brasebin Terrisse . Alonso . Massagué

Malley, Switzerland

An innovative school design that reimagines traditional typologies, integrating the landscape with a unique circulation strategy and a sports hall belvedere.

Schools Sports & Recreation Sustainability

Modern building with translucent facade and gable roof adjacent to a traditional stone house.

Tiki Toki Social Center

Gurtubay Arquitectos y Asociados

Getxo, Spain

A sustainable social hub in Getxo, blending sports and community activities with innovative architecture.

Community Centres Pavilions & Installations Offices & Workplaces

Modern house with stone walls and large windows on a rocky landscape with mountains in the background.

Casa Balma Murada

MESURA

Casa Balma Murada by MESURA integrates seamlessly with its natural surroundings, using local stone and traditional techniques to create a harmonious architectur…

Residential Mediterranean Architecture Sustainability

Modern building with vertical wooden slats surrounded by trees and greenery.

House in a Garden

Edition Office

Melbourne, Australia

A dwelling embedded within foliage, House in a Garden by Edition Office offers a serene retreat above Melbourne's Birrarung floodplain.

Residential Timber Architectural Theory

Exterior view of a building with graffiti, wooden cladding, and a glass extension, surrounded by a cobblestone path and tree.

Ilot 13 . Geneva

Cabinet

Geneva, Switzerland

A transformative wooden structure in Geneva's iconic squat scene, designed for easy assembly and disassembly.

Residential Timber Sustainability

Room interior with cylindrical structures and curtains.

The Well-Tempered House

EMI Architekt*innen

Regensdorf, Switzerland

A transformative approach to converting office buildings into residential spaces, emphasizing cost-effective solutions and seasonal adaptability.

Offices & Workplaces Residential Adaptive Reuse

Aerial view of modern villas on a coastal hillside with circular designs and surrounding greenery.

Not A Hotel . Setouchi

BIG

Japan

Three villas on Sagi Island offer panoramic views of the Seto Inland Sea, blending Scandinavian and Japanese design principles.

Hotels & Hospitality Houses Sustainability

Aerial view of a municipal building complex with traditional and modern architecture, surrounded by autumn trees.

Municipal Building in Svedala

Holtenäs & Holtenäs

Svedala, Sweden

A contemporary extension of Svedala's municipal building, integrating historical structures with new public spaces.

Civic & Public Buildings Cultural Buildings Community Architecture

Modern building with glass and vertical paneling on a sloped street, featuring a circular window, trees, and a person walking.

UIL Alcântara

EXPERIMENTAL

Lisbon, Portugal

A modular, prefabricated municipal building in Lisbon designed to provide dignified housing for vulnerable populations.

Social Housing Community Architecture Sustainability

Modern building on stilts with large windows surrounded by trees and greenery.

Kaloki Nyamai Studio

Adjaye Associates

Nairobi, Kenya

Kaloki Nyamai Studio in Nairobi is a sculptural, earth-bound structure designed for artistic production and reflection, harmonizing with its wooded landscape.

Galleries & Exhibition Spaces Sustainability