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)

Modern building with sloped roof, large windows, surrounded by greenery and outdoor seating.

Maison de quartier . Geneva

brenabrenas . Mora Millan

Geneva, Switzerland

A timber structure envelops an existing building, creating diverse outdoor spaces with reused materials.

Community Centres Timber Sustainability

Modern building with grid-like white framework and open spaces.

Flexible Housing Im Hasenbühl

Atelier Kaiser Shen

Schönaich, Germany

Innovative timber construction in Schönaich offers adaptable housing solutions for refugees and affordable living.

Social Housing Timber Sustainability

Street view of a modern building with copper facade next to traditional buildings.

Renovation and Extension of Meeresmuseum

Reichel Schlaier Architekten

Stralsund, Germany

A harmonious blend of historic and contemporary architecture revitalizes the German Oceanographic Museum in Stralsund.

Museums Sustainability Heritage & Conservation

Exterior view of a modern school complex with light-colored facades and wooden accents, featuring a pedestrian crossing in the foreground.

Bubenholz School Complex

Adrian Streich Architekten AG

Opfikon, Switzerland

The Bubenholz School Complex in Opfikon redefines educational spaces with its innovative design, integrating nature and urban connectivity.

Kindergartens & Nurseries Civic & Public Buildings Sports & Recreation

Modern wooden houses with metal roofs on a grassy hillside with trees.

Athron Hill Phase 1

FRASER / LIVINGSTONE

Milnathort, United Kingdom

Athron Hill Phase 1 is a housing development nestled in the foothills of the Ochil hills, integrating modern infrastructure with the natural landscape.

Residential Sustainability Rural Architecture

Modern building with tiered roof and wooden slats among stone structures.

L’ECRIN Hennebont National Stud Farm

K ARCHITECTURES

Saint-Martin-de-Mailloc, France

A contemporary equestrian performance hall that harmonizes with its historical surroundings through a blend of classical and modern architectural elements.

Sports & Recreation Cultural Buildings Timber

Exterior view of a white building with a red base and rectangular windows, surrounded by trees.

Sa Nau . Eivissa

atzur arquitectura

Eivissa, Spain

A military pavilion transformed into a multifunctional building emphasizing openness and adaptability.

Galleries & Exhibition Spaces Offices & Workplaces Adaptive Reuse

Garden with fallen leaves and small trees leading to a pavilion structure with an open roof, surrounded by greenery.

Rote Haus

Julian Breinersdorfer Architekten

Berlin, Germany

A sustainable urban retreat in Berlin's historic Böhmisch Rixdorf.

Residential Sustainability Urban Design

Residential building with transparent facade and garden area enclosed by a fence.

59 Dwellings in Neppert Gardens

Lacaton Vassal

Mulhouse, France

A thoughtful integration of residential architecture within the lush Neppert Gardens in Mulhouse, designed by Lacaton Vassal.

Residential Sustainability Community Architecture

Wooden house with sloped roof and circular windows, located on a street with greenery.

House with Three Apartments

Studio OU

Deitingen, Switzerland

A timber-constructed house in Deitingen, Switzerland, mediating between existing buildings with three distinct apartments.

Residential Timber Sustainability

Exterior view of a modern sports center with a geometric facade and glass entrance.

Altza Municipal Sports Center

Tabuenca&Leache, Chocarro&Herranz

Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain

A compact sports center in Donostia, integrating diverse athletic facilities within a neighborhood scale.

Sports & Recreation Civic & Public Buildings Sustainability

Modern building with wooden facade, red-tiled roof, and large windows, with people walking in front.

Maison des Associations et Halle de Marché

ACAU Architectes

Pont-l’Évêque, France

A contemporary architectural intervention in Pont-l’Évêque, harmonizing with its historical and urban context.

Community Centres Retail Vernacular Architecture

Urban courtyard with people and signage, surrounded by residential buildings and a glass-fronted structure.

Swift Walk Arcade

LIAN

Kensington, Australia

Swift Walk Arcade transforms a constrained site into a vibrant civic hub, integrating coworking spaces and communal facilities within a dense urban precinct.

Community Centres Apartment Buildings Urban Design

Modern two-story house with flat roof and glazed atrium, surrounded by other houses and mountains.

Single-family House in Cervelló

Arqbag

Cervelló, Spain

A passive single-family home in Cervelló, utilizing the steep terrain for climate control and energy efficiency.

Residential Passive Design

Tall, narrow building with grid facade and arched window at the top, lit interior visible.

Barge Crescent

Studioninedots

Amsterdam, Netherlands

A family home in Amsterdam's Centrumeiland, defined by playful volumes and a strong connection to its environment.

Residential Sustainability

A modern building with yellow window frames and balconies, adjacent to older brick buildings and trees.

Barge Crescent

Henley Halebrown

London, United Kingdom

Barge Crescent is a 5-storey office building in Southwark, London, designed by Henley Halebrown. It integrates existing structures to minimize environmental imp…

Offices & Workplaces Urban Design Natural Ventilation

Building with glass facade and white canopy, surrounded by greenery and a pond.

Chiayi City Library & Performing Arts Center

Kung . Astime . Huang

Chiayi, Taiwan

A timber-centric cultural hub in Chiayi, Taiwan, reconnecting the city with its ecological roots.

Libraries Theatres & Concert Halls Timber

Building exterior with cork cladding, round window, yellow pipe, and leaves in the foreground.

Cork Loft in Walthamstow

Office S&M

London, United Kingdom

A loft in London reimagined with sustainable cork materials, showcasing its versatility in cladding, insulation, and flooring.

Residential Sustainability

Street view with a stone facade building and a modern structure with wooden beams.

HALLE . Bois d’Arcy

ACAU Architectes

Bois-d’Arcy, France

A timber market hall in Bois-d’Arcy, designed by ACAU Architectes, integrates natural light and sustainable materials, enhancing urban continuity.

Retail Timber Sustainability

Modern brick house extension with large glass doors and windows, showing a kitchen and dining area inside.

Stone Brick House

Proctor & Shaw

London, United Kingdom

A Clapham terraced house transformed with low carbon limestone brick, inspired by Majorcan villas and Utzon’s Can Lis.

Residential Sustainability

Modern building with concrete roof and brick walls featuring geometric patterns and a diamond-shaped window, surrounded by a garden.

Villa Crocodile

LOCALARCHITECTURE

Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire

Villa Crocodile in Abidjan is a diplomatic residence by LOCALARCHITECTURE, blending Swiss values with local craftsmanship and materials.

Civic & Public Buildings Residential Modernism

Person walking in front of a pink building with geometric design and plants on the roof.

Laiva Plaza

RA!

San José del Cabo, Mexico

Laiva Plaza is a boutique hotel in San José del Cabo, integrating urban flow with intimate hospitality through its strategic spatial organization.

Mixed-Use Buildings Hotels & Hospitality Urban Design

Modern building with glass facades and mesh exterior, surrounded by palm trees and a plaza with people.

PORXÁ | Congress Palace

salazarsequeromedina

Elche, Spain

The PORXÁ Congress Palace in Elche reinterprets the traditional porxá to create a civic building that seamlessly integrates with its urban and natural surroundi…

Cultural Buildings Civic & Public Buildings Passive Design

A residential building with a wavy facade and greenery on the roof, surrounded by trees.

Aba Residencial Building

Selgascano . FRPO

Tirana, Albania

A residential complex near Lake Farka in Tirana, integrating nature with urban living.

Residential Urban Design Sustainability