Fungus-farming termites create their own air conditioning systems that circulate hot and cool air between their mound and the outside. High-resolution scanning technology and computer simulations were used to examine the microscopic structure of the external walls of African termite … Continue reading →
The Wow Hostel in Hualian,Taiwan is fabricated partly from reclaimed materials, giving it a quirky, youthful vibe. You can read the original article at inhabitat.com … Continue reading →
This 120-year-old farmhouse is so energy efficient it puts some new-builds to shame. Hill House in Blacklion, Ireland, was restored with sustainability at its core.The restoration took nearly two years. Inside, the floor and internal walls were replaced. Designed so … Continue reading →
Friedensreich Hundertwasser (1928 – 2000) was an Austrian painter turned architect who loved natural forms and abhorred straight lines. I have always been a fan of his fantastic and colorful imagery. His paintings and buildings resemble each other. Even though … Continue reading →
Ten years ago when Tim Kroeker’s last child finally graduated high school, he and his wife decided it was now or never to follow through on their dream of building a house…an alternative house…in “the country”. With their years of … Continue reading →
Hüseyin Afacan and his wife, Ayşe Afacan, both in their 70s, have been living a remote life on the island of Çiçek for over 15 years. Away from modern life, the couple restored a ruined Greek house and started raising … Continue reading →