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Watch swimmers enjoy a dip in this incredible sky pool
Described as 'the world's first floating pool,' the stunning Sky Pool has a transparent floor and is located between two residential buildings.
OPod is a stylish micro-home made out of concrete pipe
With little space available, Hong Kong is looking for housing solutions for its growing population. One local architect has designed a stylish micro-home inside, of all things, a concrete water pipe.
Engineers just built the world’s tallest ice tower in China — here’s how
A collaboration between researchers in China and the Netherlands has resulted in the world's tallest ice tower being created in the Chinese city of Harbin.
Check out this rooftop ski slope set for a super-green power plant in Denmark
The architect responsible for Google's stylish London HQ is also behind an ambitious project for a power plant that the public can ski down.
With its starburst design, the Joshua Tree Residence thwarts sand and spectators
Whitaker Studio's Joshua Tree Residence capitalizes on shipping home containers to create a reprieve in the middle of the California desert.
See Apple’s massive ‘spaceship’ campus take off in 18 seconds
We've seen lots of drone videos showing the construction of Apple's "spaceship" campus. Now here's some equally dramatic satellite footage.
These 7 quake-resistant buildings are designed to withstand the next big shockwave
In areas with frequent seismic activity, earthquake-resistance is a major engineering consideration. Here are 7 earthquake-resistant designs.
Prefabricated passive homes keep you comfy year-round with almost no energy
Passive houses and prefabricated houses both make sense in terms of cost savings. Ecocor and RPA have put them together.
Why have 1 room when you can have 2? Our favorite transforming homes
In major cities, living space is often at a premium. Here are six of our favorite transforming homes designed to maximize living spaces.
No trees were harmed in the designing of this eco-friendly treehouse
This eco-friendly treehouse incorporates sustainable concepts to work with -- rather than against -- nature.
ARM’s DynamIQ chip architecture will boost AI processing by as much as 50 times
ARM is introducing a major new chip architecture in 2017. It's called DynamIQ, and it's bound for phones, cars, and other connected devices.
Mirror-covered, home-shaped art installation reflects its desert environment
Decked top-to-bottom in mirrors, the Mirage art installation in California is the latest architectural achievement from artist Doug Aitken.
Chris Hardwick has a home fit for a Victorian gentleman serial killer
Chris Hardwick's house is every bit as nerdy as you'd expect from the host of the Talking Dead and the Nerdist.
Prefabrication was the key for this Russian cabin to install in just 10 days
Bio Architects installed this Russian cabin in 10 days and it sits perfectly nestled among its surroundings at Pirogovo Lake outside Moscow.
Zen and tranquility ripple through this artistic installation of wood pallets
Designed and constructed by the New Delhi-based design firm Mofa Studios, more than 1,000 wooden pallets went into building the Pensieve.
Italy’s Oberholz Mountain Hut pairs great food with stunning vistas
Located in Italy's gorgeous Dolomites mountain range, the Oberholz Mountain Hut pairs exquisite cuisine with breathtaking views.
Buildings that breathe: Italian architect’s ‘Vertical Forest’ to sprout in China
Some 600 tall trees, 500 smaller trees, and 2,500 plants and shrubs will sprout from concrete balconies of the vertical forests.
Recycled gas pipes keep this Canadian cottage high and dry
Designed by Canadian architecture firm, DINS Projects, Manitoba's Pole House turned to recycled gas pipe stilts to save it from flooding.
Los Angeles design firm produces unique housing solution for disabled veterans
To help the growing homeless crisis in Los Angeles, design firm Brooks and Scarpa built a dedicated housing project for disabled veterans.
Music therapy center serving the needy is harmonious in both purpose and form
Built of local timber and sheep's wool (for insulation, of course), the Sunbeams Music Center is a great addition to England's countryside.
Apple’s new flagship Apple Store in Milan, Italy will be a ‘leader in innovation’
Apple Stores come in all shapes and sizes, and the company is planning a new flagship Apple Store with an unusual feature in Milan, Italy.
These smart cities are building infrastructures for the 23rd century
As urban populations grow, there becomes an increased need to revamp our infrastructures. These smart cities are building the urban centers of the future.
Remnants of Slovenian WWI bunker make up base of this cozy alpine shelter
Fashioned on top of an ancient WWI bunker, Slovenia's Bivak na Prehodavcih cabin is a modern retreat for any mountaineer who braves Triglev National Park.