This beautifully exotic residence in Singapore, thoughtfully named the “Fish House,” was designed by the team at Guz Architects with the idea of ensuring a connection with nature and the homes’ surrounding landscapes.  A “modern tropical bungalow,” the Fish House is perfectly integrated in its environment. The architectural design encourages natural ventilation throughout the home, and the floor to ceiling windows provide beautifully unobstructed views of the body of water surrounding it.  Read more …

Built on the Rincon Indian reservation in the picturesque back country of San Diego, local design team Kevin deFreitas Architects recently completed the beautiful new St. Bartholomew’s Chapel. The small historic Chapel was destroyed by a wildfire in late 2007. The only surviving elements were the adobe bell tower and the Mission bell, which would serve as the main anchor in the redesign plan. The new design knit together past traditions, while acknowledging and offering relevance to current and future generations. Read more …

From the designers at Grain, allow us to introduce the Electric Love Ring. Created from old eletrical wire, these rings are hand knotted and 100% non toxic. “Ethically produced” these rings come in several colors, ranging from sizes 4 – 14. Eco-friendly and stylish! For more information shop Grain Design. Read more …

The LV Series is a modern line of homes designed and manufactured by Rocio Romero, LLC. The LV Series has been thoughtfully designed to enhance a modern lifestyle that is connected to nature. LV kit homes are affordable, easily built, and highly customizable. Read more …

If someone told you that a building made entirely of recycled plastic bottles would be able to withstand powerful earthquakes, destructive hurricanes, and deadly typhoons, would you believe it? Well believe it! Taipei’s EcoARK pavilion was constructed with approximately 1.5 million POLLI-Bricks, made entirely from recycled bottles.  With an interlocking honeycomb-like design, these plastic bricks, bonded together with a small amount of silicone, allow for a movable Read more …