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Forestone is a 20 m² experimental wooden dwelling designed and built by the 2025 cohort of IAAC’s Master in Ecological Architecture and Advanced Construction, as part of the Bio for Piri initiative. Led by the Fundació Catalunya La Pedrera and funded by the Biodiversity Foundation with European Next Generation funds, this initiative promotes regenerative forestry and the sustainable use of local timber from Pyrenean forests, specifically in Alinyà (Lleida). Located at MónNatura Sort, in the Pyrenees, the cabin sits on a sloping site just a few steps from the existing hostel, offering temporary accommodation for two people, with a sleeping area, workspace, and bathroom. Adrià Goula The cabin&rsquo... More

A new office building that gathers several government agencies under one roof in the centre of Odense is a pioneer project in large‑scale timber construction and the largest timber office building in Denmark. The new office hub accommodates 1,600 public employees in a climate‑responsible, modern and flexible multi‑user building that carefully fits into its surroundings. Rasmus Hjortshøj Rasmus Hjortshøj With its 31,000 m² solid timber structure, the project reduces lifetime CO₂ emissions by 5,400 tonnes compared to a conventional build and is seen as a national flagship in documented low‑carbon public architecture [1]. Visible glulam columns and partially exposed CLT floor structures serve as recurring load‑be... More

Set along the wooded edge of Lake Shirakaba in Japan’s Nagano Prefecture, Earthboat Cave is a compact timber retreat designed to immerse visitors in the landscape. Conceived by London-based architecture studio PAN- Projects under the philosophy of ‘nature escape’, the cabin demonstrates how small-scale architecture can reduce environmental impact while strengthening connection to place. Built entirely from Japanese cedar cross-laminated timber (CLT) and installed without permanent foundations, the structure rests lightly on the terrain, preserving the forest floor beneath it. YUTA SAWAMURA PAN- Projects ❌︎ Remove Applied Products block will be inserted here Site and environmental strategy Lake Shiraka... More

Amidst mature trees and listed villas in Berlin’s Pankow district stands Haus im Park: a building that houses a supported living program for people with disabilities, designed by Modersohn & Freiesleben for SKF Berlin e.V. (Catholic Women’s Social Service). The red and green building is made from prefabricated, standardised and natural materials, allowing easy and efficient assemblage while maintaining longevity. Large roof overhang, natural ventilation strategies and on-site renewable energy systems minimise operational impact while contributing to a calm and functional space that prioritises accessibility, efficiency and environmental sustainability. Sebastian Schels Modersohn & Freiesleben Architekten Partners... More

Earthboat, a mobile cabin built entirely from Japanese cedar cross-laminated timber (CLT), presents a new blueprint for eco-conscious tourism. Designed by PAN-PROJECTS, a London-based architectural design studio led by Japanese architects Yuriko Yagi and Kazumasa Takada, Earthboat is a self-contained nature retreat with no solid foundations: the cabins can be relocated as needed. Earthboat Earthboat   Sustainable cabins revitalising Japan’s rural landscapes Earthboat is not confined to a single location. The cabins are dispersed across rural areas of northern-central Japan, primarily located in Nagano Prefecture and Gunma Prefecture. The foundation-free, almost floating design of the cabins minimises their environmen... More

Imagine yourself on the terrace of your hidden mountain retreat, drinking a fresh cup of coffee as you admire the sunrise emerging from behind the rolling hills across the valley. This serene atmosphere is exactly what Hello Wood’s latest project, the Console House, is designed to offer. György Palkó György Palkó György Palkó György Palkó Located on the hillside of Dunabogdány, this year-round holiday home combines the charm of nature-inspired retreats with modern design. Its architecture is perfectly in tune with the stunning surroundings of the Danube Bend, making it an ideal spot for relaxation. György Palkó György Palkó... More

THE CONTEXT Our history with the homeless in the care of Sister Małgorzata Chmielewska and her Foundation Chleb Życia has began in 2018. Then, for the first time, we visited shelters for the homeless and sick in Warsaw and shelter for homeless and disabled in Jankowice. One year later, in 2019 the new house for homeless in Jankowice has been opened and two years later a tiny one in Niegorzyce. In 2021 the Foundation received a plot of land in Warsaw from the city government to build a modern shelter. The new building was supposed to replace two shelters for men and women which were in very bad condition and were planned to be closed at the beginning of 2023. Piotr Krajewski The aim was to create a shelter for temporary stay for homel... More

A four-story museum building is a combination of large, inverse, intersecting cylindrical shapes, forming a singular object-type structure reminiscent of sea waves frozen in motion. The building balances structural integrity, functionality, aesthetics, and cost to arrive at a design that meets all the necessary criteria, following the best traditions of finished architecture. It is made of high-performance insulation composite stainless-steel panelling with low environmental impact. The building's opaque envelope has significant thermal mass, which helps absorb, store, and release heat—important passive elements in the building's thermal management. The panels are made of a Glulam "basket" double grid-shell fixed to a steel tube netw... More

New energy-neutral labor building (store) within the prison of Vught. The store is one of the labor facilities in the penitentiary complex. This building takes a special place within the penitentiary regime. It is a social environment where inmates can earn some extra money and gain work experience. Important considering their resocialization after serving their sentence. Maarten Meester | Stijn Poelstra Maarten Meester | Stijn Poelstra Maarten Meester | Stijn Poelstra   Focuspoint in the design is to contribute to the inmates' perspective on life outside the walls. By turning the store into a light and comfortable space in which all security components are (invisible) integrated into the design as carefully as possib... More

The project was carefully integrated into the local Vistula natural context and adapted to the very specific nature of the site, which is a floodplain. All of the canopies could be submerged. For this reason, the shape of the canopies was made soft and streamlined, so that when the river is flooded they offer as little resistance as possible to the force of the flowing river. Karol Żurawski Karol Żurawski The canopies were designed using a modern ecological alternative to concrete - Cross-laminated timber. Plates of the canopies extend far beyond the wooden uprights to protect them and the picnic tables and benches beneath them from driving rain. Karol Żurawski Karol Żurawski The construction of the canopies is largely... More