Sustainable architects
An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about sustainable architects
Project • By STARK • Private Houses
Passive House Forest Retreat
Nestled within a mature forest in British Columbia's Coast Mountains, the Passive House Forest Retreat is a private residence designed to exist in dialogue with its landscape. Sited on a sloped lot surrounded by old-growth canopy, the home was conceived as both an act of environmental responsibility and architectural restraint.
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Ema Peter Photography
The massing is organized around a gently cantilevered volume that reaches toward the mountain views, carving out a sheltered communal space below, a place to gather, rest, and inhabit the threshold between interior and forest. The treehouse-like form reads as crisp and contemporary, while dark cladding and the glazing orientation ground it firmly in its setting.... More
Project • By Analis Architects • Private Houses
The Tambi Dialogue
Located in Palu City, Central Sulawesi, The Tambi Dialogue is a residential project that reinterprets traditional vernacular architecture through a contemporary lens. Set on a 374 m² plot with its longest axis oriented West to East, the site is situated in a tropical region that receives consistent sunlight and reaches temperatures as high as 39°C. These environmental conditions shaped the building’s orientation, material choices, and passive design strategies.
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The architectural language draws inspiration from the Tambi house, a traditional structure of Sulawesi recognized for its steep triangular roofs. Two such forms define the main volumes of the project, offering not only a distinct identity but... More
Project • By Pardini Hall Architecture • Residential Landscape
Tenuta di Forci, Palazzina
Set amidst the rolling hills of Tuscany, Palazzina Forci is a 17th-century villa brought back to life through a sensitive and poetic restoration. Once abandoned, the estate now embodies a harmonious blend of heritage and modernity.
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Pardini Hall Architecture approached the project with reverence for the villa’s layered history, preserving its aged textures and original proportions while subtly introducing contemporary interventions. The result is a residence that feels both timeless and lived-in, where raw plaster walls, reclaimed materials, and hand-crafted details coexist with refined spatial compositions.
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Surrounded by olive groves and open sky, Palazzina Forci is not only a home but a quiet... More
Whispering Arc
Nestled in the tranquil Bhabar region of Uttarakhand, right next to the Jim Corbett National Park, Whispering Arc celebrates the delicate balance between human ingenuity and the natural world. The villa is designed by Founder Architect Saubhagya, Lead Architect Priya srivastava along with Khushank Kathuria & Neha Shah.
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Drawing inspiration from its lush surroundings, the project stands as a testament to how architecture can be both responsible and poetic, a perfect synthesis of sustainability, functionality, and artistry. The journey begins with a striking red Corten steel gate that commands attention. Its warm, russet tones form a bold yet harmonious contrast against the verdant farm backdrop. More than just an e... More