The top April 2018 eco architecture ideas offer a look at the future of design from both large and small perspectives, showing the many ways in which natural elements can be used in the making of harmonious creations.
While there are solar-powered tiny homes and other living spaces that can be constructed on a small scale, eco architecture is also being explored through sustainable skyscrapers, energy-positive airports that share surplus energy with surrounding buildings and conference structures made from vegetation.
On the topic of eco-friendly home construction of the future, some companies are offering 3D printing services, while others are assembling A-frame kits to encourage not only self-sufficiency in consumers, but also allow for endless customization options to be made to suit the needs of individual clients.
Top 25 Eco Architecture Innovations in April
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Minimalist Hideaway Homes
The Scavenger Studio is Built from Recycled Materials Found on the Land
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Low-Profile Architectural Homes
This Low-Lying Residence Seamlessly Integrates Itself in Nature
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Affordable Home-Framing Kits
The Avrame A-Frame Kits Make Quick, Cost-Friendly Constructions
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Reimagined Retail Spaces
Retail Design Collective Transform Loft into Hub for Community Engagement
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3D-Printed Tiny Homes
ICON and New Story Built the First 3D-Printed Home in America
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Transportable Houseboat Designs
The HydroHouse's Modular Structure Can Be Transported By Truck
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Living 3D-Printed Cabins
This Cabin Was Made Using 4,500 Living Plant Tiles
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Sustainable Off-Grid Hawaiian Homes
Lifeedited Create a Energy and Water-Positive Design in Maui
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Biodegradable Construction Materials
'Finite' is Made Out of Desert Sand and is Eco-Friendly
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Contemporary Nature-Inspired Homes
MNIM Designed the Eco Modern Ravine Residence in Iowa
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Solar-Powered Tiny Homes
This Tiny Dwelling Uses a Solar Array to Charge Its Electronic Amenities
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Horticultural High-Rise Towers
This Mixed-Use Tower Would Produce Fruits and Vegetables
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Re-Imagined Urban Sugar Factories
Brooklyn's Old Domino Sugar Factory is Becoming a Public Park
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Parasitic House Extensions
Malka Architecture Offers a Proposal for Energy Efficiency Improvement
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Respectful House Constructions
Faulkner Architects Build a Getaway Home with Boulders in Mind
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Tree-Growing Roof Structures
Vo Trong Nghia Architects Created a Nature-Inspired Structure
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Conference-Housing Plant Domes
Peter Veenstra Visualizes Plans for a Vegetation-Encompassing Dome
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Ultra Sustainable Skyscrapers
The Skyscraper Design by SOM Puts Sustainability to the Forefront
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Energy-Positive Wooden Houses
Studio KAW's Design Minimizes the Environmental Impact of a House
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Renovated Barn Abodes
mwworks Renovated the Canyon Barn Into a Fully Functioning Home
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Twin White Houses
The Simple Two White Houses by Bulant & Wailzer Have Identical Exteriors
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Custom Net-Zero Homes
'Bone Structure' Builds Homes That Produce All the Energy They Need
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Energy-Positive City Airports
Haptic & Nordic Office of Architecture Designs a Sustainable Airport
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Car-Branded Solar Benches
Audi Italia's Bench Collects Environmental Data
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Stacked Cubed Learning Centers
Sou Fujimoto Showed Off a Cubic Structure for a University Facility
Related Ideas
Modern Authentic Holiday Homes
The Restio River House by SAOTA Sits on the Banks of Buffels River
Interlocking Home Construction Kits
Brikawood Uses Eco-Friendly Wooden Bricks to Build Houses
Hidden Modern Lofts
'Buitenhuis' Features a Loft Tucked Just Beneath the Home's Roof
Raw Concrete Jungle Homes
The JJO House Immerses Residents into the Brazilian Forest
Low-Profile Architectural Homes
This Low-Lying Residence Seamlessly Integrates Itself in Nature
Sharp Home Exteriors
Zitnansky Gonda Architects's Structure is Geometric and Pointed
Shipping Container Hotels
Studio Edwards Uses a Trio of Containers for Weekend Getaways
Redesigned Waterfront Townhouses
This 1900s Utrecht Townhouse Underwent a Large Renovation
Extremely Compact Multifunctional Flats
Studio Bazi Designed Practical Storage for a Moscow Flat
3D-Printed Tiny Homes
ICON and New Story Built the First 3D-Printed Home in America
Solar-Powered Sun Loungers
The 'SUN WAVE' Lounger Charges Devices and Protects Valuables
Scalable Portable Energy Units
This Transportable Energy Source is Ideal for Vacationers
Refreshing Modern Cafe Designs
The Pinkie Cafe Mixes Rose Gold Colors into the Design Scheme
Versatile Family Homes
Austigard Arkitektur's Home Interior Arrangement Allows for Many Activities
Overtly Minimalist Houses
MB Architecture Built a Two-Storey Residence in the Hamptons
All-White Modern Farmhouses
Arbib Hughey Design Utilized a Farm Structure for Modern Dwelling
Sustainable Off-Grid Hawaiian Homes
Lifeedited Create a Energy and Water-Positive Design in Maui
Roof Garden Building Designs
Penda Conceptualizes a Self-Sufficient Home in Kassel, Germany
Sustainable Houseboat Designs
The Houseboat H Features a Fish Habitat In Its Underside Belly
Greenhouse-Integrated Tiny Homes
The 'Alto' House Has a Large Window to Let Natural Light in
Renovated Industrial Lofts
Alexander Design Restored a Loft with a Gray Monochromatic Palette
Decorative Garden Sheds
Kawahara Krause Architects Artfully Bridge the Gap on Property Boundary
Color-Rich Co-Working Spaces
Chiara De Rege Decorated The Wing with Pastel Hues & Modern Details
Rectangular Compact Houses
Espacio 18 & Cueto Arquitectura Collaborated on a Site in Mexico
Harmonious-Driven Thai Homes
Teerachai Leesuraplanon's Project is Informed by Feng Shui
Green Roof Pool Houses
Wernerfield Designs a Rectangular Roof Garden with Native Plants
Canadian-Modeled Sneaker Releases
Adidas Originals Have Canadians Modelling the Deerupt Franchise
Contemporary Nature-Inspired Homes
MNIM Designed the Eco Modern Ravine Residence in Iowa
Exposed Concrete Pool Houses
The Casa Elache Pool House has a Luxury Living and Eating Area
Truncated Cabin Concepts
PV Cabin Looks as Though Its Been Sliced Off
Climate-Combating Modern Homes
The D'entrecasteaux House Was Designed to Survive Tasmanian Weather
Rock-Clad Modern Houses
The Truckee Creek House Was Built into the Surrounding Rocky Landscape
Horticultural High-Rise Towers
This Mixed-Use Tower Would Produce Fruits and Vegetables
Cerebral Co-Working Spaces
The Brain Embassy in Warsaw Takes Inspiration from the Human Brain
Modern Glass Facade Hotels
Each Cabin at the Sacramonte Landscape Hotel Has a Mirrored Exterior
Rain-Powered Solar Panels
This Hybrid Solar Cell Works in Sun or During Inclement Weather
Collaborative Concrete Home Accessories
Samuel Ross & Jobe Burns Make Simplistic Concrete Objects
Sun-Inspired Restaurant Designs
Omar's Place is a Modernly Designed Mediterranean Restaurant
Modern Riverside Cabins
The Virginia Cabin by 3north Features a Bright and Glassy Corner
Aged Wood Homes
This Gabled House by Field Architecture Makes the Most of Napa Valley
Rustic Luxurious Cabins
The Oak Refuge Cabin is a High-End Rustic Home in Upstate New York
Modern 1920s Revival Homes
Holzer Architekten Added a Charcoal Black Extension to This German Home
Luxury Classic Hotel Designs
The Fontenay Hotel in Hamburg Features Historic Design Styles
Repurposed British Warehouses
James Davies Converts an Existing Space into a Stunning House Design
Refurbished Modern Lofts
The London Loft by StudioAVC Underwent a Large Extension and Redesign
Kaleidoscopic Stained Glass Dividers
Surman Weston Created an Open Concept Office in a Church
Transformed Show-Cooking Kitchens
3LHD Rebranded & Redesigned the ResoLution Signature Restaurant
Wood-Dependent Californian Homes
This House by Field Architecture is Informed by the Landscape
Luxury Linear House Designs
The Bora Headquarters is a Relaxed Home and Work Environment
Redesigned Historic Hotels
The Luxury Hotel Sanders in Copenhagen is an Updated Historic Structure
Disney Cruise Ship Expansions
Disney Cruise Line is Set to Release Two New Large-Scale Ships
Luxurious Modern Retirement Communities
Bamo Completed the Luxe Sun City Kobe Residence in Japan
Rocky Monolithic Modern Homes
The House on the Stone Was Built into the Side of a Large Boulder
Versatile Open Offices
Sydness Architects' TrueX Office Boasts Space for Meetings and Happy Hours
Toronto-Based Modern Offices
The New Slack Space in Toronto Has a Revolutionary Office Design
Tree-Growing Roof Structures
Vo Trong Nghia Architects Created a Nature-Inspired Structure
Gritty Industrial Offices
Woods Bagot Used Raw Concrete on This Continental Bank Building
Wooden Dental Office Interiors
Natasha Thorpe Softened the Mood of This Dental Office with Timber
Modular Modern Youth Hostels
The Laval Youth Hostel Features Unique Visual Architecture
Environment-Inspired Modern Cabins
The Cabin Sjusjoen is a Unique Geometric Cabin in Norway
Bridge House Hotel Rooms
Amsterdam's Iconic Bridge Houses Have Been Turned into the Sweets Hotel
Conference-Housing Plant Domes
Peter Veenstra Visualizes Plans for a Vegetation-Encompassing Dome
Ultra Sustainable Skyscrapers
The Skyscraper Design by SOM Puts Sustainability to the Forefront
Energy-Positive Wooden Houses
Studio KAW's Design Minimizes the Environmental Impact of a House
Petrified Wood Facades
'Habitation Lecoq' Features a Wood Facade That Looks Like Concrete
Mirrored Facade Cabins
The Disappear Retreat Vanishes into Any Landscape
Handsome Hong Kong Hotels
The Middle House Hotel in Shanqhai Has Masculine Design Features
Solar Energy Canopies
iSun Oasis is a Smart Shading Solution That Delivers Energy to the Home
Triangular Art Deco Offices
Cos's New Headquarters is Created by Orms & Boasts Artistic Motifs
Modernly Designed Courthouses
The Toronto Courthouse is Getting a Makeover Thanks to Renzo Piano
Classic American Diner Redesigns
The Overeasy Diner in Singapore Underwent an Extensive Renovation
Renovated Barn Abodes
mwworks Renovated the Canyon Barn Into a Fully Functioning Home
Narrow Concrete Refurbishments
Piraja House is a Modern Take on a Dilapidated Sao Paolo Property
Contemporary Warm Bistro Designs
The Goose Hut Bistro Mixes Culture with Modern Design Features
Copper Riverside Homes
EVA Architecten Create a Structure with a Copper Roof & Red Brick Walls
Cycladic Holiday Homes
The Hug House Offers Expansive Views of the Naoussa Bay
Tall Honeycomb Skyscrapers
These Skyscrapers in Singapore by Büro Ole Scheeren Frame Public Spaces
Modern Live-Work Buildings
Designer Raveevarn Created a Unique House for Personal Use
Tree-Like Woodland Sculptures
'Pine Sanctuary' is a Public Artwork in Mississauga, Ontario
Corten Steel Home Exteriors
Jarmund/Vigsnæs Architects Use Steel, Concrete & Plywood for This Home
Strategic Modern Vacation Houses
Borren Staalenhoef Architecten Built a Home in Between Two Dunes
Wireless LTE Security Cameras
The Reolink Go Incorporates a Completely Wire-Free Design
Arched Living Spaces
Atelier Vens Vanbelle Created a Beautiful Home from an Old School in Ghent
Iceberg-Inspired Ice Creameries
'Goodsten' Has a Crystalline Extension Off of the Main Building
Custom Net-Zero Homes
'Bone Structure' Builds Homes That Produce All the Energy They Need
Solar Cell-Scrubbing Robots
This Solar Panel Cleaning Robot Cuts Maintenance Costs by 80%
Digital Age Blinders
Panasonic Helps Consumers Concentrate with Innovative Noise-Cancelling Design
British Craft-Inspired Penthouses
Echlin Design Transformed the Penthouse of Rathbone Squre
Cedar Plank Facade Villas
The Te Kahu Villa Overlooks Lake Wanaka in New Zealand
Modern Sculpture Houses
Studio WOJR Envisions a House Design with a Horned Silhouette
Elegant Restaurant Redesigns
The Orrery Restaurant in London UK Has Been Completely Renovated
Raw Cypress-Covered Houses
MB Architecture Built the Modern and Unique 'House in the Lanes'
Elongated House Structures
Carla Juaçaba Builds a Street-Adjacent House on a Slopping Background