The August 2022 architecture trends showcase the continual push toward sustainability, efficiency, and modern aesthetics. Many buildings that appear in this list use sustainable materials or building practices, such as incorporating solar panels, algae, and more, into the structures themselves.
One example that blends both sustainability and efficiency is the 'Eco 1.' This is a vertical farm being created by Crop One in Dubai. The Eco 1 is expected to produce more than two million pounds of green foods per year to simultaneously alleviate the strain on the local supply chain. Additionally, the building requires 95% fewer resources than traditional farming methods, making it highly efficient.
The Inhabit Queen's Garden's is a new hotel in London that was designed by Architects Holland Harvey. This hotel is noteworthy as 100% of the waste used during its creation has been recycled, keeping all of it away from landfills. Additionally, the building its largely comprised of sustainable materials such as cork, paper-based fiber composite Richlite, and timber.
Top 40 Architecture Trends in August
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Inflatable House-Shaped Tents
This Air Architecture Inflatable Tent Appears as a Conventional Home
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Birdhouse-Wrapped Hotels
Big’s Biosphere Treehouse at the Treehotel Offers an Immersive Experience
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Generously Glazed Tiny Houses
This Off-Grid Tiny Home is Located Beside a Picturesque Cliff
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Chicken Coop-Equipped Sheds
The Garderobe from Pin-Up Houses Takes Two-Hours to Assemble
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Enclosed Vertical Farms
The Eco 1 Farm in Dubai Produces 2 Million Pounds of Greens
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Gateway-Like Nature Centers
The Powerhouse Company and DELVA Design New Keokamp Visitor Center
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Terracotta-Covered All-Day Cafes
Renesa Designs an Interesting and Immersive Cafe in New Delhi
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Colorful Floating Island Cities
The Maldives Floating City is an Answer to Rising Sea Levels
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Towable Home-Based Yoga Studios
The Elegant 'Trahan Tiny Home' Caters to Yogic Practice
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Algae-Based Building Concepts
Researchers Created an 'Eco Village' Carbon Recapture Concept
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Connected Forest-Based Workspace Pods
The Conceptual 'SEED Room' Supports Sustainable Living
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Hillside-Embedded Homes
Studio Schicketanz Integrates a Coastal House into a Scenic Setting
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Recycled Material Bus Seats
The 'ISLE' Project Bus Seats by Dennis Tsai are Lightweight
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Colorful Open-Plan Apartments
Studio Noju Renovates a Small Apartment in Southern Spain
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Capaciously Quaint Tiny Houses
This Extra-Wide Micro Home Offers a Luxurious Living Experience
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Fully Sustainable Textile Collections
Resuinsa Showcased a 100% Sustainable Hotel Room
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Gas Plant-Housed Offices
Foster + Partners Emphasizes Flexibility with This Unlikely Office Space
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Greenery-Enclosing Medical Buildings
This Building's Atrium Will Be Packed With Trees & Plants
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Ballet-Inspired Cafe Interiors
Atelier Zébulon Perron Develop an Ethereal Aesthetic for This Cafe
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Naturally Inspired Mexican Retreats
Di Frenna Arquitectos Used Natural Materials for This Building
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Futuristic Digital Art Galleries
TeamLab Unveils Design for the Phenomena Abu Dhabi Gallery
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Displaced Community Villages
Tosin Oshinowo Has Designed the Ngarannam Village in Nigeria
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Flood-Resistant Contemporary Wooden Pavilions
Public City Architecture Erects the Forest Pavilion
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Sustainable Hotel Designs
The Inhabit Queen’s Gardens Was Designed by Architects Holland Harvey
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Nature-Informed Kindergarten Designs
Hibinosekkei Designed the MS Kindergarten & Nursery in Japan
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Sustainably Designed Parisian Landmarks
MAD Reveals the Sleek Europe-Based 'UNIC' Building
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Socially Inclusive Skyscrapers
This Residential Tower Blends High-End, Mid-Range & Social Housing
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Monolithic Concrete Gallery Spaces
This Structure by Thomas Phifer Will House Richard Serra’s Work
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Timber-Clad Beachside Buildings
This Miami Property Will Make Generous Use Of Wood Elements
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Modular Wall-Building Systems
'Blokaloks' Can Be Built into Walls or Rooms in Minutes
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Revamped Green-Accented Homes
i29 Unveils the Remodeled 'Canal House' After Two Years
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Contemporary STEM Labs
Neubau Converts a Greenhouse into a STEM Lab for an English School
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Bridge-Borne Art Museums
This Museum is Designed to Withstand Flooding & Forest Fires
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Color-Changing Timber Buildings
Mole Architects Has Built a New ‘D2’ Building in London
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Aesthetically-Driven Photovoltaic Facades
Florence Schöb Pairs Style, Functionality & Aesthetics
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Ship-inspired grand theatres
Architecturally, the Zhengzhou Grand Theatre has a majestic demeanor
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Ring-Shaped Contemporary Nursing Homes
Loop Architects' Design Encircles a Serene Central Garden
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Inverted-Pyramid Chaples
Bernardo Rodrigues Architects Designs the Chapel of Eternal Light
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Fish Tank-Inspired Japanese Houses
Nao Iwanari Has Designed a Modestly Intriguing House
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Sculptural Public Seating
Emerging Creatives Architecturally Enhanced These Seating Options
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Inflatable House-Shaped Tents
This Air Architecture Inflatable Tent Appears as a Conventional Home
Birdhouse-Wrapped Hotels
Big’s Biosphere Treehouse at the Treehotel Offers an Immersive Experience
Gourmet Kitchen-Equipped Tiny Homes
The Modern Tiny Living 'Catalina' Tiny House is Elegant
Self-Powered Compact Homes
Cosmic ADU’s Design Doesn’t Require Fossil Fuels to Function
Village-Themed Rural Resorts
Penda China Designed the New S&N Resort in West Dharma Village
Steel-Sheathed Prefab Tiny Homes
The 'Tini M' Home Uses Corten Steel For a Factory-Chic Aesthetic
Gas-Free Mountain Patrol Motorcycles
The Conceptual 'EQUULEUS' Electric Bike is Storage-Packed
Compact Japanese Residences
NOT Architects Studio Releases Images of the 'Scooping Scenery' Home
Sustainable Algae-Based Cement
Prometheus Materials Contributes with Eco Architecture Solutions
Gateway-Like Nature Centers
The Powerhouse Company and DELVA Design New Keokamp Visitor Center
Skeletal Industrial Dining Tables
The 'Landr' Dining and Conference Table is Ultra-Strong
Otherworldly Bio Material Exhibitions
SFMOMA Presents a Striking Neri Oxman Exhibition
Post-Pandemic Office Designs
Sella Arranges a Flexible Office for Sidewalk Infrastructure Partners
Collapsible Timber Sofa Beds
The Campeggi Ospite Folding Sofa is Made with Waxed Maple
Men's Sexual Wellness Launches
Arcwave is Launching the VOY Alongside its Masturbation Hotline
Customizable Magnetic Lamp Designs
The 'Light-7' Modular Magnetic Lamp Works in Two Orientations
Sculptural Light Blue Staircases
NeuronaLab Renovates a Former Studio Loft into a Two-Bedroom
Towable Home-Based Yoga Studios
The Elegant 'Trahan Tiny Home' Caters to Yogic Practice
Autonomous Aquafarming Robots
The Conceptual 'Cerberus Algae' Cultivation Robot is Ultra-Modern
Transforming Smart Display Concepts
The TCL Flip Concept Display Works in a Range of Ways
Plant-Covered Waterfront Residences
The Timber House Building Will Be Part of Quayside in Toronto
Algae-Based Building Concepts
Researchers Created an 'Eco Village' Carbon Recapture Concept
Sustainably Made Fashion Stores
Ganni's Flagship Store Helps Nurture More Conscious Consumption
Monolithic Concrete Homes
Luciano Basso Creates a Forested Concrete Home
Immersive Digital Forests
teamLab's New Immersive Experience Invites Guests to Catch Animals
Inflated Design Installations
Students from Muthesius University Use Air as a Main Material
Work-Enhancing Partitioning Systems
Spacestor Recently Launched the Arcadia System
Airport Whiskey Pop-Ups
House of Suntory and Lotte Launch an Immersive Pop-Up at Changi Airport
Ultra-Modern Quaint Homes
CLB Architects Clad a House in Clad and Local Stone
Sustainable Floating Mansions
The 'ArkHaus' Offers a Luxury, Multi-Story Experience
Trellis-Equipped Indoor Planters
The 'Blume' Planter by Nikki Alagha Helps Vines to Flourish
Capaciously Quaint Tiny Houses
This Extra-Wide Micro Home Offers a Luxurious Living Experience
Architect-Inspired Hotels
Ennismore Opens a Hotel in Barcelona, Informed by Ricardo Bofill
Gas Plant-Housed Offices
Foster + Partners Emphasizes Flexibility with This Unlikely Office Space
Greenery-Enclosing Medical Buildings
This Building's Atrium Will Be Packed With Trees & Plants
Natured-Covered Underwater Restaurants
Snøhetta's Underwater Restaurant Design Has Evolved
Minimalist Single-Material Homes
Práctica Arquitectura Uses Concrete for This Project
Jewelry-Inspired Immersive Retail Experiences
OMA Outfits a Pop-Up Shop for Tiffany & Co in Paris
Immersive Kinetic Glass Installations
Lasvit Goes All Out for the 2022 Milan Design Week
Treehouse-Inspired Homes
Whitten Architects Outfits a Remote Home for a Family
Medical-Grade Air Purifiers
The QUAIR Plasma Go Has a Dual-Technology Design
Recycled Hotel Clothing Hangers
Hotel Supply and Mainetti Launch the 'Paperform Hanger'
Lava-Based Architecture Proposals
Arnhildur Palmadottir Wants to Utilize Controlled Lava Eruptions
3D Home Improvement Visualizers
Lowe's Created 500 3D Product Assets for Lowe's Open Builder
Tranquil Mid-Century Homes
OWIU Revamps the Interior of a 1950s House, Located in Los Angeles
Sustainable Hotel Textiles
liv interior Offers Beautifully Handcrafted, Eco-Friendly Hotel Items
Luxury North Carolina Residences
Plans for the Fairmont Heritage Place Have Been Released
Decorative Data-Rich Smart Displays
The 'Mount' Smart Digital Frame Helps Users Stay Organized
Airflow-Promoting Family Dwellings
This Vietnamese Home Welcomes Breeze Through a Curved Facade
Angular Glass-Pavilion Homes
The California House was Designed with Geometric Forms by GLUCK+
Bohemian Grandeur-Inspired Hotels
The Esme Hotel Features Mediterranean Sensibilities and Luxe
Futuristic Digital Art Galleries
TeamLab Unveils Design for the Phenomena Abu Dhabi Gallery
Affordable Rural Co-Housing Concepts
Charles Holland Architects Wins an Award with Its Concept
Boat-Accessible Minimal Beach Houses
CmDesign Atelier Builds a Stunning House near Lagos, Nigeria
Zero-Waste Aluminum Chairs
The Zero Chair by Franck Magné is Crafted From a Single Aluminum Sheet
Climate Crisis-Themed Pavilions
Stefano Boeri Interiors Designs a Timberland Floating Forest
Hybrid Culturally Inspired Hotels
Rockwell Group Bring Together Japanese and Spanish Design
Socialization-Encouraging Travel Pods
The 'Agora-E' Mobility Concept by Andrea Ponti is Minimalist
Industrial Art Exhibitions
'Sized' Celebrates the History of Everyday Items in an Artistic Medium
Australian Landscape-Inspired Homeware
Koala Launches New Nature-Themed Pillows, Throws, and Rugs
Recycled Material Vehicle Concepts
The 'AKXY2' Vehicle by Asahi Kasei is Sustainable
Playful International School Interiors
Studio Dlux Designs the Red House School Villa-Lobos
Monolithic Sculptural Holiday Homes
Kapsimalis Architects Designs a Stunning Four-Bedroom Dwelling
Expansive Local Vertical Gardens
This OneFarm Vertical Farm Will Be the Biggest in the UK
Socially Inclusive Skyscrapers
This Residential Tower Blends High-End, Mid-Range & Social Housing
Artist Mural Walkways
Felipe Pantone's 'Quick Tide' Attraction is Now Open to the Public
Monolithic Concrete Gallery Spaces
This Structure by Thomas Phifer Will House Richard Serra’s Work
Botanical Vertical Farm Cosmetics
Ulé Produces the Plants Used in its Skincare Formulas
Decentralized Museums
Arkive is a Web3 Museum of Real World Items Curated by Members
NFT-Based Loyalty Clubs
Dragonfly Brands Announced a High-End NFT Loyalty Rewards Program
View-Maximizing Architectural Projects
Not Architects Studio Designs the Scenery Scooping House
Cloudy Sunbeam Side Tables
The Sunbeam Side Table by Mark Mitchell Has a Ray-Like Finish
Revamped Green-Accented Homes
i29 Unveils the Remodeled 'Canal House' After Two Years
Cell-Cultured Coffee Startups
Startup Stem is Creating Cell-Cultured Coffee for the Masses
Puglia-Inspired Concept Stores
Fabio Novembre Develops a Store for an Italian Furniture Brand
Sustainable Hotel Cocktails
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Puts Sustainable Twists on Its Cocktails
Airplane-Friendly Wheelchairs
The 'Air-Chair' Wheelchair Works with Existing Airplane Seats
3D-Printed Moon Shelters
The 'LINA' Lunar Surface Base Offers Explorer Support
Interchangeable Autonomous Vehicles
The 'OIII' Urban Driverless Transportation System is Advanced
Plant-Covered Parisian Hotels
Triptyque & Philippe Starck Design This Plant-Covered Building
Enchanting Wizard-Themed Cafés
Akasaka Biz Tower Opens a Magical Harry Potter Café
Eco-Friendly Hotel Bed Sheets
W Hotels Worldwide is Re-Making Its Beds with EKOCYCLE Sheets
Limestone-Clad Skyscrapers
ÁLvaro Siza Unveils a 450-Foot-Tall Limestone Skyscraper in Manhattan
Chapel-Like Cylindrical Pavilions
Theaster Gates & Adjaye Associates Create a Space for Reflection
Speaker-Equipped Airplane Seats
Safran Seats and Devialet Have Unveiled Euphony In-Seat Audio
Urban Pollution-Trapping Systems
The Conceptual 'Pure Bubble' by Wang Hong Min Filters Pollution
Indigenous Coffee Subscription Services
Native Root Offers Authentic Tastes of Colombian Coffees
Interlocking Residential Towers
OMA Designs Beach Residencies in Miami Beach for the First Time
Bike-Friendly Outdoor Benches
The Pinajarro Bench by Alonso Bastos Durán Has a Modular Design
Consolidated Culinary Buildings
This Building Will Act As a Hub Of Gastronomy and Food Sciences
21-Day Immersion Wellness Programs
Soaak Offers a New Approach to Mental Health and Wellness
Ring-Shaped Contemporary Nursing Homes
Loop Architects' Design Encircles a Serene Central Garden
Luxury Vegan Hotel Rooms
Mandarin Oriental Opens Two Vegan Guest Rooms in Its Abu Dhabi Location
Fish Tank-Inspired Japanese Houses
Nao Iwanari Has Designed a Modestly Intriguing House
Waterproof Hemp-Made Backpacks
The 8000Kicks Waterproof Hemp Backpacks are Great for Everyday Use
Full-Format Hotel Amenities
Unilever Partners with IHG Hotels to Launch Sustainable Amenities
Heat-Dissipating Mattresses
The Allswell Cool Mattress Features Cooling Copper Foam
Contemporary Geometric Art Museums
Atelier Masōmī’s Designs the Bët-bi Museum in Senegal
Adorably Artful Polish Bistros
Projekt Praga Adorn Syrena Irena with Playful Motifs
Inaugural Household Cleaning Capsules
Diptyque Introduces the New La Droguerie Collection
Chainmail Theatre Entrance Pavilions
Haworth Tompkins Creates an Entrance for Punchdrunk
Canned Craft Spirit Cocktails
Tattersall Distilling Has Launched Four New Cocktails
South Korean Transistor Manufacturers
Samsung Will Begin Developing its Own 3NM Transistors
Intimate Noodle Bars
Frank Architecture Designs a Quaint Setting for a Calgary Noodle Bar
Warm African-Inspired Dining Rooms
The Sketch Restaurant Features a Beautiful Atmosphere
Sophisticated Spanish Tiles
Aparici Launches its Metallic Tiles Range for Floors and Walls
Eco-Friendly Hotel Soaps
L’Occitane en Provence Launches New Line of Sustainable Hotel Amenities
Cage-Inspired Arch Installations
Ai Weiwei’s Work is Located in Stockholm, in Front of a Gallery
Monolithic Desktop Hard Drives
The Conceptual 'Unidentified' Hard Disk Drive by Juan Lee is Sleek
Reflective Indoor Gardens
Space Caviar Designs a Striking Pavilion for the Venice Art Biennale
Chapel-Like Design Installations
Design Pavilion Commissions CLB Architects' Filter Pavilion
Pointy Paper Lantern Pavilions
Stefano Boeri Architetti Graces the Venice Art Biennale
Futureproofing Edtech Startups
This Startup Helps Working Professionals Evolve Their Skills
Raindrop-Inspired Hospital Installations
Linda Covit Designed Calming Artwork for a Hospital
Luxe Windmill Accomodations
Airbnb's 'Only On' Program Includes the Moulin Rouge Windmill
Floating Monitor-Mounted Tech Docks
The Line Linestand Suspends Devices During Charging
Perforated Aluminum Facades
Jestico + Whiles Was Tasked with Designing an Educational Facility