10 Eco-Friendly Architectural Designs

With the world's growing population and our increased risk of irreversible climate change effects, finding eco-friendly materials to create eco-friendly architectural designs is more important than ever. This list of architectural designs from across the world showcases our human ability to adapt and innovate. From 3D printing to recycled plastic materials, this list touches on new ways to incorporate sustainability into everyday infrastructure.

One Prague-based architectural studio has designed a 3D-printed house called Prvok, which uses its eco-friendly architectural designs to construct the entire 43-square-meter house in 48 hours. The house will float on water and is estimated to last 100 years.

Among other notable eco-friendly architectural designs is Daydreamer Design's 'Wishing Pavillion.' Its 5,000 flame-colored bricks are made from recycled plastic water bottles and feature LED lights to allow nighttime interactions.