The May 2021 eco architecture trends showcase the growing importance of environmentally conscious materials and proprietary construction methods in new building projects. As society moves toward increased sustainability and decreased carbon footprints, architectural innovations are key to establishing a solid foundation for green infrastructure that will serve society in the future.
The Forestias, a green neighborhood that will be constructed in Bangkok, speaks to the integration of the urban and natural environments. The neighborhood features multi-generational dwellings and swathes of forested areas, producing a community that is connected to tradition and innovation as well as the world around it.
Project Milestone, a housing development in the Netherlands, took an eco-friendly approach to construction. The development is made up of five 3D-printed concrete homes. Buildings that utilize modular construction, like Project Milestone, save time and money and reduce the environmental impact of the development process.
Top 30 Eco Architecture Trends in June
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Net Zero Housebuilding Strategies
Architects Proposes New Eco-Friendly Building Concepts
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3D-Printed Low-Impact Floating Offices
Enclaves are Floating Office Pods Stationed on a River
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Immersive Seed-Shaped Cabins
'The Seeds' Cabins Harmoniously Blend into the Forest's Background
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Modular Angular Cabins
Casa Tobita Uses Local Materials and Modular Construction to Cut Costs
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Shipping Container House-Boats
Kairu House Floats off the Rockaway Peninsula in Jamaica Bay
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Solar-Powered Window Systems
ClearVue's Solar Glass is Cost-Effective and Eco-Friendly
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Prefabricated Pod-Based Architecture
Hopkins Architects Designed a Striking Wildlife Sanctuary
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Photovoltaic Bike Pathways
This Solar-Powered Pathway Creates Energy for City Infrastructure
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Nature-Based Angular Architecture
'The Mushroom' Guesthouse is Inspired By a Chinese Folktale
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Modern Modular Housing Developments
ilke Homes Makes Modern-Looking Energy-Efficient Houses
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Natural Lichen Indoor Gardens
Benetti Homes Designs Self-Sufficient Indoor Gardens
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Eco-Awareness Banquet Tables
Humans and Animals Dine Together in Superflux's Refuge for Resurgence
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Modular Boutique Hotels
The Moxy Oakland Downtown Location Uses Sustainable Modular Construction
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Garden-Topped Observation Towers
The Conceptual Flowers of Clouds is Sculptural
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Genetically Modified Tree Skyscrapers
The Conceptual 'Living Skyscraper' is Organically Composed
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Temporary Modular Housing
B.C. City Opts for Modular Homes in Response to its Homelessness Crisis
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Pollution-Reducing Street Lamps
The Papilio Wind-Powered Street Lamp is Eco-Friendly
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Sustainable Luxury Homes
The Prospera Island Project by Zaha Hadid Architects is Eco-Friendly
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Ocean Trash Island Resorts
This Artificial Island is Made From Reclaimed Ocean Plastic
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Eerie Eco-Awareness Art Exhibitions
Maya Lin's 'Ghost Forest' Makes Climate Change Visible
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Eco-Friendly Forested Neighborhoods
The Forestias Neighborhood Will Be Buffered by Green Space
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Single-Storey 3D-Printed Homes
This 3D-Printed Home is Part of Netherlands' Project Milestone Plan
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Arts-Focused Island Parks
Little Island in Manhattan Has Three Different Stages for Live Arts
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C-Shaped Sustainable Schools
The New School in Denmark is the First to Receive a Nordic Ecolabel
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Sustainable Dutch Auditorium Expansions
UNStudio Designs a New Congress Center in the Netherlands
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Permanent Modular Hotels
Stack Modular and Bird Construction Complete their Inuit-Owned Hotel
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Carbon-Neutral Rum Distilleries
The Sustainable Distillery Research Centre is Efficient
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Bio-Waste Wall Tiles
CArrelé's Collection of Wall Tiles is Made From Bio-Waste
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Eco-Friendly Affordable Housing
Woodpecker WPC Uses Coffee Husks to Create Accessible Housing Kits
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Urban Minnesotan Electric Bungalows
Salmela Architect Designs a Solar-Powered Family Home
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Prefab WFH Office Pods
'My Home Office' Offers a Standalone Space to Get Work Done
Eco-Focused Mobile Tiny Homes
The 'Aranka' Off-Grid Mobile House Harvests Rainwater and More
Open-Concept Seclusion Cabins
The 'Dwelling Pod' Blends into the Surrounding Environment
Modular Net Positive Homes
S2A Modular Creates Cost-Effective, Eco-Friendly Modular Homes
Self-Sustaining Off-Grid Cabins
The 'ZeroCabin' Harvests Rainwater and Promotes Natural Airflow
Zany Glamping Retreats
'The Willow' is a Minion-Inspried Hobbit Pod in Pembrokeshire
Net Zero Housebuilding Strategies
Architects Proposes New Eco-Friendly Building Concepts
Accessible E-Bike Attachments
The UNAwheel Maxi is Designed to Overcome Mobility Challenges
Minimal Modular Storage Desks
The Omni Desk's Storage Solutions Keep its Surface Organized & Tidy
Minimalist Japanese Guesthouses
The Maana Kamo Guesthouse is a Luxury Retreat in Kyoto
Virtual Luxury Exhibits
Gucci Garden Archetypes is a Virtual Experience on Roblox
Recycled Plastic Tiles
Takataka Plastics Takes on Plastic Pollution Using Innovative Methods
Speedy Solar-Powered Cookers
The GoSun Sizzle Prepares a Meal for Five in 30-Minutes
Miami Art Deco Hotels
The Pharrell Williams Goodtime Hotel is Styled with an Art Deco Aesthetic
Triple A-Frame Cottages
This Reinterpreted Traditional Cabin Design is Called the Cabin of Hope
Tourism-Focused Modular Skyscrapers
'The Glo-Cal Experience' is Innovative and Sustainable
Modular Angular Cabins
Casa Tobita Uses Local Materials and Modular Construction to Cut Costs
Energy-Saving Eco Skyscrapers
BIG's O-tower Brings a Next-Level Futuristic Look
Sustainable Bottled Water
Proud Source Water Offers Its Water in Infinitely Recycled Aluminum
Outdoor Art Exhibits
The New York Botanical Garden Hosts Yayoi Kusama's Cosmic Nature Exhibit
Discarded Banana Fiber Illuminators
The 'Nuclée' Mood Lights Have a Soothing, Eco-Friendly Design
Solar-Powered Window Systems
ClearVue's Solar Glass is Cost-Effective and Eco-Friendly
Prefabricated Pod-Based Architecture
Hopkins Architects Designed a Striking Wildlife Sanctuary
Open Concept Classroom Redesigns
Aesthetic Lab is a Multipurpose Classroom that Sparks Imagination
Mountable Minimalist Workstations
The Prepac Kurv Floating Desk Boasts Built-in Cable Management
Reflective Architectural Art Exhibits
Smith's Santa Monica Linear Sculpture Features LED Lights
Rentable Prefab Modular Homes
The JM Prefab Houses are Customizable to Suit Your Needs
Nature-Based Angular Architecture
'The Mushroom' Guesthouse is Inspired By a Chinese Folktale
Ergonomic Privacy Desks
The Ash Desk is Designed by Pavel Vetrov and Adds Privacy to Home Offices
Retro Portable Desk Heaters
Dadaism J's Desk Heater is Both Stylish and Functional
Modern Modular Housing Developments
ilke Homes Makes Modern-Looking Energy-Efficient Houses
Futuristic Geometric-Themed Museums
The Tikva Jewish Museum Will Get a Modern Geometric Makeover
Anti-Contamination Water Bottles
The 'Protean' Reusable Water Bottle Protects the Mouthpiece
Sustainable Start-Up Funds
The $50 Million USD Razer Green Fund Supports Green Businesses
Co-Branded Eco Cleaning Products
Grove Collaborative and Target Launch Sustainable Series
Modular Boutique Hotels
The Moxy Oakland Downtown Location Uses Sustainable Modular Construction
Nostalgic IBM Storage Cabinets
Digital History Meets Modern Design in the MTC2401 Storage Cabinet
In-Person NFT Art Exhibitions
NFT BZL is Showcasing Physical & Digital Artwork at its NFT Gallery
Recyclable Outdoor Posters
'It Takes Aviva' Shares Paper-Based Posters with Non-Toxic Ink
Temporary Modular Housing
B.C. City Opts for Modular Homes in Response to its Homelessness Crisis
Sustainably Made Quarantine Cabins
This Voxel Cabin in Spain Uses Locally Sourced Materials
Sustainable Luxury Homes
The Prospera Island Project by Zaha Hadid Architects is Eco-Friendly
Eerie Eco-Awareness Art Exhibitions
Maya Lin's 'Ghost Forest' Makes Climate Change Visible
Plant-Filled Shopping Malls
AIM Architecture Transforms a Shopping Mall Atrium with Foliage
Eco Outdoor Light Sets
The Goal Zero Nomad 10 Solar Panel and Torch 500 are Multipurpose
3D-Printed Modular Offices
ArchiTech Company Collaborates with Royal 3D To Create R-IGLO
Bio-Concrete Tiles
This Bio-Concrete is an Economic and Ecological Solution to Invasive Species
Virtual Museum Events
TikTok's #MuseumMoment Takes Users on a Tour of Global Institutions
Eco Concrete Building Materials
This Cement-Free Concrete Bonds Components Using Alcohol
Modernized Action Hero Timepieces
The Seiko Prospex 'Arnie' Watch is Inspired by the Action Hero
Waste-Reducing Plastic Recyclers
ASU Students Set Up the ThermoLab Recycler to Reduce Waste
Film-Inspired Rug Collections
Cold Picnic's Wool Rugs Were Inspired by 1996's 'Endless Summer'
Recycled Skateboard Wheels
Students Made a Chewing Gum Recycling System for Skateboard Wheels
Post-Pandemic Mexican Restaurants
Bar Chido is a Modern Mexican Restaurant for Post-COVID Dining
Sleek Multipurpose Tables
The BAGUETTE Table by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec is Elegant and Versatile
Countertop Composting Machines
Lomi Turns Waste into Compost with the Press of a Button
Eco Award-Winning Recycled Chairs
The NO2 Recycle Chairs are Simple, Stylish, and Supportive
Smart WFH Computers
The HP EliteOne 800 G8 Uses AI to Filter Out Background Noise
Plant-Based Dating App Collaborations
Tinder Debuts New Plant-Based Passion for Earth Day
Tasteful Art Gallery Redesigns
The Neue Nationalgalerie Underwent an Unobtrusive Refurbishing
Iconic Artist-Honoring Soup Cans
Campbell Canada Debuts Limited-Edition Warhol Inspired Soup Cans
Precise Customizable Keyboards
Razer's BlackWidow V3 Tenkeyless is a Compact Gaming Keyboard
Permanent Modular Hotels
Stack Modular and Bird Construction Complete their Inuit-Owned Hotel
Sleek Repurposed Detroit Apartments
The Quonset Hut has Been Reimagined into the Caterpillar
Modern Art Walking Trails
The Wander Art Trail is an Opportunity to Artfully Enjoy the Outdoors
Lakeside Wall-Climbing Centers
The Glenn Howells Architects Designed a Climbing Tower
Bio-Waste Wall Tiles
CArrelé's Collection of Wall Tiles is Made From Bio-Waste
Uncurated Modern Art Galleries
Almine Rech Establishes the 'Salon de Peinture' Gallery in New York
Renowned Art School Expansions
The Tianjin Juilliard School Features Mixed Spaces
Ready-To-Drink Whiskey Cocktails
Ogden's Own Releases Two New Canned Cocktails for the Summer
Temperature-Reducing Paints
This White Paint is Engineered to Cool Surfaces Down
Solar-Powered Headphones
Urbanista's Solar Powered Headphones Never Lose Their Charge
French Aniseed Aperitifs
This French Aniseed Aperitif "Pastis" is from an Old Provençal Term
Ultra-Light Inflating Canopies
The Aeri Canopy Provides Shelter in Under Three Minutes
Interactive Digital Eco-Art Projects
'Plastic Air' is a Visualization of Airborne Microplastics
Versatile Transformational Couches
The Transformer Couch is Rearrangeable for Versatility
Online Opera Subscription Services
The Dallas Opera Launches an Online Streaming Platform