Bookshelf House
Yokohama, Japan – Shinsuke Fujii Architects Built area: 86.16 m2 Year built: 2014 Photographs: Tsukui Teruaki Bookshelf House's design has smartly combined form with function. A diagonal wall in one…
10 Awesome Gift Ideas Your Pets Will Love
So, you've got gifts for your family and friends... but do you have one for your fur babies? For all the love and happiness they bring us, our pets definitely deserve…
Wood-Fired Heating in the Age of Climate Change
Do you want a wood burning heater? Many people who would say ‘Yes’ emotionally then shy away from them because of their reputation for being polluting, dirty and hard work…
Bamboo Brilliance...
Cob Homes
Hmmmm... seems like we're still looking for some good examples. Do you know of any?
CrossBox
Container Homes
Shipping container stacks are becoming an urban nightmare. Tens of thousands of unwanted containers piling up around the world because it often costs more to ship an empty container back…
Beach Shacks
Of course, the word 'shack' is very subjective. For some of us it may mean a 1950's style fibro clad weekender. For others it may mean the ultimate in luxury,…
Our Media Kit
OK... we have to be upfront about this... There are Media Kits and then there are MEDIA KITS. Ours is a media kit with lower case m and k :roll:…
Not Just Another Brick On The Wall…
Climate change is real. Our world is getting warmer. It's happening and it's not going away unless we actually live the advocacy for a greener and sustainable environment. And just like…
Antonio La Cava’s Mobile Library
Antonio La Cava decided that after 42 years of teaching, he can do more to spread the love of reading to children. So in 2003, he bought a second-hand Ape…
Easy chicken feeder solutions
We've featured an inexpensive DIY chicken feeder from PVC before. But while it is a great idea, it is also not always for everyone. The best kind of chicken feeder would depend…
InSinkErator Evolution Excel – the Mercedez-Benz of food garbage disposals!
If you can't compost your scraps, you have two options - landfill or a waste disposal unit. Surprisingly, a waste disposal unit (WDU) may be the more environmentally friendly option…
Mother’s Day Gift Ideas You Can Actually Make
Though we don't need and shouldn't wait for any occasion to show how much we appreciate our love ones, certain events in the calendar help us make them feel really…
How many albums are there on our site?
Guess how many albums there are on our site and you could win! Are you looking for inspiration for that landscaping project or kitchen makeover? Maybe you're thinking of adding…
The White House
Isle of Coll, Inner Hebrides - WT Architecture Completion Date: June 2010 Photography: Andrew Lee Click on any image to start lightbox display. Use your Esc key to close the…
Castle Rock House
New Zealand - Herbst Architects Photography: Patrick Reynolds Click on any image to start lightbox display. Use your Esc key to close the lightbox. You can also view the images as…
Holick Sea Resort
Swedish Coast - Matts Ingman Architect Year built: 2010 Built area: 90 m2 (969 ft2) Photography: Jacob Nordström Click on any image to start lightbox display. Use your Esc key…
DIY Oak Barrel Bar
DIY Kitchen Storage
It seems there is never enough storage in the kitchen. Our busy lifestyles encourage us to buy more labour-saving devices, espresso machines and slow-cookers. Everything needs a space. We hope…