Sustainable Renovation
Retrofitting and reusing existing buildings with lower-carbon materials, preserved heritage fabric, and contemporary performance upgrades.
Sertão Arquitetos Reworks a 105 m² Mantiqueira House from the Inside, Leaving Its Footprint Untouched
In São Francisco Xavier, Brazil, a renovation absorbs a veranda into a study and lets color, clay and timber do the work an extension would have done.
CnB Sustainable Market: A Timber Frame That Turns Shopping into Reducing, Reusing and Recycling
An open grid of timber modules, trellised cores and workshop rooms recasts the public market as a place to repair, swap and grow, not just to buy.
Historic Dutch Farmhouse Transformation Blending Heritage Architecture with Contemporary Living
Historic Dutch farmhouse renovation blending heritage architecture with modern extension, glass façade, garden integration, and contrasting spatial experiences.
Campus ACV-CSC-Metea: Sustainable Renovation and Contemporary Educational Architecture in Ghent
A sustainable, wood-structured Ghent campus integrating renovated volumes, green courtyards, glass transparency, flexible offices, and energy-efficient design.
Chumbaria Village Hemp Brick House by Arquitectura Viva
A sustainable renovation in Portugal, transforming a historic barn into hemp-block lodgings, blending exposed traditional and contemporary materials.
Nhã Homestay: A Serene Coastal Retreat in Vũng Tàu by Hoohoo Studioo
Nhã Homestay in Vũng Tàu blends coastal-inspired design, natural rocks, sustainable renovation, and fluid indoor-outdoor spaces for serene guest experiences.
CHCW House in Medellín: Adaptive Reuse, Coworking Architecture, and Hybrid Urban Living
Adaptive reuse transforms Medellín house into coworking spaces and compact apartments, centered around luminous courtyard and preserved timber structure.
Flowers Winery Renovation by Walker Warner Architects: A Sustainable Hospitality Experience in Healdsburg
Flowers Winery renovation by Walker Warner blends sustainable design, adaptive reuse, and gardens, creating an immersive, nature-connected guest experience in Healdsburg.
Zuellig Pharma Headquarters by Bloom Architecture: Adaptive Reuse of an Industrial Warehouse in Phnom Penh
Adaptive reuse transforms a Phnom Penh warehouse into a climate-responsive headquarters, featuring open-plan offices, natural ventilation, and flexible social spaces.
**From Single Family to Duplex House by MWArchitekten
A sustainable renovation transforming a 1960s single-family house into a light-filled, energy-efficient duplex with expanded attic, open circulation, and improved outdoor spaces.
Holmwood Farm by RX Architects: A Contemporary Rural Home Reimagined Through Sustainable Renovation
Holmwood Farm transforms a 1980s rural house into a sustainable contemporary home with charred timber cladding, open spaces, natural light, and landscape integration.
Pigeon House by Dakhmeh Studio: Sustainable Renovation and Adaptive Reuse in Tehran
Pigeon House in Tehran is a sustainable, three-story renovation using recycled materials, expanded living spaces, rooftop quarters, and heritage-preserving design.
House Atelier by oitoo: A Sustainable Renovation Integrating Work and Home in Porto
A sustainable home-atelier transforming an incomplete historic structure into a cohesive family residence with integrated workspaces, natural ventilation, and reused materials.
The Gray Race House: Regeneration, Craft, and Contemporary Living in the Italian Alps
The Gray Race House redefines sustainable renovation in Italy, transforming an existing structure into a fossil-free, contemporary home rooted in place.
Staal-Kade Office Building Transformation: Reimagining a Modernist Landmark by Office Winhov
A modernist Amsterdam office by Arthur Staal transformed into a sustainable, future-proof workplace through sensitive renovation by Office Winhov.
Herta Mohr Building Renovation at Leiden University by De Zwarte Hond
Herta Mohr Building renovation at Leiden University combines structuralist heritage, sustainable design, circular material reuse, bright atrium, and modern educational spaces.
House Z by Benoit Rotteleur Architecte: A Sustainable Renovation Transforming 1980s Architecture in Yerres, France
House Z in Yerres, France, renovated by Benoit Rotteleur Architecte, blends sustainable design, timber extension, energy efficiency, and modern open-plan living.
Hofbode II Semi-Detached House — Timeless Renovation and Sun-Responsive Extension in Belgium
Sustainable renovation preserving historic charm, adding sun-oriented green-roof extension, warm timber interiors, and fluid, light-filled spaces connecting home, garden, and daily rhythms.
Thoravej 29 by Pihlmann Architects: A Radical Model for Circular Architecture in Copenhagen
Thoravej 29 transforms a 1967 factory into a cultural hub, reusing 95% of materials to create sustainable, raw, community-focused architecture.
Dirnbergergut Building Ensemble by Moser und Hager Architekten: Sustainable Multi-Generational Residential Design in Austria
Dirnbergergut Building Ensemble by Moser und Hager transforms a historic Austrian farmstead into multi-generational residences, blending modern design with preserved brick structures.
