Sustainability

The 2025 Holcim Foundation Awards have just been announced, crowning 20 projects from across the globe as the most inspirational schemes in the field of sustainable architecture; we caught up with Asia Pacific jury chair Sou Fujimoto to find out more

By Ellie Stathaki Published 28 October 25

Could the cities of the future be grown from plants, bacteria and fungi? Architects explain

By Malaika Byng Published 16 August 25

Prix Pictet is the world’s leading award for photography and sustainability. Here’s how the 2025 shortlist responded to this cycle’s theme, ‘Storm’

By Tianna Williams Published 17 July 25

At Wakehurst, Kew’s wild botanic garden, artist Kristina Pulejkova unveils four functional sculptures that tell the hidden story of seeds and act as a refuge for bees during the heat of summer

By Tianna Williams Published 4 July 25

The juxtaposition of stark concrete and tumbling greenery is eminently Instagrammable, but how does this architectural movement address the sustainability issues associated with brutalism?

By Anna Solomon Published 27 May 25

Although there is no such thing as a completely sustainable jewellery brand, Wallpaper* has identified seven names that make a concerted effort to protect the planet while producing stylish, timeless designs

By Anna Solomon Published 26 February 25

This is sustainable architecture at its best: from amazing abodes to centres of care and hard-working offices, these buildings not only look good but also do good

By Ellie Stathaki Last updated 10 January 25

A new timber tower brings wood architecture into sharp focus in Paris and highlights ways to craft buildings that are both sustainable and look great: we spoke to project architects LAN, and explore the genre through further examples

By Amy Serafin Published 19 October 24

Bamboo architecture can be powerful and sustainable; here, we talk to Ibuku's Elora Hardy, who shares her tips, thoughts and experience in working with the material in Bali

By Ellie Stathaki Published 28 July 24

Hermitage Mews by Gbolade Design Studio is a sustainable residential complex in south London's Crystal Palace, conceived to be green and contextual

By Ellie Stathaki Published 21 June 24

Isomi’s ‘Tejo’ sofa is constructed entirely of natural materials and features a modular, experimental design

By Tianna Williams Published 28 May 24

Founded on King’s Road in 1966, ‘radically creative’ fashion store Granny Takes A Trip is being reimagined for a new generation. Dal Chodha takes a closer look

By Dal Chodha Published 23 April 24

The Alder collection of tables by Patricia Urquiola for Mater make their debut at Milan Design Week 2024, and are made of a specially-developed material made from recycled coffee beans

By Rosa Bertoli Published 15 April 24

Our edit of vegan skincare brands reviews the most effective formulations for every skin type, age, and budget

By Mary Cleary Published 2 September 23

Slot House, an energy-efficient mountain retreat in Utah, by local practice Klima Architecture, sets the bar high

By Eva Hagberg Published 9 July 23

Material Cultures workshops explore new approaches to promote sustainability in the construction industry

By Ellie Stathaki Published 15 April 23

London's iconic Exchange House in Broadgate has been transformed for the 21st century by Piercy&Company

By Nana Ama Owusu-Ansah Published 10 April 23

Plastic Free is a new portal for creatives looking to explore alternatives to plastic in their work

By Rosa Bertoli Published 2 March 23

ProxyAddress founder Chris Hildrey talks to us about architecture changing the world, and his pioneering initiative to help solve homelessness

By Ellie Stathaki Published 14 January 23

With an ethos of reuse and local sourcing, architect Vinu Daniel of Wallmakers is rewriting the rulebook for sustainable architecture and wins Best Earth Builder at the Wallpaper* Design Awards 2023

By Vaishnavi Nayel Talawadekar Published 8 January 23

Shellmet is a new helmet design by TBWA\Hakuhodo’s creative team and Osaka-based Koushi Chemical Industry Co, made using Hokkaido’s discarded scallop shells

By Jens H Jensen Published 2 January 23

The ‘Mar’ collection by Guilherme Wentz is informed by the sea and features computerised 3D-weaving techniques to transform ocean-borne plastic

By Scott Mitchem Published 31 December 22

Designer, biomolecular scientist, and Central Saint Martins graduate Jesse Adler is using fungi to create make-up pigments that offer a renewable alternative to fossil fuel-derived dyes

By Mary Cleary Published 29 December 22

Hive Earth from Ghana is part of our series of profiles of architects, spatial designers and builders shaping West Africa's architectural future

By Ellie Stathaki Published 25 December 22