Located in the backyard of architectural firm Archi-Union’s offices, this building was designed around a mature tree. A small triangular balcony extends from the upstairs library to wrap around it.

Some architects and home designers are using one particular biophilic element to striking effect: trees. We’ve already seen public spaces around the globe incorporate trees in remarkable and beautiful ...

A visual diary by Design Editor Wendy Goodman. The big doors are part of the extension off the second-floor bedroom that opens into the treetops. The mesh covering of the window beside the hanging egg ...

Vertically, an eccentrically-helical stair functions as a primary organizing element and a sculptural gesture upon entry into the house. On the ground floor, it acts as a threshold into the open plan; ...

Professor Douglas Noble gave students parameters for their designs based on the park’s rules. Among the challenges were the lack of water or electricity to power the structure. (Photo courtesy of Ivan ...

Text description provided by the architects. An unassuming beauty, this coastal home is crafted from understated natural materials that have been worked in a master craftsman-like manner. An ancient ...

There are plenty of examples these days of public buildings where architects have incorporated living trees into the plan. It’s also being done in homes. Sometimes, the tree is brought right indoors.