These 2023 eco architecture trends range from solar art installations to self-sustaining homes.
A standout includes Berlin-based artist and architect Riccardo Mariano's Arco del Tiempo (Arch of Time) art installation. The public art piece is set to debut in Houston's East End in 2024. Standing at 100 feet, it acts as a sundial while generating 400,000kWh of solar energy annually. The project aims to achieve a net-positive impact, celebrating its break-even point and benefiting the climate and community.
When it comes to innovative materials, some notable 2023 eco architecture innovations include an eco-friendly concrete created by engineers at Washington State University. The material is made by blending traditional cement with biochar, derived from organic waste. This innovative concrete absorbs more carbon than it emits without compromising strength. LionGlass, an innovation from Penn State University, is another standout aiming to revolutionize the glass industry by eliminating carbon-containing materials and lowering glass melting temperatures. The material aims to cut manufacturing carbon footprint by nearly half and to enhance durability significantly.
For more eco architecture innovations in the year ahead, check out Trend Hunter’s 2024 Trend Report.
Top 50 Eco Architecture Trends in 2023
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Recycled Plastic Tiny Homes
Gary Bencheghib's Home in Bali is Made with 35,000 Plastic Bags
49
Eco-Minded Micro Cabins
The Magnolia Eco-Cabin is Simple and Sustainable
48
Flexible Hemp Insulation Panels
The Coexist Hemp Blanket is Safe and Natural
47
Floating Bamboo Houses
This Vietnamese House Aims to Protect Residents From Rising Water Levels
46
Experimental Low-Carbon Housing
Velux & EFFEKT Debut Is Low-Carbon Housing Designs in Copenhagen
45
3D-Printed House Neighborhoods
EYRC and Mighty Buildings Develop the Suburbs of the Future
44
Sustainable Luxury Buildings
RO54 by Arshia Architects is Located in LA's Bel Air Neighborhood
43
Greenery-Sheathed Architecture Offices
This Building Will House the Offices Of 'VTN Architects'
42
Sustainable Pop-Up Shelters
The Maawa X is Ultra-Compact and Can Fit into a Suitcase
41
Future Building Material Exhibitions
The Farrell Centre Debuts Its Inaugural Exhibition
40
Energy-Efficient 3D-Printed Homes
Haus.me Introduces Premium Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
39
Upcycled Beauty Retail Interiors
Nina+Co Uses Salvaged Materials and Biotextiles for This Project
38
Innovative Circular Acoustic Materials
Impact Acoustic Recently Announced ARCHISONIC® Cotton
37
Audaciously Adaptable Floating Cities
'Dogen City' is Designed to Withstand Climate Challenges
36
Sustainable German Homes
Atelier Kaiser Shen Design a Sustainable & Clean Home in a German Village
35
Ocean-Cleaning Island Cities
Estudio Focaccia Prieto Conceptualizes Self-Sustaining Island Cities
34
Eco-Friendly Glass Materials
LionGlass is Significantly More Durable and Sustainable than Glass
33
Rurally-Inspired City Buildings
The 'Ziel' High-Rise Building Brings the Country to the Cityscape
32
Certified Eco-Friendly Smart Thermostats
The 'ST55' From Emerson Sensi is Smart Home Compatible
31
Wooden Offcut Facades
Kolman Boye Architects Practice Sustainability with This New Project
30
Arts and Crafts-Inspired Homes
Rural Office Designs the Middle Avenue House in Surrey
29
Mockup-Inspired Garden Structures
New Affiliates & Samuel Stewart-Halevy Create Testbeds
28
Biodegradable Glass Materials
Researchers from the IPE Created Glass that Naturally Decomposes
27
Circular AI Campuses
This AI Hub Will Feature Futuristic Labs, Lifestyle Spaces & Green Tech
26
Sustainable Fashion Stores
Cos Unveils Two Stores in Stockholm and Mexico City
25
Timber Nature Reserve Towers
The 'Lookout Tower' from Robert Gutowski Architects is Sculptural
24
Self-Healing Concrete
MIT and Harvard are Inspired by Ancient Roman Concrete
23
Silver Curtain Concrete Homes
Local Studio Bangkok Tokyo Architecture Designs the House K
22
Intricate Food Waste Teahouses
Mitsubishi Jisho Design Uses Food Waste Materials for Its Pavilion
21
Organic Regenerative Coffee Brands
Groundwork Coffee Received ROC Certification in California
20
Farm-Inspired Guest Houses
Kaja Kühl Designs Two Guest Houses in Upstate New York
19
Award-Winning Housing Designs
Hong-En Lin Emphasizes the Importance of Clean Water Access
18
Efficient Home Electrification Platforms
Helio Home Helps Consumers Go Carbon Neutral
17
Reusable Material Office Buildings
The MVRDV 'Matrix ONE' is Capable of Being Easily Demounted
16
Induction-Charging EV Systems
InductEV Offers Clean, Wireless EV-Charging Infrastructure at Scale
15
Home Cleaning Subscription Boxes
'Grove Collaborative' Offers Subscriptions to Save Costs
14
Energy-Efficient Supermarkets
Sainsbury’s Hook is Powered by 100% Renewable Electricity
13
Rejuvenated Former Bank Buildings
This Dutch Building Now Boasts Solar Panels & Insect Hotels
12
Greenery-Packed Museum Buildings
This Science Museum is Designed Around a Central Park
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Self-Sustaining Houses
Archiopteryx Designs the People Tree House in Noida, India
10
Railway Sleepers-Clad Buildings
Paddy Dillon Worked with Local Studios on the Roundhouse Works
9
Aquatic Clean Energy Generators
Achelous Developed a Float that Generates Clean Energy from Rivers
8
Hyper-Ordinary Headquarters
Lab La Bla used "Hyper-Ordinary Materials" in This Project
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Carbon-Negative Concretes
This Eco-Friendly Concrete is Infused With Organic Materials
6
Steel-Cladded Social Housing
Christ & Gantenbein Creates a Block of Social Housing in Paris
5
Community-Owned Solar Microgrids
This Microgrid Project Helps Build Energy Security in Puerto Rico
4
Compact Calming Homes
Batay-Csorba Architects Masterfully Designed a Modern Brick Home in Toronto
3
Stunning Solar Art Installations
The Arco del Tiempo Works as a Sundial and for Energy Generating
2
Efficient EV Charging Networks
VOOL Leverages the Existing Power Networks in its EV Chargers
1
Preserved Townhome Concrete Facades
Rieder Joins Faerber on Preserving an Original Structure
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