The psychological legacy of our survival instincts that lead us to feel better when we are in contact with nature is the basis of biophilic design, which is being used increasingly in architecture, from airports to urban spaces to businesses.

An H-shaped home near Perth, Australia built in harmony with its setting

Costa Rican getaway features minimal footprint, maximum views

Flowing bamboo building references the anatomy of a manta ray

Totally cosmic land works inspired by biology and space

From Weichlbauer Ortis Architects, a green home M.C. Escher would admire

With climate change threatening coastal communities, floating buildings move from science fiction to reality

A zero-energy stunner nestled in the rolling hills near Carmel, CA

Sustainable technologies feature prominently in this beautiful rural home

"Wendy," a massive, spiky installation that eats smog, wins the museum's 2012 Young Architects Award