Mountainous and high-altitude regions are considered to be among the most fragile ecosystems on Earth. From melting glaciers to land erosion, these environments face mounting threats from climate ...

Historical building methodsEarly Swiss mountain huts used locally available materials by necessity. Stone from nearby quarries provided walls with thermal mass to moderate temperature swings. Timber ...

Villages across Nepal are building view towers on nearby peaks. Every municipality now wants welcome arches or stone steps on mountain trails. Bulldozers run amok, triggering mudslides on fragile ...

One of the great challenges that architects have to face every day when designing begins with the conditions of the site where the architectural project is to be implemented. This involves the ...

With their rustic, Lincoln Log-style exteriors, distressed wood, locally sourced stone accents, and massive fireplaces, traditional mountain homes and cabins are beloved by many for their rugged ...

Humbird, a majority mass timber destination hotel and hospitality events venue, opened at Schweitzer Mountain Resort in northern Idaho in 2022. The 66,580-square-foot hotel anchors the resort, which ...

Hikers on a quiet Italian mountain trail now encounter a startling sight: what looks like an overturned wooden boat planted squarely across the path. The structure is not a stranded vessel at all but ...