Local development and design studio Optima has announced the six-tower residential McDowell Mountain development in Arizona, designed to harvest up to 210,000 gallons of rainwater in an underground vault. More about Optima designs apartments with America's "largest private rainwater harvesting" system
Fire Island is a narrow barrier island off the coast of New York's Long Island and is home to many examples of coastal modernist architecture. We round up six houses that have undergone renovations, bringing them up to date while maintaining their original character. More about Six respectfully renovated modernist homes on Fire Island
Indian practice Studio Naqshbandi has completed the Sri Aurobindo Integral Life Centre, a partially walled spiritual education hub in western India surrounded by rainwater harvesting ponds. More about Studio Naqshbandi surrounds Indian spiritual hub with bio-ponds for "journey of discovery"
French design studio Unknown Untitled has launched a range of colourful tiles with added functions, offering a more considered alternative to drilling through ceramic when adding wall-hung fixtures. More about Unknown Untitled's tiles double as hooks and wall lamps
Gorrow Design Studio has completed a boutique hotel in the coastal town of Crescent Head, Australia, balancing "1970s surf nostalgia" with bespoke furniture and contemporary craftsmanship. More about Australian roadside motel reimagined as ode to 1970s surf culture