Now that summer is almost upon us, we're spending as much time as possible outdoors - and as longer days give way to warmer nights, the benefits of solar-powered lighting really start to shine. Solar outdoor lights will save you money on your electricity bill all year long, and they're super convenient because...
The Phoenix House is a tiny off-grid home that truly befits its name. Rising from the ashes of the world’s most active volcano, this solar-powered abode built of recycled materials boasts spectacular views of the Hawaiian landscape. Available for rent on AirBnB, the Phoenix House promises an unforgettable, off-the-beaten...
Calling all landscape architects—the Philadelphia International Airport and the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society have launched “Image Maker,” a landscape design competition for the redesign of the Philadelphia airport landscape. Open to designers around the world, “Image Maker” seeks proposals for...
This low-cost sustainable office building in Lagos, Nigeria, can be easily and affordably replicated anywhere in the world. With its minimal footprint and ample public space, the design allows work productivity to flourish while nurturing a sense of community. The innovative space by Domaine Public Architects features...
Tesla wants the world to switch to renewable energy - and the company is leading by example by taking "almost all" of its Superchargers off the grid. The stations have been criticized in the past because they rely on dirty fossil fuels to power up electric vehicles. In response, Tesla founder Elon Musk announced...
IKEA is teaming up with NASA for the coolest collaboration this side of the moon. The Swedish furniture giant wants to figure out how to make a Mars habitat feel like a real home, so they spent a few days at the MDRS Habitat in Utah. Their goal is to look for ways to tackle the problems of urban living (cramped...
The world's oceans are in trouble, and nine of the biggest fishing firms recently decided to help. They're banding together in a voluntary initiative to fight problems like overfishing, which is rapidly depleting the oceans of fish. They'll also target issues like pollution and the use of slave labor. The...
Wood has a wonderful way of adding warmth and comfort to a home. Austrian design studio Innauer-Matt Architekten shows off the beauty of the building material in Exhibition House, a mobile pavilion commissioned as a showroom for timber construction company Kaspar Greber. The 30-square-meter building features a...