A team of craftspeople and students from the University of Stuttgart's Institute for Building Material, Building Physics, Building Technology and Design have created an alpine hut designed from sustainable, renewable reed material. The project, SkinOver Reed, is meant to research the feasibility...
Norwegian company Zeabuz has announced that it will be launching a self-driving ferry next year. This zero-emission ferry was first developed in 2018 by researchers at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). The ferry is expected to carry 12 passengers and will operate like an elevator, with...
A new report published by Rewiring America concludes that if everybody in the U.S. switched to solar, wind or other clean energy power, not only could the country reach zero emissions, but households would save an average of $1,050 to $2,585 annually on bills. This adds up to about $321 billion savings per year. The...
Oceanbird is a massive sailing cargo ship designed to reinvent sustainable ocean shipping and reduce transatlantic travel emissions by 90%. The Swedish collaborative project is still in its sea trials stage but is poised for full-scale production by late 2021 and deliveries by 2024. Conceptually, the wind-powered...
In the idyllic town of San Miniato in the region of Tuscany, Italy, local architecture firm LDA.iMdA architetti associati has completed a multifunctional home that takes inspiration from the structural technology in greenhouses. The client's dream of growing a vegetable garden served as a major design...
Scotland's first vegan hotel opened in June 2019, and it's already winning awards. National Geographic just bestowed a "Good Egg" award on the Saorsa 1875 for its commitment to sustainability. The 11-room Victorian lodging features vegan dining, upcycled furniture, eco cleaning products and...
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Japan has a goal to achieve carbon-neutrality by the year 2050. Speaking in his first address to the Japanese parliament since taking office, Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga promised that the government will be aiming to cut greenhouse gas emissions to zero over the next 30 years. Although Suga did not give an elaborate...
Japan has a goal to achieve carbon-neutrality by the year 2050. Speaking in his first address to the Japanese parliament since taking office,...
One of the many problems with living in outer space is that there’s not much to eat there. Israel-based Aleph Farms plans to fix that by growing cell-based, slaughter-free meat on other planets. On a serious note, the company hopes this can help alleviate food insecurity, regardless of how climate change continues...
One of the many problems with living in outer space is that there’s not much to eat there. Israel-based Aleph Farms plans to fix that by growing...
Could this be the school of the future? Designer Valentino Gareri has created a concept for the Tree-House School, a sustainable and modular educational building that highlights children’s relationship with nature. The treehouse design distributes classes and age groups through multiple levels, incorporating...
Could this be the school of the future? Designer Valentino Gareri has created a concept for the Tree-House School, a sustainable and modular...
The new headquarters for Chicago's The Night Ministry is a three-story adaptive reuse project that truly showcases what this building stands for: refuge and recovery. The design makes the most of an existing structure to become a welcoming center for the community. The Night Ministry provides housing,...
The new headquarters for Chicago's The Night Ministry is a three-story adaptive reuse project that truly showcases what this building stands...
The changing of the seasons always signals a change in style. But no season is as hard to dress for as fall. You have to be prepared for all kinds of weather, yet you still want to look put together. With the ongoing pandemic, it's also important to be cozy and comfortable as you spend more time at home. So how...
The changing of the seasons always signals a change in style. But no season is as hard to dress for as fall. You have to be prepared for all...
During the final presidential debate in Nashville last Thursday, the candidates debated on clean energy and fossil fuels. Trump was put to task to defend his policies in regards to continued fossil fuel explorations. He cited the economic impacts of fossil fuels, arguing that the country needs fossil fuels to...
During the final presidential debate in Nashville last Thursday, the candidates debated on clean energy and fossil fuels. Trump was put to task...
