Controversial climate change-inspired skyscraper could become Czech Republic’s tallest building
Inspired by the apocalyptic imagery from climate change projections, sculptor David Černý and architect Tomáš...
Recycled plastic to soon pave Los Angeles roads
To better manage plastic waste, Los Angeles is in talks with Technisoil, an innovative manufacturing company, to...
Proposed Florida bill could require prescription for sunscreens in effort to save coral reefs
In a bid to protect the Sunshine State’s reefs from coral bleaching, a new legislative bill has been proposed...
Use texture, height and variety to create pizzazz in your small garden this fall
As the crisp, misty mornings of fall greet the day, autumn colors emerge across the landscape. Meanwhile, your...
Fashion collaboration repurposes leather offcuts into eco-friendly home and lifestyle products
Award-winning design studio OPENUU has joined forces with RIL CREED, a sustainable handbag fashion brand, to create...
Elevated bamboo housing protects an Indian community from floods
After the catastrophic 2017 Northeast India floods ravaged the state of Assam, the nonprofit SEEDS (Sustainable...
EEA reports poor air quality caused premature deaths of 400,000 Europeans in 2016
Coal-fired power plants, vehicle-clogged highways and fossil-fuel spewing factories have contributed to the growing...
Scotland bans plastic-stemmed cotton swabs in bid to combat plastic pollution
Following backlash concerning plastic waste buildup in beaches and oceans, Scotland is now the first country in...
Recycled botanical garden in Seattle brings visitors decades of joy
When Wendy Morgan accepted a friend’s invitation to go see Elda Behm’s garden in the 1990s, she had no idea...
Architects use simple, low-cost and efficient materials to create spectacular home with ‘flying roof’ in Chile
Modern homes come in all shapes and sizes, but it seems that architects are opting to take a simpler route these...
A hotel suite inside a shipping container hovers over the landscape in Brazil
Brazilian architecture firm Bruno Zaitter arquiteto has once again given new life to a shipping container with...
EIT Food Marketplace disrupts the industry with additive-free beverages, veggie milk and more
Earlier this month in Munich, new trends in sustainable food were featured at the annual Food Marketplace event...
First-of-its-kind device prototype harnesses renewable energy from ocean waves
Our planet is a water world, covered with 70 percent oceans. For centuries, it’s been widely known that the high...
Self-sustainable children’s center in Tanzania harvests water like a baobab tree
In northern Tanzania, a Swedish team of architects, engineers and a non-profit collaborated with local workers...
Artist unveils furniture collection for insects
As the world's insect population plummets, it is becoming more and more important to create insect-friendly habitats....
Stefano Boeri will revitalize Genoa with sustainable energy-producing urban design
A Stefano Boeri Architetti-led design team has won a competition to design a new urban project to transform the...
Renewable energy surpasses fossil fuels in the UK
In a first for the United Kingdom, wind turbines, solar panels and other renewable energy sources have generated...
Golden State bans hotel mini-toiletries in effort to minimize waste
To reduce the impact of plastic waste pollution, California banned hotel and lodging use and distribution of travel-size...
How to see these six fascinating animals in the wild while aiding in their conservation
If you’re going to travel, travel responsibly. The best way to show animals that you love them is by respecting...
Old bus is converted into a mobile greenhouse to teach students about sustainable eating habits
Sometimes, a little hands-on education goes a very long way when it comes to instilling sustainable and healthy...
Designers made this pavilion out of upcycled paper waste
Originally created for the Copenhagen Art Fair to showcase a new sustainable method of design, the Paper Pavilion...
Climate change is forcing major airports to future-proof against rising sea levels and floods
Climate change is accelerating sea level rise and threatening coastal infrastructure, especially that of airports....
Celebrate the second International E-Waste Day
Thanks to its inaugural success last year, the second International E-Waste Day will be observed on October 14,...
A striking new gateway to Copenhagen celebrates green transit and Danish design
Earlier this summer, Copenhagen officially opened Køge Nord Station, a stunning new transportation landmark that...
Stunning green-roofed home in Poland is embedded into the idyllic landscape
Lush green rooftops are becoming more and more common within the architectural world, but this gorgeous house in...
Designers aim to reduce the waste and impact of airlines
Exhibitions of art can, and perhaps should, be thought-provoking, which is exactly the goal of the temporary showing...
Federal agencies propose designated marine habitat to help protect Pacific humpback whales
Earlier this week, three federal government agencies — the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), the National...
Zaha Hadid Architects completes futuristic, energy-saving airport in Beijing
China has officially opened the Beijing Daxing International Airport, a futuristic transit hub designed by Zaha...
Archstorming announces winning proposals for a school made of recycled plastic in Mexico
Architectural competitions platform Archstorming recently presented the winners of its “Tulum Plastic School”...
This furniture collection is made from repurposed military parachutes
Innovative design firms Layer and RÆBURN are known for creating stunning items out of repurposed materials....