A superfood made from ancient Incan crops
The mysteries of the Incan empire are legendary. To this day, modern archaeologists marvel in wonder at 100-ton...
These prefabricated tiny homes are earthquake- and fire-resistant
What began as a mission to provide a stable housing option in Papua New Guinea turned into a business model that...
Fukushima nuclear power plant to release contaminated water into ocean
Ten years after an earthquake and tsunami caused meltdowns at the Fukushima nuclear power plant, Japan has announced...
Ramboll helps Lombok locals build earthquake-resistant bamboo housing
In 2018 when Lombok was struck by several earthquakes, some measuring up to magnitude 7, local communities around...
This minimalist, solar-powered home stands strong against earthquakes
Located in the Swiss municipality of Grimisuat in the district of Sion, House ROFR was created with the future...
A post-earthquake home in Mexico is built of compressed earth blocks
In the aftermath of the Puebla earthquake that struck central Mexico in September 2017, Fundación PienZa Sostenible...
Peek inside the tallest cross-laminated timber building in the US
Portland, one of the leading cities for sustainability initiatives in the U.S., is now home to the nation’s tallest...
Earthquake-resistant Christchurch Central Library is a stunning symbol of rebirth
Nearly eight years after multiple massive earthquakes ravaged the New Zealand city of Christchurch, Schmidt Hammer...
Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupts, forcing hundreds of residents to evacuate
Kilauea, the most active volcano on Hawaii's Big Island, erupted late yesterday after a spate of earthquakes. The...
After 250 earthquakes in 24 hours, Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano might erupt
Out of the five volcanoes on Hawaii's Big Island, Kilauea is the most active — and it's threatening to erupt....
Japanese home features a bookshelf wall designed to withstand earthquakes
In earthquake-prone Japan, a wall full of books might seem like a disaster waiting to happen. Rather than capitulate...
These 3D-printed off-grid tiny houses can withstand hurricanes and earthquakes
These 3D-printed off-grid homes manufactured by Ukrainian startup PassivDom are not only 100% self-sufficient -...
Wave of earthquakes shake Yellowstone’s supervolcano
Since the start of February, Yellowstone National Park and its supervolcano have been hit with a wave of at least...
This mesmerizing lamp reacts to earthquakes across the globe in real time
This minimalist lamp responds in real time to earthquakes around the world. French artist Fabien Bouchard, who...
40 earthquakes hit Mount St. Helens in 4 days
Mount St. Helens has been shaking, with 40 earthquakes - the most powerful of which was a 3.9 - in just four days....
Scientists construct new theory of Yellowstone’s supervolcano hotspot
Scientists at the University of Illinois have constructed a new theory on how the hotspot beneath Yellowstone National...
Scientists hypothesize why earthquakes happen where they shouldn’t
Scientists at the University of Kentucky and the University of Memphis may have learned why earthquakes often occur...
Scientists warn of more severe earthquakes in 2018 as Earth’s rotation slows
You wouldn't have felt it, but sometimes the Earth's rotation slows down. Sure, the fluctuations are minute - maybe...
Post-earthquake home in China wins World Building of the Year 2017
A humanitarian project built with affordable, low-tech materials has won this year’s World Building of the Year...
7.3-magnitude earthquake hits Iran and Iraq, killing hundreds
More than 300 people are dead after a 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck the northern border region between Iran and...
Iceland’s largest volcano is on the verge of eruption
Bardarbunga, the largest volcano in Iceland, is preparing to erupt. And if it does, it could send an enormous ash...
Green-roofed village shows a more sustainable way to rebuild after disasters
When the 8.0-magnitude Sichuan Earthquake devastated China in 2008, nearly 5 million people were left homeless....
New super concrete makes buildings strong enough to withstand magnitude 9 earthquakes
Recent natural disasters such as hurricanes in the Caribbean and earthquakes in Mexico have laid bare the need...
10 groundbreaking designs by Shigeru Ban that changed our ideas about architecture
Shigeru Ban, one of Inhabitat's favorite architects, is renowned for his disaster relief design and his ingenious...
Hundreds of organisms hitch a ride from Japan to Oregon on waves of plastic trash
Japanese marine animals have hitched a ride all the way to the United States with unlikely help from plastic garbage....
Frida the rescue dog helps search for survivors after Mexico’s deadly earthquake
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake recently rocked Mexico, and in Mexico City, 15 dogs came to the rescue. But few are...
Dozens of Japanese cities and towns quietly go off-grid
Dozens of cities and towns in Japan have quietly shifted from traditional utility-based grid power system to a...
Breathtaking bamboo building withstands earthquakes and boasts a zero-carbon footprint
Thailand’s eco-friendly Panyaden International School has added a stunning new sports hall to its campus that’s...
Sustainable Konbit shelter replaces home destroyed by Haiti earthquake
Many Haitians are still trying to rebuild their lives seven years after a powerful earthquake devastated much of...
Stefano Boeri unveils Amatrice Food Village in town devastated by earthquake
Tourists used to flock in droves to the historic town of Amatrice for its famous pasta and scenery—until a 6.2-magnitude...
