Geothermal-powered dorm minimizes its carbon footprint in Quebec
Near Sherbrooke, Quebec, Montreal-based ARCHITEM Wolff Shapiro Kuskowski has recently completed the Mitchell Family...
Solar-powered timber home in Chile embraces ocean views
Earlier this year, Chilean architecture firm Cristobal Vial Arquitectos completed Casa Rural #01, a solar-powered...
Sustainability for York National Railway Museum Central Hall
London-based architecture practice Feilden Fowles has won an international design competition to create...
Architects envision a green, solar-powered skyscraper
Warsaw-based architecture firm FAAB Architektura has unveiled designs for the Vertical Oasis Building, a conceptual...
PAU unveils carbon-neutral Sunnyside Yard masterplan in NYC
Global architecture firm Practice for Architecture and Urbanism (PAU) has revealed a masterplan for transforming...
‘I Am a Plastic Bag’ is made from recycled single-use plastic bottles
Following the sold-out success of “I Am Not a Plastic Bag” in 2007, designer brand Anya Hindmarch has launched...
Check out Glasir, the tree-shaped urban farming solution
In a bid to revolutionize agriculture, New York City and Bergen-based innovation studio Framlab has proposed...
CLT gives a sustainable community center in Copenhagen a welcoming feel
In the Copenhagen suburb of Brønshøj, local architectural practice NORD Architects has completed the Parish Center,...
Tackling sustainability in sporting events
At the recent Super Bowl, the NFL focused on sustainability more than in past years with its Ocean to Everglades...
Treehouse hotel in Bali offers maximum views with a minimal footprint
Bali-based architect Alexis Dornier has become known for his tropical architecture that creates a seamless connection...
myfood’s smart greenhouses can grow nearly 900 pounds of produce a year
At CES 2020, French startup myfood presented a smart greenhouse that it says can grow up to 400 kilograms (880...
Quorn introduces carbon footprint labeling
In a trailblazing move, Quorn, the meatless food manufacturer headquartered in the U.K., is now leveraging carbon...
Passive House principles inspire this sustainable home
Australian architecture firm POLYstudio has recently completed A House for All Seasons, a contemporary family...
Denmark’s first timber parking garage will be enveloped in greenery
Danish architecture studios Open Platform and JAJA Architects have won an open competition to design Denmark’s...
8 attainable sustainability resolutions for 2020
Setting goals is a ubiquitous part of ushering in each new year. With a renewed vigor for healthy living, embrace...
Climate Neutral Certification labels products with minimized carbon footprints
The idea of the Climate Neutral Certification is a simple one — give businesses the opportunity to identify their...
Study shows how plant-based catering can greatly reduce events’ carbon footprints
A recent analysis published by the Center for Biological Diversity’s Catering to the Climate report finds that...
Prefab alpine shelter boasts phenomenal views and a small footprint
On the border between Italy and France, a new alpine shelter with breathtaking views has been gently placed atop...
Have an eco-friendly Halloween and aim for zero-waste this October
Holidays and celebrations can take a toll on the environment. Between waste and consumption, Halloween festivities...
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...
This bold, tiny retreat in Ontario measures just 100 square feet
When you want to keep a building footprint small, sometimes the only way to go is up. The Red Tower tiny retreat...
How your salon visit contributes to your carbon footprint
As the services available at salons evolve, waste, pollution and exposure to toxins have increasingly become part...
Sustainable tech powers the Corten steel-clad Cube in Denmark
When Danish architectural firm Christensen & Co. Architects was asked to design the new headquarters for the...
Breezy, prefab home stays naturally cool in tropical Costa Rica
Sustainable design practice A-01 (A Company / A Foundation) has combined traditional tropical architecture elements...
A playful home built of recycled materials takes in sunrise views in Ecuador
Built largely from recycled materials, the home that architect Daniel Moreno Flores recently completed for an artistically...
13 fun and sustainable activities to enjoy before summer ends
The dog days of summer linger from early morning until late into the evening, providing plenty of opportunities...
Energy-efficient home uses recycled heat to reduce C02 emissions
The Lane End House by PAD studio incorporates natural building material and sustainable solutions to increase energy-efficiency....
Benjamin Fleury creates affordable, modern apartments with a low-energy footprint in Paris
Local architecture practice Benjamin Fleury has completed a residential complex with 26 affordable apartments in...
Every year, humanity ‘overshoots’ the natural resources earth can replenish
It’s no surprise that humanity is consuming more natural resources than the earth can replenish–– that is...
Brazilian timber home uses bioclimatic principles to reduce its environmental footprint
Designed by Brazilian firm PITTA Arquitetura, the aptly named Casa Modelo serves as an architectural model for...