Here are tree species that rock in carbon absorption
The latest Emissions Gap Report by the UN shows that the world has to cut current emissions by 45% to...
Here are the latest sustainable construction materials
According to the U.N. Environmental Program, the construction industry is not making enough efforts to achieve net-zero...
Hidden Garden House showcases a design dictated by nature
Today's architecture is no longer about creating the best space just for humans, though of course that has to be...
What does the art of carbon-free gardening mean?
Outwardly, gardens look like sustainable spaces that help absorb excess carbon from the atmosphere. While this...
A passive design home that is built with forever in mind
Electrical grids in cities and countries are overburdened all over the country. Load reduction is no longer an...
Will AI be important to the future of eco construction?
Global construction is one of the biggest consumers of resources and one of the biggest polluters. According to...
Water catchment home in Africa wins special recognition
A water catchment house design in Africa won Special Recognition in the Architectural Design category at the Design...
An idea for a home that combats high flood risk
Between two ponds in Southampton, New York, you will find one home that looks different from all the rest. The...
What can you do in your own home to improve air quality?
If you live in an urban area with cars, industry and unpleasant city smells, you might retreat to your house for...
Check out zero-waste soaps and cleaners from Greatfill
California-based Greatfill makes zero waste easy. With a variety of refillable household products, the company’s...
Explore these unique sustainable pergola design Ideas
The pergola is one aspect of ancient architecture that remains relevant today. Pergolas date back to ancient Egypt,...
Colorado house becomes the first net-zero home in its city
Fargo is a house located in Louisville, Colorado and is designed for a former high-level design engineer at Apple....
This summer turn trash into treasure with these easy DIYs
Summer is here, which means the kids are home more often than not. Even you might be itching to go to the brewery,...
Particle creates housewares out of repurposed sneakers
Particle, a furniture and homeware brand, is setting a new standard for sustainability and design. Founded by...
No car, no problem! 10 cities with great transit
When you are looking for somewhere to live, you often start with a job, a house and access to coffee shops and...
How long can you power your house with an EV?
As EVs go mainstream over the next few years, many customers will be asking the same question: Can I use my EV...
Net-zero New Forest Home is made out of timber
What is the true environmental impact of low-energy homes? PAD Studio has answered that question with the completion...
Wooden lake house was prefabricated off-site
Why should architecture be a stopping point for nature? This beautiful Zurich lake house designed by Appels Architects...
The food industry produces some of the highest methane
As wonderful as it is to have cantaloupe in your fruit salad in early spring when the temperatures suddenly reach...
How can we prevent food waste and world hunger?
Combatting food loss and waste is a key component of the fight against climate change. Each year, 1.3 billion tons...
How to make your home energy more efficient for a tax rebate
Good news for homeowners wanting to make their home energy useage more sustainable! In 2022, the U.S. Congress...
Houseplants aren’t really all that they seem
At the beginning of the pandemic, sourdough bread, dalgona coffee and houseplants thrived on social media. The...
Flatiron House is adding green to the Manhattan skyline
You're in New York City, standing among tall buildings reaching for the sky. You see steel and concrete, brick...
Museum in Belgium recycles construction waste into bricks
Ryhove Museum Ghent is a lovely 18th century town mansion in Belgium that connects with a newer wing built in 1992...
This whirlpool-inspired home tucks into the landscape
Chuzhi is a residential project located in Shoolagiri, Tamil Nadu, India. The house was designed by Wallmakers,...
Check out the hot trends in sustainability for 2023
Sustainability is finally hitting the mainstream, and 2023 is a big year for new sustainable technology and product...
You’ll feel good using Lift, a plant-based cleaner
Cleaning the house isn’t at the top of most people’s “brings me joy” list. It’s a chore we all manage,...
The best natural cleaning recipes to use around your home
It’s a new year, and alongside the rest of your sustainability goals, you may be looking at ways to fix up your...
A recyclable home is a livable artwork hidden in trees
Speehuis House has a focus on healthy elements, for both the residents and the environment. Located in the Netherlands,...
Better public transport systems are key for greener cities
A 2022 report by The Eco Experts shows that the transport industry accounts for 20% of global carbon dioxide (CO2)...
