Architects propose produce markets designed for social distancing
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, making a trip to the grocery store has become a stressful experience for...
Interactive maps show top 10 states for off-grid lifestyles
Homesteading was a way of life for generations while the world developed industrialization and created cities of...
Snazzy garden shed doubles as rainwater runoff solution
When most people think of a garden shed, they more than likely conjure up simple images of utilitarian boxes stored...
"FORGO" plastic packaging with powder to liquid hand wash
Plastic containers line nearly every shelf of any health and beauty aisle. To tackle this earth-endangering...
Abandoned fuel tanks retrofitted for new Shanghai art museum
On the banks of Shanghai’s Huangpu River, Beijing-based practice OPEN Architecture has transformed...
Reclaimed wood raft features an origami paper canopy
The innovative team at U.K.-based Inclume has come up with a unique way to take a break from the stresses of life....
Electric motorboat features a sleek Danish design
Copenhagen-based Rand Boats has earned an international reputation for developing modern, affordable motorboats...
These recycled plastic tracksuits are naturally dyed with plants
Environmentally conscious clothing companies are few and far between, with the fashion industry as a whole being...
Sasaki weaves an ecological landscape into Tianfu Vanke City
Sasaki Associates has recently completed the first phase for its landscape design of Tianfu Vanke City, a new 173-hectare...
DIY yurt could be the answer for true social distancing
In these trying days when social distancing seems to be so hard for so many, perhaps a change of living space is...
Where to order vegetable seeds online
My grandfather always liked to garden, but he ramped up his vegetable production during World War II. Many folks...
These adorable fish lamps raise awareness of plastic pollution
Single-use plastics are everywhere. No matter how small they are, these plastics often end up in either landfills...
Fully circular office can be sustainably demounted and rebuilt in weeks
In its latest example of circular construction, Dutch architecture firm cepezed has completed Building D(emountable),...
Sustainability for York National Railway Museum Central Hall
London-based architecture practice Feilden Fowles has won an international design competition to create...
Contemporary Camp O communes with nature in the Catskills
Humble natural materials and modern sensibilities combine in Camp O, a light-filled house-studio nestled in the...
A cluster of serene bungalows is tucked into Vietnamese rice fields
When it comes to serene vacations, the hospitality sector is finally realizing that true luxury comes in different...
Pop-up prefab hospitals proposed as healthcare centers during pandemics
Moved by the stories of COVID-19 patients and medical professionals from around the world, Amsterdam-based architectural...
Nearly 20 living trees support this lush garden arbor in Japan
After nearly 20 years, Tokyo-based architecture firm APL design workshop recently returned to the Maezawa Garden...
Project Blu turns plastic bottles into sustainable pet products
Project Blu is a U.K.-based startup company that is creating sustainable pet products made from recycled materials...
Olli Ella releases capsule wardrobe made with organic cotton
The fashion industry and sustainability are often at odds, but more and more earth-conscious products are hitting...
Sperry introduces shoes made with ocean plastic
Undoubtedly, one of the world's most pressing issues is the massive amount of plastic waste that is clogging our...
Solar powered hotel opens in Indian wine-growing region
Mumbai-based firm Sanjay Puri Architects has just completed work on a beautiful hotel in northern India known...
Everloop’s sustainable toothbrush comes with replaceable bamboo bristles
Mexico City-based NOS has come out with a design to address one of the many causes of plastic pollution that consumers...
Vincent Callebaut unveils bioclimatic LEED-Gold timber tower
Known for their love of infusing modern structures with an abundance of greenery, the prolific Paris-based practice Vincent...
Open-source CURA to turn shipping containers into emergency COVID-19 units
Hospitals overwhelmed by the COVID-19 pandemic could find a much-needed capacity lifeline in retrofitted shipping...
Volkswagen revamps classic 1960s microbus into a cool electric ride
Volkswagen campers have been the choice of many road warriors since the 1950s. Now, the iconic car manufacturer...
Stunning home on Spanish island built partially underground
Formentera-based Marià Castelló Architecture has become known for creating incredible homes that deftly...
Luxury resort in Bali pays homage to traditional village design
Already well-known for creating large-scale public works like eco-parks and museums, Dutch architectural practice...
Run away to this 100% off-grid desert retreat
In a world of exotic areas to go off-grid, sometimes the most exquisite locations can be found in your own back...
Adidas unveils lightweight hiking shoe made from ocean plastic
Long-distance hiking never looked so comfortable thanks to Adidas’ new shoes made especially for adventure. The...