These sweet teardrop trailers for adventurers run on solar power
We've covered quite a few teardrop trailers over the years, but Evolve's new solar-powered trailers are really...
The Felderhof House in Italy is built into the ground and topped with a green roof
In the Eisack Valley of Italy, an old “pair farmstead” structure partly built into the hillside years ago still...
These sneakers are painted with cast-off blood from slaughterhouses
When you think of materials suitable for making shoes, blood probably doesn’t come to mind. If you think it’s...
A series of tiny, geometric cabins in an overgrown slate quarry are a truly secluded retreat
Architectural firm New British Design has unveiled four tiny cabin retreats located in Britain’s North Cornwall...
These are the best 7 tips to follow for a more eco-friendly backyard
Incorporating and eco-friendly lifestyle to your home can be easier than you think, especially when it comes to...
CRA grows a sustainable pavilion out of mushrooms in just 6 weeks
Could the houses of the future be grown from mushrooms? Italian architectural firm Carlo Ratti Associati (CRA)...
SOM unveils designs for first-ever human settlement on the moon
Just a few months ahead of the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM)...
Boa Mistura turns 52 fishing boats into art to bring awareness to the plight of the parrotfish
Inspired by the natural design and shapes of the tropical parrotfish, these previously-rusty old boats now don...
Architects create light-filled home extension clad in cork walls inside and out
London-based firm, Nimtim Architects have unveiled a beautiful and unique home extension to a family's modest...
This off-grid retreat in Ohio was inspired by a treehouse
With features like a natural ventilation system to cool the home and rainwater collection to supply plumbing, The...
3GATTI hopes to land a 'green spaceship' in Madrid
3GATTI Architecture Studio has unveiled a spectacular design for a new public library in Madrid. The firm envisions...
One-of-a-kind Wilhelm Lamp is 3D-printed from recycled polycarbonate
Challenged by Milanese design gallerist Rossana Orlandi to “give plastic a second life,” Italian architect...
This camper van features not just one, but two sleeping pods in its cozy interior
While most DIY van conversions end up as just one project, Oxford-based Jack Richens and Lucy Hedges took their...
Restaurant UNDER’s handcrafted tableware celebrates natural materials
When Snøhetta designed the spectacular concept for UNDER, the world’s largest underwater restaurant located...
It might be time to let your garden grow wild
Think of a formal yard or garden, and you likely envision rows of neatly trimmed bushes along meandering walkways...
A 1992 International School Bus gets a second life as an adventure-mobile
Remodeling an old bus into a new tiny home on wheels is never an easy feat, but most times, the results are breathtaking....
Daniel Libeskind unveils climate change-inspired sculptures at Paleis Het Loo
This spring, tapestry-like shrubbery and geometric flowerbeds won’t be the only highlights at the Het Loo Palace’s...
The world’s tallest wood building was just completed in Norway
In March 2019, the Mjösa Tower became the tallest wooden building in the world at 18 floors (for a total of 85.4...
3D-printed jewelry company uses plants, not fossil fuels, to make its beautiful designs
Traditionally, most jewelry has always been made out of some type of metal: silver, gold, bronze or copper. Mining...
A micro home in one of Quebec’s regional parks offers a unique way to enjoy the outdoors
La Pointe is located within Canada’s Poisson Blanc Regional Park, and it’s a nature-loving minimalist’s dream...
Ioncell technology creates eco-textile clothing fibers from birch trees
With clothing production leading the world as one of the highest-polluting industries, a new fiber contradicts...
Bananatex launches a sustainable material revolution at Milan Design Week
A party of three has collaborated to create a multi-purpose material sourced entirely from banana leaves. Swiss...
Vegan shoes from Insecta are a stylish option for eco-friendly footwear
Brazilian company Insecta is defying the stereotype that eco-friendly fashion can’t be stylish with its line...
Inhabitat Interview with Beth Cosmos, owner of Billygoats & Raincoats
In 2016, Beth Cosmos was fresh out of design school at the University of South Wales and volunteering at several...
Make your own custom sunglasses from recycled plastic with FOS
This company in Spain lets customers design and handcraft sunglasses, and that’s not even the best part! FOS...
H&M releases sustainable fashion line made from fruit and algae
Many people remember Lady Gaga’s jaw dropping meat dress, so when you hear of a dress made out of fruit, your...
16th century building in Malta is now a charming eco hotel that reflects a long history
Located within the fortified walls of Birgu in eastern Malta, the Locanda La Gelsomina building dates back to...
A rare 1962 Airstream is a marvelous home with a whimsical, midcentury design
When it comes to restoring old Airstreams, there's a bevy of beautiful design options out there. But the expert...
Hotel group in Rome eliminates plastic bottles for Earth Day
Rome’s Bettoja Hotels Collection is demonstrating that you may not be able to single-handedly solve the world’s...
These sustainable headphones are making a debut just in time for Earth Day
The Exodus headphones are The House of Marley’s first release in its new 2019 line of eco-friendly audio products,...