Geothermal-powered education center anchors Louisville’s new Waterfront Botanical Gardens
A notorious old landfill in Louisville, Kentucky is being transformed into the new Waterfront Botanical Gardens,...
Futuristic air-purifying masks combat air pollution with innovative fan system
In a world where air pollution causes an estimated 7 million deaths annually, the fashion and health worlds are...
Nike reveals Space Hippie — sustainable sneakers made from waste
Nike has launched a new, exploratory collection, aptly named Space Hippie, to highlight the NASA-inspired concept...
Recycled shipping container cafe utilizes passive cooling in India
Southeast of New Delhi, in Greater Noida City, Rahul Jain Design Lab (RJDL) has transformed recycled shipping containers...
Designer Dana Cohen creates unique, recycled fabric garments
It’s no secret that the United States wastes millions of tons of textiles every year. From fast fashion to unsustainable...
Innovative food tracker uses app to help you live zero-waste
Industrial designers Altino Alex and Savin Dimov have just unveiled an innovative product geared...
Glowing rabbit made of 3D-printed polycarbonate pops up in a Dutch pond
Early last year, Dutch artist Titia Ex presented the North Holland town of Heemskerk with an unusual gift — a...
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...
Odor-free Sepura makes home composting easier than ever
If you’ve ever wanted to start composting at home but got put off by the hassle and the smell, the Sepura could...
Bamboo electric bike is designed for Kathmandu locals and tourists
Designer and Fulbright scholar Lance Rake has teamed up with local bamboo builders at Abari in Kathmandu to design...
Meet the urban planner responsible for San Francisco's car-free Market Street
Downtown San Francisco is putting pedestrians first by turning the 2-mile Market Street, a major hub for the city,...
Sustainable city block in Hamburg goes for gold in energy-efficiency
In Hamburg’s HafenCity district, German architecture firm blauraum Architekten has recently completed the KPTN,...
3-wheeled electric truck doubles as a sweet tiny camper
The worlds of electric vehicles and tiny campers have collided to bring us the Elektro Frosch — a tiny, three-wheeled...
This modern furniture collection is made from manufacturing waste
After doing some research, Byounghwi Jeon, founder of Studio Pesi, quickly noticed the massive amount of leftover...
Sumo wrestles sustainability into an all-natural, biodegradable diaper
Sustainable living is an ongoing pursuit that requires evaluating each purchase and every product we use. But some...
12 tips for a vibrant spring garden
When the frost begins to thaw and the first signs of spring appear, it’s time to start thinking about your garden....
Abandoned amusement park to gain new life as a nature park in Suzhou
In Suzhou, China, an abandoned amusement park is being transformed into a 74-hectare nature park that will include...
Off-grid geodesic cabins by FUGU can handle harsh climates
From remote snow-covered mountains to idyllic beaches in far-flung corners of the earth, Parisian studio FUGU has...
Barcelona's new solar-powered sports center features a green facade
Barcelona, a city well-known for its avant-garde architecture, both modern and historic, is going green. Local...
Shipping container retreat in Brazil is inspired by tiny homes
Airbnb now has another incredible tiny home retreat to add to its unique lodgings on offer. Located on a stunning...
Plants to give your loved one this Valentine's Day
Valentine’s Day is a time to shower your loved ones with thoughtful gifts to let them know how much they mean...
Brazilian home uses solar energy for 100% self-sufficiency
Brazilian firm 24 7 Arquitetura has set a stunning modern home into a challenging mountainous landscape in Brazil’s...
Floating, nest-inspired Arctic Bath Hotel and Spa opens
One of the most eagerly-awaited floating hotels has finally opened their doors. Located on Sweden's remote Lule...
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...
Seaweed pavilion encourages environmental conservation at WEF
In the landlocked Swiss town of Davos-Klosters, German designer Julia Lohmann has brought multi-sensory elements...
This modular, shipping container home was completed in 2 months
Completed in March 2019, this modular home in the East Hampton town of Amagansett, Long Island encompasses a kitchen,...
Egyptian pavilion proposal for 2020 Venice Biennale targets climate change
According to the Egyptian Environmental Affairs Agency, climate change and poaching are putting approximately 70...
Futuristic, seashell-inspired home is clad in reclaimed wood
Torino-based design studio Wafai Architecture has unveiled an incredible home design that is inspired by the organic...
Passive design helps this home adapt to rainforest climate
Building in extreme landscapes and climates comes with all sorts of complications, but one savvy architect managed...