Carbon-neutral science museum in Sweden will be powered by bicycles
Danish architectural firm COBE has unveiled designs for a new science museum in the Swedish university city of...
Zara pledges 100% sustainable fabrics by 2025
This week, major fashion brand Zara announced a pledge to use 100 percent sustainable fabrics by 2025. The company...
Steel-framed treehouse slated for Malaysian national park
Visitors to the Taman Tugu National Forest Park in Kuala Lumpur will soon have a playful steel observation tower...
Giant totems in Poland warn against climate change catastrophe
In the heart of Poznań, Poland, artist Alicja Biała and architect Iwo Borkowicz have installed Totemy, a series...
Stunning solar-powered home in Singapore melds with adjacent botanic gardens
When charged with creating a new family home just steps away from Singapore's Botanic Gardens, the Singapore and...
Modern luxury resort blends into the lush coffee hills of India
The misty coffee hills of southwest India recently gained a new luxury resort designed by Bangalore-based architectural...
Tikós cuffs aim to break the plastic waste circle
Companies around the globe looking for ways to battle plastic waste are coming up with innovative ways to tackle...
Custom camper van lets nomads immerse themselves in infinite adventures
Although Calgary-based Yama Nomad claims that its cool camper vans are “Not your mom and dad’s RV,”...
Surround yourself with California’s wildlife and flora at Oakland Zoo’s eco-minded California Trail
If you’re looking for a unique, family-friendly activity in the Bay Area, look no further than the California...
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...
Experimental design-build festival takes over Californian desert
For the second year in a row, design lab Space Saloon has just wrapped up an exciting avant-garde art festival...
Steven Holl’s new solar-powered concert hall plays up the dramatic contrast between new and old
New York-based Steven Holl Architects and Architecture Acts has won an international competition to design the...
Bamboo Luum Temple preaches sustainable development in Tulum
Unchecked development in the rapidly growing Mexican beach town of Tulum is threatening to destroy the region’s...
Sustainable toiletries packaged in soap aim to eliminate single-use plastics
Single-use plastic may be the biggest issue of our time, but admittedly, it's sometimes an uphill battle to find...
Pentagonal Snøhetta cabin overlooks breathtaking Oslo views
Beautiful vistas aren’t the only treat awaiting hikers in Oslo’s Nordmarka forest — a Snøhetta-designed...
Artist David Mach designs sculptural building out of repurposed shipping containers
UK-artist and self-proclaimed "accidental architect" David Mach has just unveiled an amazing design for his first...
This unique eco home was designed to reduce energy use
Located in Toronto, Canada, this eco home by Craig Race Architecture was built entirely with sustainability in...
Can mass timber reform construction's carbon footprint?
A new technique for building wooden mid- and high-rise buildings may unlock a critical strategy for reducing the...
14 apps to help you live a more eco-friendly sustainable lifestyle
So you’ve made the choice to start living more sustainably. That’s great! Figuring out how to start can be...
Cartoon-inspired prefab treehouse can grow taller and wider over time
Design practice Studio Precht teamed up with tiny-house startup Baumbau to design Bert, a tiny modular treehouse...
Everywhere Travel Co. launches sales of A-frame cabin plans for $2K
With summer vacation coming into full swing, charming A-frame cabins are once again popping up all over Instagram....
De Stijl-inspired modern home generates all of its own energy
When a couple decided to “break free” from their cookie-cutter home and realize their long-awaited eco-friendly...
Château La Coste adds a solar-powered cottage designed by Jean Prouvé
Chateâu La Coste is known as one of the world's most innovative art and architectural escapes. Located in fairytale-esque...
Sustainable floating dairy farm in the Netherlands is home to 40 blissful bovines
Years of urban development in the harbor area of the Merwehaven in the Netherlands have led to decline of traditional...
A massive green wall grows up the side of this luxury Italian hotel
On the banks of Italy’s spectacular Lake Como sits Il Sereno, a five-star hotel that not only offers top-of-the-line...
Weekly climate disasters give new urgency to resilience
Somewhere in the world, there is a climate disaster unfolding every week. According to the leading disaster risk...
Newlyweds forgo pricey wedding to embark on an incredible tiny home adventure
When Alexandra Steltzer and her partner Jon were planning their wedding, they decided to spend the money they would...
Lush greenery blankets a passive solar community center in Singapore
In a bid to revitalize Singapore’s Bedok Town Centre, international design firm ONG&ONG has completed [email protected],...
Prefab housing pods pop up with speed at Dyson Institute’s modular village
The future of student housing may mean greater energy efficiency, faster construction times, and less waste if...
This minimalist prefab playhouse features locally sourced timber, recycled rubber flooring and all-natural finishes
While many children's playhouses might be filled with overly complicated bells and whistles, sometimes the minimalist...