This off-grid tiny cabin in the Australian wilderness is just what you need for a late summer getaway
If you've been stuck at your desk all summer, now is the perfect time for a little break, and this beautiful tiny...
$87M wildlife bridge in California will be a haven for mountain lions
Mountain lions in Southern California will have a safer place to roam by 2023 thanks to an $87 million bridge being...
Vertical forest buildings designed by Stefano Boeri set to center new Cairo Administrative district
In a world of high population growth, it’s increasingly difficult to find adequate housing as green space is...
Ochis Coffee releases a new line of sunglasses made from organic coffee grounds
It’s been almost a year since Ochis Coffee launched its first eyewear collection, reached its Kickstarter goal...
A rustic wood cabin from the '70s is remodeled into a charming getaway
The original cabin, dubbed chAlet, was built onto a patch of land in Donovaly, Slovenia in the 1970s. Since its...
Curvaceous bicycle bridge brings new life to Copenhagen’s harbor
Copenhagen has once again cemented its title as the best bicycle city in the world with the completion of the Lille...
MVRDV designs a Dutch office building covered in potted plants
MVRDV has unveiled designs for the Green Villa, a striking mixed-use building draped in greenery for the Dutch...
Helsinki launches a sustainability app for the city
Finland’s capital city of Helsinki launched a sustainability app this summer that lets residents, tourists and...
Cities replace citation fees with school, pet supply donations
In many towns around the country, getting a parking ticket is an opportunity to do good. Police departments in...
Digging deeper for climate solutions: deep-root GMOs could feed world and store carbon
Scientists are experimenting with new genetic modification technology that “supercharges” plants to enhance...
Greenery-filled renovation rethinks Indonesian colonial architecture
Indonesian architecture firm Kantor Gunawan Gunawan has transformed a century-old Dutch Colonial house into the...
Geothermal-powered bus station will use anti-smog blocks to fight pollution
The Polish city of Lublin will soon be home to an environmentally friendly bus station that not only offers a new...
Sculptural, tree-filled tower supports “sustainable urbanism” in Singapore
Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates (KPF) recently completed the Robinson Tower, a contemporary and sculptural high-rise...
This zero-waste espresso machine is powered by human strength
While cafe-worthy espresso machines still lie out of the price range for most people, there are more and more affordable...
MASS Design crowns a 1920s houseboat with a timber luxury lookout
After meticulously renovating a 1920s houseboat into a home for two, a pair of clients reached out to multidisciplinary...
Award-winning B-Austin Community Project champions communal and sustainable living
Solar collection, EV charging and gray water recycling are just a few of the environmentally features offered at...
A guide to going green for the back-to-school season
As summer comes to a close, our focus shifts to back-to-school. There’s so much to do between registering, shopping,...
Designer turns cellulose into plastic-free, biodegradable sequins
In a bid to make the fashion industry more sustainable, designer Elissa Brunato has developed the Bio Iridescent...
Glowing, celestial-inspired shelter communes with nature in Denmark
The Munkeruphus Art Museum on the coast of Denmark has recently gained a striking new addition — the Observatory,...
Sustainable Central Park with energy-producing trees unveiled for Ho Chi Minh City
Laboratory for Vision Architecture (LAVA) and Australian design practice Aspect Studios have won an international...
BloomingTables offers a "living table" that's furniture and a terrarium all in one
Scientists, doctors, naturalists and pretty much everyone else agrees that plants in your home and office are a...
A new mural in Italy addresses affordable, clean energy
Italian coffee company Lavazza has commissioned artists to paint murals based on sustainability. The latest, by...
The Lightyear One electric car uses solar panels for a boost of energy
The new generation of electric cars is on its way with the Lightyear One, a vehicle capable of using solar energy...
Google promises carbon neutral shipping and recycled plastic products
In an attempt to keep up with customer demands and industry competitors, Google announced a loose plan to reach...
Wherever you go, the Layover Travel Blanket has you covered
While the odds of obtaining a blanket on today's stripped-down commercial flights are slim, the chances that it'll...
These waterproof shoes are made of recycled coffee grounds
Another innovative sneaker design is headed our way with the #RENS shoe coming from designers in Helsinki, Finland....
Do people in tiny houses live more sustainably?
Minimalist living is as old as time, but the tiny house trend sweeping across North America and Europe has influenced...
Energy-efficient greenhouses surround the new French Open tennis court
Plants from around the world are flourishing in four curved greenhouses in an unexpected place — directly behind...
Award-winning Geographies of Urban Filth rethinks waste in cities
Developed cities around the world go to great lengths to hide their waste and sewage systems from view by hiding...
Solar-powered Jao Camp offers eco-minded luxury in Botswana’s Okavango Delta
After nearly nine months of renovations, African luxury and sustainable safari operator Wilderness Safaris has...