Minimalist home in the Brazilian countryside is made from mining waste
Brazilian architectural firm Gustavo Penna Arquiteto e Associados (GPA&A) has unveiled a tiny, minimalist home...
Museum of Plastic pops up during Art Basel Miami Beach
The Museum of Plastic is popping up once again, this time at the EDITION Hotel during Art Basel Miami Beach, from...
Study shows how plant-based catering can greatly reduce events' carbon footprints
A recent analysis published by the Center for Biological Diversity’s Catering to the Climate report finds that...
Solar-powered Dutch home produces all of its own energy with surplus to spare
When Marjo Dashorst and Han Roebers set their sights on designing a sustainable home in Zutphen, a municipality...
Luca Curci Architects proposes a self-sustainable Vertical City of the future
Italian architecture firm Luca Curci Architects has unveiled the Vertical City, a futuristic proposal for urban...
Dutch company collects plastic pollution from rivers to make parks and products
Plastic pollution is a worldwide problem, with piles of debris along coastlines, on roadsides, in landfills and...
Patagonia’s Black Hole Bags are made from recycled plastic bottles
Patagonia is setting the bar for high-quality and sustainable products with its new line of bags made from recycled...
Students fight urban sprawl with a subdivision for two LEED Platinum houses
In an effort to fight urban sprawl and accommodate the growing population in Lawrence, Kansas, nonprofit Studio...
Prefab homes on stilts include solar panels, water collection systems and organic gardens
Bali-based architect Alexis Dornier has unveiled a beautiful, eco-friendly concept for a series of prefabricated...
Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture (PACT) Act is signed into law
In a bipartisan win, the Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture (PACT) Act has been signed into law, making serious...
Amsterdam’s new circular archives building sustainably generates all of its own energy
The city of Amsterdam has officially opened the Depot Amsterdam Noord, a new repository for the capital’s Stadsarchief...
Architects design giant air purifying towers to fight Delhi’s air pollution
According to WHO, air quality in India’s capital of Delhi is among the worst in the world and is the fifth leading...
Stunning family home in Ecuador offers serenity in an increasingly noisy world
At one time, we were all so eager to stay connected to everything at every moment, but now, architects are fielding...
Minimalist, energy-efficient cabin is glazed in a mirror-like shine
Prolific Russian architect Alex Nerovnya has recently revealed designs for SOL House, an energy-efficient cabin...
San Diego Tropical Fish Society’s Annual Show celebrates natural, eco-minded aquascaping
Founded in 1948, the San Diego Tropical Fish Society (SDTFS) is one of the oldest continuously running fish clubs...
ZHA completes LEED Gold-targeted building with world’s largest atrium in Beijing
In China’s capital city, Zaha Hadid Architects has completed the Leeza SOHO tower, a 45-story skyscraper that...
A rundown 1960s structure is converted into a stunning home that operates almost entirely off the grid
Los Angeles-based AUX Architecture has unveiled an amazing transformation of a 1960s home in Calabasas, California....
FAAB reimagines Warsaw’s largest public square as a solar-powered cycle park
In 2018, after celebrating the 100th anniversary of Poland regaining its independence, Warsaw-based firm FAAB Architektura...
Tofurky Trots offer alternative Thanksgiving races for vegetarians
The average American consumes about 3,000 calories at Thanksgiving dinner, so it is no wonder that Turkey Trots...
Building homes that fight against climate change
Even with concerted efforts to curb climate change, it’s clear we are already living through the effects of a...
Bioclimatic design creates a highly efficient and healthy home in Spain
Spain's Rías Baixas area is a picturesque part of the country. Now, in this idyllic region sits a highly energy-efficient...
A lush public park grows on the roof of a luxury Wuhan mall
When Los Angeles-based design studio 5+design was tapped to create a high-end mall in Wuhan, China, the firm was...
This student housing is the largest Passive House-certified building in the Southern Hemisphere
At nearly 70,000 square feet, Gillies Hall at Monash University in Australia has become the country’s largest...
A guide to zero-waste holiday travel
It’s the year that the Swedish concept of flygskam, or flying shame, hit headlines around the world. Now, it’s...
Research raises animal welfare concerns over "humanely" raised turkeys
While many meat eaters don’t want to think about the actual slaughter of a turkey, they might comfort themselves...
10 vegan myths, debunked
Vegans and vegetarians are often the target of jokes, scorn, concern and/or fear by a majority culture that routinely...
Climate change is adversely affecting children’s health worldwide
Today’s children are facing climate crisis-related health issues, warns The Lancet’s Countdown on Health and...
Deciphering wine labels: the differences between organic, natural, biodynamic and sustainable wines
‘Tis the season for holiday celebrations, cocktail parties and family gatherings. But before you pop the corks...
Venice's worst flood in 50 years blamed on climate change
Venice is inundated with floodwaters, with more than 85 percent of the city, including its historic basilica and...
Fukushima on track to become a renewable energy hub
In hopes of reinventing its image, new life is breathing into Fukushima, the Japanese northeastern prefecture that...