Veilige Veste is a Former Office Building Transformed into a Women's Shelter in The Netherlands
[gallery_extend] The Veilige Veste building was first constructed in the 1970s as a police station....
Apple iPhone 5 Launch Marred by Undercover Report of Working Conditions at Foxconn Factory
Today Apple debuted its latest offering, the iPhone 5 - but not everyone is thrilled with the news. For workers...
Chattanooga's Crash Pad is World's First LEED Platinum Hostel
[gallery_extend] Designed by local architectural designers Blythe Bailey and Taylor Bowers of River...
Anna Heringer's Rammed Earth MudWorks Installation at Harvard's GSD Still Standing
[gallery_extend] MudWorks is a design project Initiated by Anna Heringer(2012 Loeb Fellow) and Martin...
Top 6 Green Supportive and Low-Income Housing Projects
[gallery_extend] Los Angeles-based Tighe Architecture, run by Sci-Arc trained architect Patrick Tighe,...
Bambu's Renewable Ideas Fuse Design and Social Responsibility
[gallery_extend] Bambu is one of the leading green companies in the homewares and gift segment. The...
David Chipperfield Masterminds 2012 Venice Architecture Biennale on Topic of 'Common Ground'
Whether common ground is defined as a foundation for mutual understanding, interest, agreement, relationship or...
New Report Lauds Intel, HP, Apple for Manufacturing with Conflict-Free Minerals
In a world where consumers are becoming increasingly socially conscious, "conflict minerals" are to electronics...
Ikea Announces Plans to Build Over 100 Budget Design Hotels in Europe
Ikea is already well known for its affordable and stylish home furnishings, but now the retail giant has set its...
Songa Designs Brings Sustainable Business to Rural Rwanda Through Handmade Fashion Accessories
We live in a world where it's clear that traditional humanitarian aid creates dependency rather than sustainable...
Who Gives A Crap: Crowdfunded Toilet Paper Company to Donate 50% of Profits to Improve Sanitation in Developing World
In just a few short days, a small group of entrepreneurial designers and engineers has raised over $50,000 to fund...
Colombia's New Sports Center Is a Green Forest Full of Hope for the Local Community
[gallery_extend] The modular construction is a collection of fabricated shapes, such as a polyhedron...
Biodegradable Plastic Beverage Bags Could Reduce Packaging Waste in Central America
If you’ve ever traveled through Central America, you probably know that the standard to-go cup at any convenience...
California Gov. Jerry Brown Fast-Tracks New Apple Headquarters in Cupertino
While techies are anxiously awaiting the new iPhone 5, governor Jerry Brown announced that Apple's massive new...
Grow Dat Youth Farm Brings Fresh Food and Jobs to New Orleans
[gallery_extend] The Grow Dat Program is a social entrepreneurship that includes many local organizations,...
