×

SIGN UP

Already have an account? Log In




Connect with:
Facebook Google
Signing Up
  • News
  • Design
  • Lifestyle
  • Environment
  • SUBSCRIBE
  • SUBSCRIBE
  • News
    • Agriculture
      • Fisheries/Fishing
      • Innovations
      • Pesticides
      • Sustainable Agriculture
    • Animals
      • Conservation
      • Endangered & Extinct
    • Business
      • Corporate Responsibility
      • Positive Efforts
      • Problematic Practices
    • Clean Energy
      • Biomass
      • Nuclear
      • Solar
      • Wind
    • Climate Change
      • Ice Melt
      • Positive News
      • Rising Temperatures
      • Warming Oceans
    • Politics
      • Bills and Laws
      • Elections
      • Government Organizations
    • Pollution
      • Air
      • Food Waste
      • Fossil Fuels
      • Plastic
      • Waste Disposal
      • Water
    • Science
      • Health
      • Space
      • Technology
      • Weather
    • Transportation
      • Air Travel
      • Bikes and Scooters
      • Electric Vehicles
      • Public Transit
  • Design
    • Architecture
      • Businesses
      • Homes
      • Hotels
      • Landscape Architecture
      • Public Spaces
      • Schools
    • Art
      • Exhibits
      • Performance Art
      • Public Art
    • Automotive
      • Auto Parts
      • Design
      • Electric Vehicles
      • Hybrids
    • Fashion
      • Accessories
      • Clothing
      • Eco Textiles
      • Jewelry
      • Shoes
    • Furniture
      • Decorative
      • Flexible/Transforming Furniture
      • Kids
      • Outdoor Furnishings
      • Seating
      • Storage
    • Interior Design
      • Bathroom
      • Bedroom
      • Kitchen and Dining
      • Lighting
      • Living Room
      • Office
    • Technology
      • Apps
      • Electronics
      • Other Gadgets
      • Robots
      • Smart Home
    • Tiny Homes
      • Bus Conversions
      • DIY
      • House Boats
      • Rural Tiny Homes
      • Tiny Homes On Wheels
      • Treehouses
      • Urban Tiny Homes
      • Van Conversions
    • Transportation
      • Air Travel
      • Bikes and Scooters
      • Public Transit
      • Trains
      • Water Travel
  • Lifestyle
    • Beauty
      • Hair Care
      • Makeup
      • Personal Care
      • Skincare
    • DIY
      • Beauty
      • Crafts
      • Decor
      • Gifts
      • Home Improvement
      • Household
    • Food
      • Drinks
      • Food Waste
      • Organic
      • Recipes
      • Sustainable
      • Vegan
      • Vegetarian
    • Gardening
      • Indoors
      • Outdoors
      • Plants
      • Urban Gardening
    • Health
      • Avoiding Toxins
      • Fitness
      • Mental Health
      • Nutrition
      • Wellness
    • Holidays
      • Christmas
      • Earth Day
      • Halloween
      • New Year
      • Other Holidays
      • Thanksgiving
      • Valentine's
    • Parenting
      • Activities
      • Clothes
      • Education
      • Food
      • Health
      • Toys
    • Pets
      • Health
      • Pet Care
      • Pet Food
      • Pet Shelters
      • Toys and Accessories
    • Sustainable Living
      • Homesteading
      • How To
      • Off-Grid
      • Zero-Waste
    • Travel
      • Activities
      • Cabins
      • Destinations
      • Glamping
      • Hiking/Camping
      • Hotels
  • Environment
    • Agriculture
      • Farmers Markets
      • Innovations
      • International Agriculture
      • Organic Farming
      • Urban Farming
    • Animals
      • Conservation
      • Endangered & Extinct
    • Community
      • Empowerment
      • Profiles/Interviews
      • Smart Cities
    • Conservation
      • Energy
      • Land
      • Nature
      • Water
    • Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
      • Donating
      • Recycling
      • Reducing
      • Reusing
      • Upcycling
    • Renewable Energy
      • Alternative Sources
      • Biomass
      • Nuclear
      • Solar
      • Wind
    • Science
      • Climate Change
      • Research
      • Space
      • Technological Advancements
  • About Inhabitat
    • About Us
    • Inhabitat Staff
    • Advertising
    • Contact Us
  • SUBSCRIBE
    • Privacy Policy
    • Cookie Policy
    • Terms of Use
    • Manage Preferences Your Privacy Choices
  • Temporary Dumpster Rentals for Permit-Restricted Zones and Right-of-Way Areas

    DesignTemporary Dumpster Rentals for Permit-Restricted Zones and Right-of-Way Areas

  • A Deep Dive into the  OptiSolex 400W Portable SolarBag Kit.

    EnvironmentA Deep Dive into the  OptiSolex 400W Portable SolarBag Kit.

  • Two llamas sitting on a hill

    LifestyleTravel to the ancient beauty of Machu Picchu, Peru

  • A desert landscape with wind turbines

    NewsTop U.S. clean energy trends to watch in 2023

  • How Disposal Weight Limits Influence Project Budgeting and Material Choices

    DesignHow Disposal Weight Limits Influence Project Budgeting and Material Choices

  • Three people in white bee suits standing behind a bee home

    EnvironmentThe best states in the US for beekeeping in 2023

  • Two hands planting a small sprout into dirt

    LifestyleWhat does the art of carbon-free gardening mean?

  • Two rows of wind turbines against a blue and cloud sky

    NewsClean energy is poised for growth in the new industrial age

  • Hidden Deal Breakers in ‘Renovated’ Homes: A Guide for Savvy Buyers

    DesignHidden Deal Breakers in ‘Renovated’ Homes: A Guide for Savvy Buyers

  • Clumps of weed in a plastic containter

    EnvironmentIs cannabis really such a terrible weed to Earth?

  • A hexagon bowl of salad with an orange cup set beside it

    LifestyleEat healthy and locally-sourced foods at Sweetgreen

  • A voting box with the word VOTE on it

    NewsHow you can vote with your dollar for the environment

  • More Than a Pretty Surface: The Functional Edge of Reflective Materials

    DesignMore Than a Pretty Surface: The Functional Edge of Reflective Materials

  • A group of five people posing on a hill side overlooking an ocean

    EnvironmentOutdoors Facebook group connects people of color with nature

  • A couple rolling their suitcases toward a bridge at the end of a pier

    LifestyleFind out what it takes to be an ecotourist

  • A Tesla factory

    NewsTesla invested $770 million to expand their Texas factory

  • Temporary Dumpster Rentals for Permit-Restricted Zones and Right-of-Way Areas
    Temporary Dumpster Rentals for Permit-Restricted Zones and Right-of-Way Areas
  • A Deep Dive into the  OptiSolex 400W Portable SolarBag Kit.
    A Deep Dive into the  OptiSolex 400W Portable SolarBag Kit.
  • Two llamas sitting on a hill
    Travel to the ancient beauty of Machu Picchu, Peru
  • A desert landscape with wind turbines
    Top U.S. clean energy trends to watch in 2023
  • How Disposal Weight Limits Influence Project Budgeting and Material Choices
    How Disposal Weight Limits Influence Project Budgeting and Material Choices
  • Three people in white bee suits standing behind a bee home
    The best states in the US for beekeeping in 2023
  • Two hands planting a small sprout into dirt
    What does the art of carbon-free gardening mean?
  • Two rows of wind turbines against a blue and cloud sky
    Clean energy is poised for growth in the new industrial age
  • Hidden Deal Breakers in ‘Renovated’ Homes: A Guide for Savvy Buyers
    Hidden Deal Breakers in ‘Renovated’ Homes: A Guide for Savvy Buyers
  • Clumps of weed in a plastic containter
    Is cannabis really such a terrible weed to Earth?
  • A hexagon bowl of salad with an orange cup set beside it
    Eat healthy and locally-sourced foods at Sweetgreen
  • A voting box with the word VOTE on it
    How you can vote with your dollar for the environment
  • More Than a Pretty Surface: The Functional Edge of Reflective Materials
    More Than a Pretty Surface: The Functional Edge of Reflective Materials
  • A group of five people posing on a hill side overlooking an ocean
    Outdoors Facebook group connects people of color with nature
  • A couple rolling their suitcases toward a bridge at the end of a pier
    Find out what it takes to be an ecotourist
  • A Tesla factory
    Tesla invested $770 million to expand their Texas factory
man unzipping a solar cooker
View Gallery (5)
  • man unzipping a solar cooker
  • solar cooker on the beach
  • solar cooker on a boat
Design

We tested the GoSun Go solar oven — here’s what we thought

  • Paige Bennett
  • 04/22/2019

The idea of cooking a delicious meal just by using the power of the sun is enticing, and GoSun Go is making it happen with its line of solar ovens. We’ve talked about the design before and checked them out at CES, but it wasn’t until recently that we were able to get our hands on one of these bad boys to test...

white beekeepers workshop surrounded by grass
View Gallery (7)
  • white beekeepers workshop surrounded by grass
  • white beekeepers workshop surrounded by grass
  • white beekeepers workshop surrounded by grass
  • white beekeepers workshop surrounded by grass
  • white beekeepers workshop surrounded by grass
  • two beekeepers in suits
Businesses

This beekeepers workshop uses sustainable design to minimize its footprint

  • Lucy Wang
  • 04/22/2019

In a bid to save northern Brazil’s rainforests from deforestation and land exploitation, São Paulo-based architecture firm Estudio Flume has recently completed Casa do Mel, a beekeepers workshop that serves as a self-sustainable business alternative to logging operations. Located in the Canaã dos Carajás...

person riding bike as cars drive past
View Gallery (2)
News

People for Bikes is making cycling safer with Ride Spot

  • Perry Miller
  • 04/22/2019

People for Bikes is doing its part to make cycling safe. The non-profit organization now has two networking projects to help keep cyclists safe across the country: a city ratings database and a guide on the best city biking routes called Ride Spot. With safety being a top priority, People for Bikes works...

black and brown headphones on white background
View Gallery (6)
  • black and brown headphones on white background
  • smartphone and earbuds next to cup of coffee on wood table
  • black headphones, white computer mouse and white keyboard on white table
Earth Day

8 sustainability podcasts to listen to this Earth Day

  • Perry Miller
  • 04/22/2019

Give your daily commute a boost by subscribing to an eco-friendly podcast. Not only do these podcasts make your drive pass by a little faster, but they will also keep you informed on the latest trends in sustainability — just in time for Earth Day. Here is a quick list of the best sustainability podcasts for...

Jason Momoa on a stage
View Gallery (2)
News

Jason Momoa shaves beard to shine a spotlight on plastic pollution

  • Teresa Bergen
  • 04/19/2019

When you have 11 million Instagram followers, your simplest move can elicit thousands of comments. When you’re ready for a major transformation, such as shaving off the beard you’ve been growing since 2012, you can pair the shearing with a save-the-world message. So we understand a viral video of Jason Momoa,...

yellow teardrop camper with back hatch open and two seats out front
View Gallery (13)
  • yellow teardrop camper with back hatch open and two seats out front
  • white teardrop camper with back door lifted open
  • white teardrop camper with back door lifted open to reveal a kitchen
  • two people lying down inside teardrop trailer
  • bed inside a teardrop trailer
  • interior space with bed and shelving unit with TV
Design

These sweet teardrop trailers for adventurers run on solar power

  • Nicole Jewell
  • 04/19/2019

We've covered quite a few teardrop trailers over the years, but Evolve's new solar-powered trailers are really out of this world. The British Columbia-based company has just unveiled its latest models, the Evolve Traverse and the Evolve Outing. Both campers run on solar power and are clad in an all-aluminum frame...

Thank you!
Keep an eye out for our weekly newsletter.
Join Our Newsletter
Receive the latest in global news and designs building a better future.
  • Popular today
  • Popular all time
  • Homes
    A green-roofed Hobbit home anyone can build in just 3 days
  • Design
    BEEcosystem observation hives can be installed inside or outdoors
  • Homes
    8 inexpensive earth homes almost anyone can afford
  • Conservation
    VegMovies, a new platform for vegan film lovers
  • DIY
    HOW TO: Grow an Avocado Tree from an Avocado Pit
  • Homes
    INFOGRAPHIC: 21 Interesting house styles from around the world
  • Landscape Architecture
    Lord of the Rings Hobbiton Transformed Into Town for Sheep
  • Environment, News
    This amazing Bangladeshi air cooler is made from plastic bottles and uses no electricity
  • Architecture, Environment
    Zero-energy Bio Refrigerator cools your food with future gel
  • DIY
    7 eco-friendly insulation alternatives for a green home
  • Tiny Homes
    Elon Musk's tiny house is a Boxabl casita
  • Architecture
    From the urban tapestry of Los Angeles to a sustainable city
More Popular Stories >
  • DIY
    HOW TO: Grow an Avocado Tree from an Avocado Pit
  • Architecture, News
    Visionary architect Zaha Hadid dies suddenly at age 65
  • DIY
    INFOGRAPHIC: Why you should ditch the cleaning chemicals for safe, natural vinegar
  • Homes
    A green-roofed Hobbit home anyone can build in just 3 days
  • DIY
    7 eco-friendly insulation alternatives for a green home
  • Architecture, Environment
    Zero-energy Bio Refrigerator cools your food with future gel
  • Homes
    8 inexpensive earth homes almost anyone can afford
  • Conservation
    VegMovies, a new platform for vegan film lovers
  • Environment, News
    107 Million Spiders Found in 4-Acre Nest at Baltimore Wastewater Plant
  • Architecture, News
    The Incredible Story Of How The Burj Khalifa's Poop is Trucked Out of Town
  • Environment
    6 of the lightest and strongest materials on Earth
  • Architecture, Design
    BIOMIMETIC ARCHITECTURE: Green Building in Zimbabwe Modeled After Termite Mounds
More Popular Stories >
On the left, Chilis on Wheels sign. On the right, people preparing and serving food. On the left, Chilis on Wheels sign. On the right, people preparing and serving food.
View Gallery (1)
News

Vegan organization receives post-hurricane windfall

  • Teresa Bergen
  • 04/19/2019

The Million Dollar Vegan campaign gave $100,000 to vegan humanitarian aid organization Chilis on Wheels to help survivors of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico. As reported here in February, 12-year-old activist Genesis Butler made an intriguing proposition to Pope Francis: go vegan for Lent, and Butler and her...

The Million Dollar Vegan campaign gave $100,000 to vegan humanitarian aid organization Chilis on Wheels to help survivors of Hurricane Maria...

yellow tote bags and backpacks yellow tote bags and backpacks
View Gallery (7)
  • yellow tote bags and backpacks
  • yellow backpack with black straps
  • yellow tote bag with black straps
  • yellow bag with north face logo in front and black straps
  • yellow, gray and black north face tent
  • north face and Raeburn collaborator tag for collection
Design

RÆBURN upcycles North Face tents into one-of-a-kind bags

  • Lucy Wang
  • 04/19/2019

The North Face and British designer Christopher Raeburn of RÆBURN have recently collaborated to launch a new line of accessories handcrafted from recycled tents. Introduced late last month, the unique collection consists of three distinct items—a tote bag, drawstring bag, and Rae Bag—that all feature RÆBURN’s...

The North Face and British designer Christopher Raeburn of RÆBURN have recently collaborated to launch a new line of accessories handcrafted...

canyons in Canyonlands National Park canyons in Canyonlands National Park
View Gallery (7)
  • canyons in Canyonlands National Park
  • waterfall in Yellowstone National Park
  • river and mountains in Yosemite National Park
  • fog covering trees at base of mountains in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
  • water and mountain views in Acadia National Park
  • visitor center sign in Badlands National Park
News

National Parks are offering free entry on April 20 to celebrate National Park Week

  • Perry Miller
  • 04/19/2019

Take advantage of the warmer weather by visiting any number of the hundreds of national parks across the country on April 20 for absolutely free. The National Parks Service is celebrating National Park Week by offering free entry into all of the 418 parks spread throughout the United States. If you...

Take advantage of the warmer weather by visiting any number of the hundreds of national parks across the country on April 20 for absolutely free....

Plankton Study Plankton Study
View Gallery (1)
Environment

Ocean plastic waste has been a problem since the 1950s, reveals 60-year plankton study

  • Perry Miller
  • 04/19/2019

A 60-year study on plankton has revealed the dark truth about the history of ocean plastic waste. The study shows how plastics have been polluting our oceans since at least the 1950s and how the problem has steadily gotten worse in the six decades since. The first documented case of ocean plastic waste...

A 60-year study on plankton has revealed the dark truth about the history of ocean plastic waste. The study shows how plastics have been polluting...

person standing and holding basket of fresh veggies in a garden person standing and holding basket of fresh veggies in a garden
View Gallery (5)
  • egg, prosciutto and asparagus on grilled bread
  • bowl of grains and roasted veggies
  • homemade pizza with green sauce on a wood board
Food

A sustainable meal plan filled with recipes for Earth Day

  • Dawn Hammon
  • 04/19/2019

Not all food is created equal, and not all foods are healthy for the planet. You’ve seen the headlines. Manufacturing plants suck up water, pollute with chemicals and damage the surrounding landscape. Raising cattle and other livestock is also associated with earth-damaging consequences. Most environmentalists...

Not all food is created equal, and not all foods are healthy for the planet. You’ve seen the headlines. Manufacturing plants suck up water,...

elevated vibrant yellow prefab home surrounded by greenery elevated vibrant yellow prefab home surrounded by greenery
View Gallery (8)
  • elevated vibrant yellow prefab home surrounded by greenery
  • elevated vibrant yellow prefab home surrounded by greenery
  • indoor of home with wooden floors and brown furniture
  • aerial view of home
  • wood floors line the home along with wooden walls and large windows
  • elevated vibrant yellow prefab home surrounded by greenery
Homes

This elevated prefab home in Chile takes in striking volcano views

  • Lucy Wang
  • 04/18/2019

In the Chilean city of Pucón, Santiago architect Alejandro Soffia has recently completed a prefab home that visually pops against its wooded surroundings. Fittingly named the Yellow House after its bright yellow facade, the modular residence is elevated off the ground for reduced site impact and to create a treehouse-like...

In the Chilean city of Pucón, Santiago architect Alejandro Soffia has recently completed a prefab home that visually pops against its wooded...

NEWSAGRICULTUREANIMALSBUSINESSCLEAN ENERGYCLIMATE CHANGEPOLITICSPOLLUTIONSCIENCETRANSPORTATION
DESIGNARCHITECTUREARTAUTOMOTIVEFASHIONFURNITUREINTERIOR DESIGNTECHNOLOGYTINY HOMESTRANSPORTATION
LIFESTYLEBEAUTYDIYFOODGARDENINGHEALTHHOLIDAYSPARENTINGPETSSUSTAINABLE LIVINGTRAVEL
ENVIRONMENTAGRICULTUREANIMALSCOMMUNITYCONSERVATIONREDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLERENEWABLE ENERGYSCIENCE
  • About Us
  • Inhabitat Staff
  • Advertising
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy
  • Terms of Use

© 2005-2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Inhabitat

AGRICULTUREANIMALSBUSINESSCLEAN ENERGYCLIMATE CHANGEPOLITICSPOLLUTIONSCIENCETRANSPORTATION
ARCHITECTUREARTAUTOMOTIVEFASHIONFURNITUREINTERIOR DESIGNTECHNOLOGYTINY HOMESTRANSPORTATION
BEAUTYDIYFOODGARDENINGHEALTHHOLIDAYSPARENTINGPETSSUSTAINABLE LIVINGTRAVEL
AGRICULTUREANIMALSCOMMUNITYCONSERVATIONREDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLERENEWABLE ENERGYSCIENCE
  • About Us
  • Inhabitat Staff
  • Advertising
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy
  • Terms of Use

© 2005-2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Inhabitat

Thank you!
Keep an eye out for our weekly newsletter.
Join Our Newsletter
Receive the latest in global news and designs building a better future.