A glowing river of books creates a traffic-free haven in Ann Arbor
In their latest installment of Literature vs Traffic, Spanish design collective luzinterruptus transformed a major...
INTERVIEW: Inhabitat’s own Greg Beach on telling global stories through the lens of a small town
How much do you know about your hometown? Author and Inhabitat writer Greg Beach, who moved to Watertown, Massachusetts...
China’s new futuristic library is unlike any we’ve seen before
MVRDV just completed the Tianjin Binhai Public Library, a spectacular cultural center that’s unlike any library...
Donkey-drawn mobile libraries bring books to people in Zimbabwe
It's not always easy for people in rural Zimbabwe to visit a library, so Rural Libraries and Resources Development...
World’s largest bookstore opens in Tehran, Iran
Book lovers, we’ve found your dream destination - the world’s largest bookstore just opened in Tehran, Iran....
Artist creates life-sized replica of Parthenon using 100,000 banned books
Argentine artist Marta Minujín has created a life-sized replica of the Parthenon using 100,000 banned books from...
How former NYC mayor Bloomberg is filling Trump’s climate change vacuum
President Donald Trump last week announced America would be exiting the Paris Agreement, but now it looks like...
Glowing circle made from thousands of recycled notebooks celebrate Bilbao’s book festival
Don’t be fooled by the perfect circular shape of this glowing installation in Bilbao. A closer look reveals that...
Explore incredible worlds inside these landscapes carved into books
Laramée, who has an extensive background in the arts, is best known for his topographical literary sculptures...
New Book and Bed hostel in Japan lets book lovers tuck in with their favorite novel
Travelers to Japan who love nothing more than curling up with a good book at bedtime, take note: the Bed &...
The food we eat isn’t what we think it is, new book shows
Inaccurate food labeling is a rampant problem in America. That Kobe steak you ordered? Unless you're at one of...
8 thoughtful Mother’s Day gift ideas for the eco mama in your life
Finding the perfect gift for the eco-conscious Mama in your life is a little more labor intensive than just running...
Beautiful Golden Ratio Coloring Book connects people with sacred patterns of nature
For over 40 years, Venezuelan architect Rafael Araujo has been drawing the most beautiful illustrations of nature,...
[ours] Hyperlocalization of Architecture is now available for purchase!
What is the relationship between a building and its location, and what should that relationship be? Inhabitat writer,...
Instead of dispensing junk food, this vending machine gives out books
At first glance, this may look like just another vending machine. But take a closer look and you will find that...
This book about trees can be planted to grow into a tree
Inhabitat has made a habit of highlighting amazing products which integrate the life cycle of a plant into its...
DIY: How to Create a Gorgeous Planter from an Old Hardcover Book
You may have seem some brilliant book planters on Pinterest or Tumblr and marvelled at how such a simple project...
INTERVIEW: Inhabitat Talks to Housing Reclaimed Author Jessica Kellner About Debt Free Homes
INHABITAT: What inspired you to write Housing Reclaimed? Jessica Kellner: I was inspired to write Housing Reclaimed...
Help Make This Fascinating Biomimicry Book a Reality and Get Cool Perks
If you've been following Inhabitat for a while, you're probably familiar with Dr. Tamsin Woolley-Barker's brilliant...
BOOK REVIEW: “Chizi’s Tale” is the True Story of an Orphaned Black Rhino in Zimbabwe
"Chizi's Tale: The True Story of an Orphaned Black Rhino" is an eye-opening, real-life children's story of an...
Sustainability Library Designed by London College of Communication Students
A group of year one BA (Hons) Spatial Design students at the London College of Communication were given a live...
Guy Laramee’s Carvings Prove that Books Can Transport Us to Incredible New Worlds
Guy has been creating these remarkable carved books for several years, and the Guan Yin series is dedicated...
Radlabs Create Landmark Walls for Intuit’s New HQ
The folks at Intuit outgrew their offices in Waltham, MA, and decided to move into a 60k square foot space in Cambridge...
Awesome Library’s Climbable Bookshelves Encourage Reading AND Exercise!
Kids these days. With all the awesome technology swirling around our homes and schools, the simple joy of a book,...
INTERVIEW: How Grace Bonney Explores Green Interiors & DIY In Design*Sponge at Home
Image ©Lincoln Barbour Inhabitat: There's obviously a strong DIY movement afoot, else you would not have put...
Alexis Arnold Turns Classic Books Into Crystalline Geological Sculptures
American sculptor Alexis Arnold is growing crystals on classic novels. Crime and Punishment, The Catcher in the...
Hundreds of Discarded Books Spew From the Windows of the Hague’s Meermanno Museum
Foreign comic books, romantic novels, heavy encyclopedias and children’s schoolbooks are all part of Alicia Martín...
Rotterdam’s Stepped Central Library Sprouts a Green Roof and a Beehive!
The Rotterdam Central Library launched in 1983 as an “open, inviting, centrally located building that is accessible...
Alexander Korzer-Robinson’s Stunning Collages Reveal Images From Antique Books
Much like his contemporary Brian Dettmer's work, Alexander Korzer Robinson continues the tradition of collage with...
Lisa Occhipinti Repurposes Abandoned Novels into Sculptural Bookmobiles
Books are more than just containers for information and stories - they're also an amazing resource for artists...