Urban gardens don't get much greener than El Terreno
El Terreno is a community garden center that does more than grow food. It brings an urban population together and...
LEED Gold apartments provide supportive housing in Los Angeles
In November 2020, the Westlake / Rampart Village neighborhood of Los Angeles welcomed the Rampart Mint Apartments,...
Testbeds repurposes architectural mockups into community assets in NYC
New York-based New Affiliates has teamed up with architect and historian Samuel Stewart-Halevy to launch Testbeds,...
Newly renovated Seventh Generation HQ focuses on sustainability
Seventh Generation, the company famous for its eco-friendly and bio-based home and personal care products, recently...
LEED Platinum high-rise in Toronto promotes sustainable living
Aqualina at Bayside, a new multistory residence in Toronto, has just earned LEED Platinum certification — a first...
Community-oriented housing redefines a former industrial site in west London
London-based architectural firm Mæ has completed the second phase of Brentford Lock West, a urban regeneration...
Green-roofed community center champions sustainable design in London
In the heart of London, the Phoenix Garden — an acclaimed refuge for urban wildlife and greenery — has gained...
Cambridge’s first co-housing development fosters sustainable living
Marmalade Lane, the first cohousing development in Cambridge, has recently been completed in Orchard Park and serves...
A potato field is transformed into an award-winning communal home in the Netherlands
Amsterdam-based architectural firm bureau SLA and Utrecht-based ZakenMaker have transformed a one-hectare potato...
7 Ways to live an eco-friendly life while staying healthy
Being committed to sustainable living is all about balance. While staying healthy is a top priority, you also need...
A new study reveals that urban green spaces may be an antidote to depression
A recent study shows that symptoms of depression can be reduced for people who have access to green spaces. Researchers...
Bronx community garden transformed with sustainable improvements
A newly renovated community garden has officially opened in the Bronx. Fannie's Garden at Paradise on Earth, a...
Adobe's renovated headquarters channels the design giant’s creative energy
When it came time to renovate creative software powerhouse Adobe’s headquarters in San Jose, it was abundantly...
Inspiring urban farm teaches kids how to grow their own organic food
A tree may grow in Brooklyn, but an amazing urban farm flourishes on Governors Island. An inspiring GrowNYC initiative...
London's first 'High Line' park could transform an abandoned railway in Camden Town
New York's iconic High Line is inspiring other cities to repurpose and green-up disused elevated railway lines....
