Elevated bamboo housing protects an Indian community from floods
After the catastrophic 2017 Northeast India floods ravaged the state of Assam, the nonprofit SEEDS (Sustainable...
Trump threatens to halt federal disaster relief funding for California wildfires
President Trump has threatened to withhold federal disaster aid from California after a series of deadly wildfires...
This foldable, solar-powered skyscraper provides instant shelter in disaster zones
Skyshelter.zip is a mobile skyscraper that can be folded and transported to natural disaster zones. Polish designers...
$30M contract cancelled by FEMA after supplies to Puerto Rico fail to arrive
A recently formed Florida-based company was granted a $30 million contract to provide vital supplies to aid Puerto...
More than 20 organizations launch Solar Saves Lives to power clinics and food markets in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico's electricity crisis continues - and the solar industry plans to help. More than 20 organizations and...
Richard Branson is planning to rebuild the Caribbean with clean energy
Renewable energy could help islands in the Caribbean be more resilient in the face of future hurricanes - and billionaire...
7 ways you can help people affected by Tropical Storm Harvey
Tropical Storm Harvey is battering the Houston area, affecting over 6.8 million people. With so many people and...
Stefano Boeri unveils Amatrice Food Village in town devastated by earthquake
Tourists used to flock in droves to the historic town of Amatrice for its famous pasta and scenery—until a 6.2-magnitude...
World's first all-terrain flat-pack truck folds in on itself
The world’s first flat-pack truck, the OX by Global Vehicle Trust (GVT) recently unveiled in London, promises...
6 Innovative, Life-Saving Designs for Clean Drinking Water
Water has been prevailing theme over the past few years, especially in the wake of multiple natural disasters that...
Truck lays 50 meters of its own road in 6 minutes, and then picks it back up
Rather than create an all-terrain vehicle that doesn’t need a road, a company in Wales designed a truck that...
INFOGRAPHIC: How social media can save lives in a disaster
Social media can sometimes seem like a vortex of cat videos and selfies, but these days, it is also an invaluable...
Modular cricket farm lets you grow thousands of 'free-range' insects in the city
The cricket farm, created by architecture firm Terreform, is intended to fit into any urban environment, such as...
Shigeru Ban shares architecture wisdom in Ecuador after earthquake disaster
Architect Shigeru Ban is one of our favorites here at Inhabitat, but that’s usually just about his work. Now,...
INFOGRAPHIC: How technology can help when disaster strikes
The devastating earthquake in Ecuador killed more more than 650 people and injured thousands. It is the worst disaster...
