6 eco-friendly ways to incorporate hemp into your daily routine
After decades of “reefer madness”, the misinformation about Cannabis is finally starting to disappear, and...
Topas ecolodge aims to be a model of sustainability
From conception, the goal of the Topas Ecolodge in Vietnam has been to encapsulate sustainable practices at every...
Top 10 states for LEED green buildings in 2018
The United States Green Building Council (USGBC) has officially revealed the Top 10 states for LEED (Leadership...
Essential old-fashioned tools and practices to make your kitchen more sustainable
Between planning meals, dragging home groceries, cooking and clean up, the kitchen is the hub of activity in most...
Nestle ditching plastic straws, water bottles to reduce plastic waste
Nestle, the world’s largest packaged food company, is on a mission to reduce plastic waste. This week, the Swiss...
This year, dish out these eco-friendly Halloween treats
October kicks off the holiday season with Halloween decor and candy lining the shelves of every store. While porches...
HOK designs aquaponics facility to alleviate Kansas City’s food desert
Nonprofit Nile Valley Aquaponics is raising fish in a Kansas City food desert—and they’re creating jobs, providing...
Green Building in Cold Climates: Inhabitat Interview with Bernat and Kate of Maison Durable Portneuf
We've seen many examples of how well green buildings can work in temperate and warm climates, but what about the...
Harrison Ford: The ‘greatest threat is that people in charge don’t believe in science’
Take it from Indiana Jones (or Han Solo, or Rick Deckard) — doubting climate change is dangerous. The actor who...
This company wants to turn food waste into building materials — here’s how
What do peanuts, rice, bananas, potatoes, and mushrooms have in common? In addition to being delicious, they could...
World’s first 3D-printed bridge opens in the Netherlands
The Netherlands just made history by officially opening the world's first 3D-printed bridge. On Tuesday, Dutch...
New Passenger Drone can fly you to work hands-free with zero-emissions
Get ready to commute in style. For the past three years, Passenger Drone has been developing a zero-emissions,...
Tesla’s electric truck will have a 200-300 mile range
More details have been obtained about the Tesla semi truck, which is set to be unveiled next month. According to...
Chile halts $2.5 billion mining project to protect endangered Humboldt Penguins
Good news for environmentalists and the animals they seek to protect - the Chilean government recently halted a...
South Korea is building a $10 billion agriculture city in Egypt
Within six months, 311,400 acres of land in Egypt will be transformed into an agriculture city. The $10 billion...
Kenyan activists are using human poop to make affordable cooking fuel
Resources are scarce in Kenya, and nearly half of the population lives below the poverty line, but they do have...
Dutch designer creates a wooden motorcycle powered by algae
An algae-powered wooden motorcycle? The concept isn’t too far out, considering algae has been used to create...
The world’s largest bike parking garage opens in the Netherlands
Good news for cyclists in the Netherlands — which, to be honest, is pretty much everyone. The country just unveiled...
Tesla’s new Solar Roof is actually cheaper than a normal roof
Good news for those who have been eyeing Tesla’s new Solar Roof - the company just announced pricing for its...
Evovelo unveils cute little solar car you can pedal like a bicycle
Today Evovelo unveiled a tiny solar-powered vehicle that combines the advantages of a car — such as safety, weather...
Scientists invent graphene paint that makes your house super efficient
Graphene - the strongest material known to science - is used to create everything from condoms to night-vision...
6 ways to add passive solar features to your home
Looking for a way to reduce that electric bill, lower your carbon footprint, and show off to your neighbors? The...
6 haunting (but eco-friendly) buildings for Halloween
The Dragspelhuset Accordion House This is an 1800s cabin retrofitted to comply with Sweden's modern environmental...
The top 9 green habits to cultivate this Earth Day (and beyond)
1. Bring your own bags and containers Bring your own coffee mug, shopping bag, or water bottle with you while...
Udo Heimermann’s eco-friendly architecture seeks socio-environmental harmony
Clay design is a much-utilized medium in Heimermann’s buildings, touted to be a forgotten sustainable material...
Ryue Nishiziwa’s gorgeous vertical garden house takes root in Tokyo
Instead of a true facade, full-height windows, curtains, benches, and planters separate rooms and amenities. A...
3D-printed “Cool Brick” cools a room using only water
Emerging Objects, frontrunners in the 3D printing industry, has developed a 3D-printed ceramic “Cool Brick”...
6 big-name musicians and bands who are helping to protect the planet
Musicians have sung about environmental stewardship and preservation forever. Think about Woodstock back in the...
Inhabitat’s Top 9 Interviews of 2014
In the past year Inhabitat had the privilege of speaking with a variety of talented designers, architects and thinkers....
DIY: Craft an adorable Christmas village from recycled cardboard
Step One: Gather your materials: • Corrugated cardboard box • Box cutter • Utility knife • Scissors •...