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This Living Vehicle can take you completely off grid for a month

HofArc's new Living Vehicle may just be the future of off-grid living thanks to its dynamic combination of glossy...

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TAXA unveils ultra-lightweight Mantis camper with pop-up roof

The camper designers at TAXA Outdoors have outdone themselves with their latest off-grid masterpiece. Weighing...

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Scientists just created green solar cells – and they’re working on white, red and additional colors

Do you love solar panels, but hate the color blue? You're in luck - researchers in the Netherlands have developed...

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These tiny houses help minimum wage workers become homeowners in Detroit

Detroit, Michigan, may have one of the highest rates of poverty in all metro cities in the U.S., but a new initiative...

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Vietnam’s “Forest in the Sky” apartment building is topped with 50,000 trees

This lush residential complex in Hanoi takes green living to the extreme. More than 50,000 trees, shrubs and colorful...

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OAS1S “treescrapers” are modern skyscrapers inspired by trees

OAS1S has introduced a unique concept for the future of urban green living:  a 21st century home that merges...

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Tiny TigerMoth Camper generates power while being towed

Taxa Outdoors' tow camper, the TigerMoth, is a compact home on wheels geared towards traveling adventurers. The...

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6 sustainably crafted cocktails for New Year’s Eve

Start 2017 off right by serving up one of these sustainably-made cocktails on New Year's Eve. We've got drinks...

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First solar-powered, net-zero apartment building in Los Angeles opens its doors

The eco-conscious project was developed by Hanover Company, developer and manager of high quality multi-family...

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Trendy Urby waterfront community is the first in NY with its own farm, bodega and urban beehive

The first thing you're probably wondering about Urby is what the commute is like. Our tour began at the Staten...

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Create a vertical garden on your window or wall in minutes with these adorable Livi planters

Imagine being able to create your own vertical garden right on your window or wall in just a few minutes. That's...

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Our Greener Future turns food waste and cardboard into classy home decor

Let's face it, moving into a custom built eco-home can be very expensive. Most people struggle to afford proper...

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Remarkable solar-powered La Maison 14 in Paris boasts seven levels of sustainable innovation

A six-story eco-friendly home offering 663 square meters (7,136 square feet) of sustainable living, La Maison 14...

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Sweet subterranean pool moderates the Villa N’s microclimate

The exterior looks complex, thanks to the strategically-placed volumes, but the interior is very simple and linear....

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Now you can live in a dumpster for $1,200 a month

Do we smell a new living trend on our hands? Judging from this recent Craigslist ad (which we're not really sure...

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The Hill House by David Coleman is a sustainable, modest escape with a big presence

The structure is composed of a 20-foot wide x 115-foot long stepped platform, a shelter formed by the roof and...

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Spectacular “Zilvar” wooden house was inspired by nature

Zilvar is a work by ASGK Design in the Czech Republic built for a family who wanted more than the common urban...

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Incredible Napmobile lets you test drive a cozy mattress on the road

New York company Casper has created Napmobile-a modern trailer that tours around American cities and invites people...

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Chelsea condo strikes LEED Gold for its emphasis on healthy living and indoor air quality

Every design detail of the Citizen, from its exterior envelope to its carefully placed entries and janitorial spaces,...

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5 Tips to Make Your Home Safe, Green & Healthy from Zem Joaquin

You've all heard the tired mantras about changing your lightbulbs and recycling at home in order to save the planet...

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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...

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INFOGRAPHIC: Discover the cleanest cities in the world

There's a movement afoot to find ways to create cleaner cities: Birmingham, England is slashing emissions like...

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Renovated ‘Ship in a Bottle’ home springs up in San Francisco’s Noe Valley

The theme of this year's Architecture and the City Festival was “Architecture of Consequence", and each home...

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The Oak Tree Ring House is an innovative home that blurs the lines between inside and out

The Oak Tree Ring House is a new kind of interactive home designed by Michael Jantzen. The space was designed...

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10 Must-See Documentaries You Can Stream on Netflix Right Now

Chasing Ice Nearly ten years ago, environmental photographer James Balog embarked on an arctic pilgrimage to...

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Inside Tour: Ethical Fashion Designer M Patmos Gives Her Brooklyn Home a Conscious Facelift

INHABITAT: How long did the renovation take? Marcia: It took about three months, but then it took a little longer...

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How-To: Make a Summery Coconut-Sea Salt Lip Scrub

Step 1: Gather your materials: Virgin coconut oil (refrigerate it in warm weather for easier mixing), fine-grained...

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Green-Roofed Solaire Tower Offers LEED Gold Luxury Living in Battery Park

The Solaire is a 27-story luxury rental building in Battery Park located at 20 River Terrace next to the Nelson...

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Eco Fashion Designer M Patmos Talks About Her Sustainably-Designed Brooklyn Apartment

Marcia Patmos, the brains behind the much-loved M Patmos eco fashion line, applies her eco-conscious mindset to...

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Daydream About Living in the Beautiful Pierhouse at Brooklyn Bridge Park Through These New Pics

While not modestly priced (they start at $1.05 million), the first offerings of the gorgeous units have already...

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