Foster + Partners designs solar-powered Tulip observation tower for London
London’s iconic Gherkin landmark could be getting a striking and futuristic new neighbor — if plans for Foster...
A London office boasts biophilic design for a healthier, happier workplace
A new experimental office on the 12th floor of The Shard in London offers a breath of fresh air ... literally....
Plastic-eating mushrooms are the new superheroes in combating the growing waste crisis
A new study from the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew in London says that fungi are capable of expediting the breakdown...
World’s largest Victorian glasshouse receives a glorious restoration
After five years of restoration work, the iconic Temperate House recently reopened to the public, bringing with...
Cities around the world lay the groundwork for a zero-waste future
Cities around the world are pledging to reduce waste over the next 12 years in an effort to curb global warming...
Mobile app Karma tackles food waste with discounted meals
The launch of Karma in Sweden has brought about a new way of fighting food waste. Since 2016, more than 1,500 businesses...
British Fashion Council commits to a fur-free London Fashion Week
London Fashion Week (LFW) will be the first event of its kind to go fur free. The British Fashion Council just...
Stow away on this stylish, minimalist floating hotel in London
If you’re looking for a more unique place to lay your head on your next trip to London, look no further than...
Prefab open-air theater pops up with speed in a London park
Completed in just seven months, the Regent’s Park Open Air Theater in central London is yet another example of...
Former businessman bicycles down the Thames River to stop plastic pollution
Dhruv Boruah, a former management consultant turned environmental hero is cleaning up the Thames River in London...
Colorful raised gardens bring greenery and shelter to the Thames riverfront
Cities across the world are reclaiming their waterfronts - and that includes London, where a series of verdant...
The origami-like monocoque pavilion in London is shaped by its environment
A striking prefabricated monocoque pavilion has popped up in London, bringing with it a social-enterprise cafe...
Victorian-era townhouse converted into 14 light-filled micro-apartments
The popularity of micro-apartments has really taken off over the years as cities continue to seek affordable solutions...
An old London chapel is reborn into a modern home and artist studio
UK architect Alexander Nikjoo has breathed new life into a Victorian chapel by transforming it into a contemporary...
The City of London will be powered with 100% renewable energy by October 2018
The City of London, the historic "Square Mile" central district of London, will soon switch to clean energy in...
Frida Escobedo’s 2018 Serpentine Pavilion unveiled in London
Mexican architect Frida Escobedo has unveiled this year’s Serpentine Pavilion—a dark and porous envelope that...
Charred timber cladding and a green roof connect this Victorian-era home to nature
To embrace indoor/outdoor living, this Victoria-era house in London is outfitted with a handsome new extension...
A storage shed is transformed into a bespoke light-filled home in London
London-based architecture firm De Rosee Sa has given an old storage shed a new lease on life by converting it into...
London considers car-free days to fight air pollution
London officials met at City Hall this week to discuss the best way to move forward with a ban on cars in certain...
Pollution Pods let visitors taste pollution from around the world
Air pollution is a silent killer responsible for millions of death worldwide. In a bid to highlight the environmental...
Extraordinary Sci-Fi-esque spherical arena unveiled for London
Architecture firm Populous has unveiled their extraordinary designs for MSG Sphere London, a massive spherical...
Scientists aim to use lasers to turn light into matter
Scientists at Imperial College London are attempting to use powerful lasers turn light into matter, potentially...
PUP Architects disguises a tiny house as a rooftop air duct
PUP Architects disguised a dwelling as a rooftop air duct to bring attention to London’s housing crisis. The...
Pop-up Befriending Kitchen serves meals to refugees and asylum seekers in London
Merrett Houmøller Architects designed a pop-up kitchen that not only addresses social change, but is also a clever...
Skinny 91 inch-wide house in London gets tons of sun thanks to multiple skylights
Houses built on extremely skinny plots are becoming a serious real estate trend in cities with expensive property...
Industrial gasholders transformed into luxury modern residences in London
Work has officially completed on the Gasholders residential development in London’s King’s Cross, and the adaptive...
Hedgehog highways make London friendlier for the adorable spiny mammals
Urban areas don't tend to be too kind to hedgehogs. Their numbers are declining in Britain, however some people...
First international Serpentine Pavilion will open in Beijing
The Serpentine Pavilion is going global, with its first international debut in Beijing, China. Launched by London’s...
London to combat plastic waste with network of bottle refill points and fountains
London is taking a swing at plastic waste by offering alternatives to plastic water bottles. Instead of buying...
London architects infuse dated Victorian townhouse with tons of modern personality
Architecture firm LLI Design enhanced and restored this Victorian townhouse in North London while taking care to...