Berkshire Residence targets Passive House standards
Brooklyn-based design studio Of Possible recently completed the Berkshire Residence, a 3,600-square-foot contemporary...
Solar-powered Lowell Justice Center will be Massachusetts’ first LEED Platinum courthouse
Half-an-hour north of Boston, the Massachusetts city of Lowell has recently welcomed the new Lowell Justice Center,...
Solar-powered Harvard ArtLab to meet net-zero energy targets
Harvard University has added yet another sustainable building to its campus — the Harvard Artlab, a contemporary...
Kin Travel is offering unique vacation ideas that benefit destinations through conservation and sustainability
Traveling is becoming more and more convenient through the help of new technology, but sadly it doesn't always...
Net-zero home is designed to blend in with its natural, protected landscape
Located adjacent to designated wetlands, the Tung House by Seoul-based firm Project Architecture is a net-zero...
Eco-friendly Community Rowing Boathouse boasts a stunning kinetic facade
Cambridge-based Anmahian Winton Architects has designed a new eco-friendly home for the largest public rowing organization...
Fairytale-like “Gingerbread House” hits the market for $2.2M
If you’ve ever wanted to live in a fairytale-like haven, prepare to fall in love with this charming estate that...
Thoreau’s Walden Pond is under threat from human activities
In his book first published as Walden; or, Life in the Woods, transcendentalist Henry David Thoreau reflected...
Thresher sharks die in Massachusetts – likely due to cold shock
Winter is here, and it appears even marine creatures are feeling the impact. The Atlantic White Shark Conservancy...
Boston just officially banned single-use plastic bags
Boston just became Massachusetts' 60th town to pass a ban on plastic bags. Mayor Martin Walsh recently signed the...
INTERVIEW: Inhabitat’s own Greg Beach on telling global stories through the lens of a small town
How much do you know about your hometown? Author and Inhabitat writer Greg Beach, who moved to Watertown, Massachusetts...
Nantucket to be powered by a 48 MWh Tesla Powerpack system
Over 10,000 people live on the island of Nantucket, Massachusetts. To deal with electricity demand and replace...
Boston outlines its plans to adapt to rising sea levels
Boston, Massachusetts recently announced specific infrastructure projects and policies that must be implemented...
Scientists warn CO2 from warming soils could lead to uncontrollable temperature rise
There's a lot scientists don't know about how global warming could impact Earth's natural systems. Now, a 26-year-study...
“Mount Trashmore” of Massachusetts transformed into clean energy hub
Who says there's no such thing as second chances? An historically off-putting landfill in Brockton, Massachusetts,...
Boston public schools phase in new map to decolonize curriculum
The global map on which all your geographical knowledge is based probably wasn't as accurate as you thought. For...
Platinum LEED Carnegie Library in Athol merges the old with the new
Boston architecture firm Tappé Architects have merged the old with the new in the transformation of this historic...
Massachusetts lawmakers sponsor 100% renewable energy bill
Massachusetts could become the first state in America to be powered entirely by renewable energy. Lawmakers recently...
Grow Box home clad in weathering steel harmonizes with a plot full of Japanese maple trees
The 1,975-square-foot house is located in Lexiton, Massachusetts, on a lot populated by over 40 different varieties...
Kurgo’s bright orange shipping container office is a haven for dogs
The canine accessory and travel supply company's office combines two of our favorite things: dogs and shipping...
What looks like giant white crystals is actually a lake house in Western Massachusetts
The house is wrapped in a timber wall that also functions as a retaining wall for the landscape. This encloses...
Eclectic Mill No. 5 is an innovative hipster haven housed within a converted textile mill in Lowell
Envisioned as a haven for creatives, Mill No. 5 is anchored by office spaces for small tech start-ups. The mixed-use...
How The Clark Art Institute’s Renovation Saved a Whopping 1,000,000 Gallons of Water
The Sterling & Francine Clark Art Institute, also known as The Clark, originally opened in 1955 in Williamstown,...
Before Supermarkets, People Foraged for Food Out in Nature (and We Still Can)
Before we gathered our food in grocery carts and online services like Peapod, we gathered it straight from the...
Fantastic Plastic ‘House with Big Window’ is Extremely Energy Efficient
Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, this 19th century home has recently undergone through a massive renovation....
Brooklyn Boulders Rock Climbing Gym Allows Workers to “Climb the Walls” to Reduce Stress
Do stressful workdays make you want to climb the walls? Well, thanks to Brooklyn Boulders, you can now literally...
Learn Passive Solar Design with Boston Architectural College’s Brand New Online Course
For those of you not familiar with ‘passive heating and cooling design’, it’s a building design strategy...
TF-X: Terrafugia Unveils the World’s First Flying Hybrid-Electric Car
Founded by MIT graduates in 2006, Terrafugia has recently tested their first flying car - the Transition. A sleek...
North Shore Community College’s Solar-Powered Health Professions Center Achieves Zero Net Energy
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is the proud owner of this new ZNEB building, and in partnership with the Department...
Massachusetts’ John W Olver Transit Center is the Nation’s First Net Zero Bus Station
John W. Olver Transit Center by Charles Rose Architects serves as the new central bus station for the city of Greenfield...