The 2018 Super Bowl stadium in Minnesota offsets 100% of its energy
The NFL’s Super Bowl LII kicks off on Sunday—but football won’t be the only thing on our mind when the game...
Striking modern home celebrates natural materials for a timeless aesthetic
Minneapolis-based architecture firm Strand Design completed Theodore Wirth Ranch, a beautiful home designed to...
Stunning home fuses modern Scandinavian design with the Minnesotan outdoors
Nature takes center stage in the Northern Lake Home, a gorgeous luxury house hidden away in the woods of northern...
Tesla-powered trolley spotted charging in Minnesota
Tesla vehicles are the only ones that can charge via a Supercharger, at least at this time. So the sight of what...
3M unveils inspiring new innovation and design hub in Minnesota
The new studio, located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, will provide a variety of spaces for research and collaboration,...
Watch frozen ice sheets from Lake Superior float ashore like shards of glass
Mother Nature put on a dramatic show this past week when massive solid ice sheets piled up like broken shards of...
California and Minnesota state parks are free on Black Friday
Forget the stampedes at the mall. Forget the sidewalk sales. Forget the shopping bags and gift receipts. This Black...
LEO A DALY created a green-roof underground passage for the students of Minnesota State
The 140-foot long, 12-foot wide underground structure connects Minnesota State Mankato’s Memorial Library and...
Whitetail Woods Regional Park Gets Three New Elevated Camper Cabins
As part of the grand opening for the new 456-acre park in Dakota County, Minnesota, Whitetail Woods Regional Park...
First Vegan Butcher Shop in the U.S. Set to Open in Minneapolis
The first vegan butcher shop in the U.S. has just been successfully funded through Kickstarter. The brainchild...
Miniature Star Wars Terrariums Bring Far Away Galaxies Into Your Home!
"Do or do not, there is no try," Yoda instructs Luke in Star Wars. Larson doesn't need to worry about trying to...
Crop-Ravaging Worm Evolves to Eat Bioengineered Corn
In a giant case of "we told you so", a group of scientists from Iowa State University published a report this week...
The INLET Wall Socket Conserves Energy While Increasing Child Safety
Since its invention, the standard electrical outlet has changed little in function or appearance. The INLET by...
‘Green Cremation’ Company Resomation Ltd Comes To Minnesota
Last year, we did an article on Resomation Ltd, a Scottish company that aims to combat the environmental impact...
Minnesota Town to Tap into its Own Sewers for Geothermal Energy
Cities and companies around the world tap into geothermal energy -- the thermal energy below the Earth's surface...
Arizona, Minnesota and Wisconsin are the US’s Fastest Warming States
A new study from Climate Central has revealed that although the continental U.S. has warmed by about 1.3°F over...
Duo-Gard’s Blossoms of Hope Bus Shelter Sprouts in Minneapolis
Incorporating public art into new developments is not a new practice, but one developer in Minneapolis took the...
Wil Natzel’s Cardboard Night Blooms Set to Sprout at the 2012 Northern Spark Festival
Artist Wil Natzel is creating a pop-up art installation of incredible cardboard flowers near the Stone Arch Bridge...
Priscilla of Boston Destroys Unsold Wedding Dresses Instead of Donating Them
After 65 years, high-end bridal chain Priscilla of Boston recently announced that it would close all of its locations...
Floating Islands Will Restore Life to Minnesota’s Spring Lake
What do you do with a "severely impaired" body of water and an unsightly shoreline park that is riddled with invasive...
Gorgeous Minnesota Wildlife Refuge Center Protects Nature With Its Tiny Footprint
Completed in 2008, the 12,800 square foot facility provides opportunities for visitors and education groups to...
Incredible Ice Castles Grown by a Minnesota Man Using Geothermal Heating System
Hanson's first castle started in 2007 and grew to about 16 feet with two levels. In the 2008-2009 season, it...
Modern, Green US-Canada Border Crossing by Julie Snow Architects
The border between Canada and the US in Minnesota is an expansive, open wetland bog and the Port of Entry is conceived...
PREFAB FRIDAY: Clara Cabin by hiveMODULAR
As spring pushes forward and lazy, summer nights begin to envelop us, many people will daydream of the great outdoors...
AIA’S NEW HOW-TO WEBSITE: Featuring green design
Daunted by the process of selecting an architect to work with you on your next project? The American Institute...