Can paint eat smog? Volkswagen thinks so.
People in cities like London, Cardiff, Manchester, Bristol, Birmingham and Bristol may notice a new series...
Scientists create revolutionary ultra-white paint inspired by beetles
Researchers just unveiled what could be the whitest natural substance on earth. It's composed of cellulose and...
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...
School principal uses $22,000 of paint to transform former slum into a rainbow wonderland
We all know a fresh coat of paint does wonders for a room but what about repainting an entire town? That's exactly...
INFOGRAPHIC: How polluted is the air in your home?
How clean is the air inside your home? Although you might not be aware of them, it's possible that many pollutants...
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....
New Nanomaterial Could be a Major Breakthrough for Concentrated Solar Power
Concentrated solar power (CSP) is set to become much more efficient - a team of researchers at UC San Diego just...
Is Your House Trying to Kill You?
If you live in a house built before 1978, there’s a good chance it’s secretly plotting to kill you. According...
How To: Create Unique Fabric Prints with Veggies
Here’s What You’ll Need: Potato, yam, sweet potato, jicama, or other firm, starchy veggies Paring knife and...
GREEN BUILDING 101: Environmentally Friendly Lighting for Health and Well-Being
Lighting is one of the most critical—and most visceral—qualities of an indoor space, and the difference between...
GREEN BUILDING 101: Materials & Resources, Part 2—The Great Indoors
In our last Green Building 101 post, we delved into the LEED-H criteria for sustainable residential materials and...
DIY Gift: Make Chalkboard Mugs for the Holidays!
Inexpensive and easy to make, chalkboard mugs are ideal for any tea or coffee aficionado on your list. You can...
Dutch Scientists Create Self-Healing Nano Coating That Could Keep Your Car Permanently Clean!
A team of scientists from the Eindhoven University of Technology have developed a coating with a surface that repairs...
Street Artist Megx Paints German Bridge to Look Like Giant LEGO Bricks!
It took Martin four weeks to complete the project, which required a lot of help from the municipality who cordoned...
The Best Green Designs from the NeoCon World's Trade Fair
InterfaceFLOR's giant recycled elephant was created in partnership with the Human Elephant Foundation and Chicago’s...
