This new book documents a permaculture hotspot in Berlin
Hidden away in Berlin’s historical bohemian district of Rixdorf in Neukölln is a special garden and restaurant...
Biomimicry house hints at a solution to the climate crisis
Houses separate us from nature. At least, that's the idea we've had until now. Architecture that uses biomimicry,...
Why is permaculture gardening so popular?
It’s time to shake up everything you know about gardening. While you likely envision rows of your favorite herbs...
These bioclimatic student dorms use low-cost, sustainable materials
In the tropical Vietnamese province of Dong Nai, Southeast Asian architecture firm T3 Architects has...
Vincent Callebaut proposes a green, food-producing footbridge for Paris
Vincent Callebaut Architectures has unveiled fantastical designs for the Green Line, a futuristic “inhabited...
Zimbabwe permaculture education center promotes self-sufficiency
German architecture firm Studio Anna Heringer has completed the first kindergarten in Zimbabwe's Chimanimani...
myfood’s smart greenhouses can grow nearly 900 pounds of produce a year
At CES 2020, French startup myfood presented a smart greenhouse that it says can grow up to 400 kilograms (880...
Passive solar community in Brazil combines social justice and sustainability
To empower a marginalized community in Brazil’s Maranhão state, São Paulo-based architecture firm Estudio...
Studio NAB proposes rebuilding Notre Dame with a greenhouse and apiary
After a devastating blaze consumed the Cathedral of Notre Dame’s wooden roof and iconic central spire, architects...
Permaculture feeds and empowers refugees in Uganda
Refugees arrive at Palabek refugee camp in Northern Uganda with the clothes on their back and what little they...
Historic Luxembourg building is metamorphosed into an eco-friendly powerhouse
Paris-based Vincent Callebaut Architectures has placed first in POST Luxembourg’s international design competition...
This self-sustaining Australian home harvests its own food, energy, and water
Building a self-sustaining home can involve a higher upfront investment, but it usually pays off in the long run...
Steve Areen's incredible DIY wagon home built with mostly recycled materials
Steve Areen is one of those people who turns everything into gold. And by gold, I mean magic. I mean soul. We saw...
Paris has a new underground - a massive farm for mushrooms and veggies
La Caverne is a unique urban farm that grows mushrooms, herbs and greens beneath the streets of Paris. Located...
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...
