This couch made from recycled water bottles is built to last a lifetime
In recent years, companies have started to repurpose the massive amounts of used-once-then-trashed plastic in new...
A glowing river of books creates a traffic-free haven in Ann Arbor
In their latest installment of Literature vs Traffic, Spanish design collective luzinterruptus transformed a major...
Community hub built of recycled materials spotlights exploitation of nature in Vietnam
In their latest eco-friendly project, Vietnamese design studio H&P Architects completed an inspiring community...
A guide to the best holiday gifts for an eco-friendly home
As adults, receiving gifts to adorn a home or apartment is one of the greatest joys in life. Whether you’re searching...
Outdoor giant Merrell presents its most sustainable shoe to date
Outdoor apparel leader Merrell has unveiled its most sustainable shoe yet — and not just a single style, but...
nat-2 creates a completely vegan sneaker made from coffee
Vegan sneakers? You bet! Most people know that the fashion industry is notorious for contributing to global waste,...
Denver firefighter uses 9 shipping containers to build a stunning family home
Denver-based firefighter Regan Foster used to spend his days putting out fires, but while recovering from a work-related...
Everlane introduces long-lasting outerwear made from recycled water bottles
The ReNew outerwear line, launched in late October by Everlane, has yanked three million water bottles out of the...
A dark, damp house becomes a sustainable, sun-soaked abode
Formerly cold, dim and damp, a terrace house in Northcote, Victoria has been reborn into a vibrant and welcoming...
A gloomy house is revived as a modern solar home built of recycled materials
A dark and gloomy, non-insulated dwelling with zero views to speak of has been dramatically transformed into a...
Enjoy a mint julep on this tiny farmhouse’s charming front porch
If there is one thing that typically eludes tiny home design, it's open-air space. That's what makes this gorgeous,...
Architects recycle shipping containers into a breezy Dhaka home
In Dhaka, Bangladesh, local architecture firm River & Rain transformed four shipping containers into a light-filled,...
This rammed earth home in India uses recycled materials throughout
When a family of six approached Indian architectural practice Wallmakers for a low-cost home, the architects saw...
This net-zero home is inspired by Iceland’s volcanic landscapes
In sunny Santa Monica, local studio Minarc has unveiled one of its latest projects built from mnmMOD panels, its...
A curved tunnel provides an unexpected connection in a renovated, mid-century home
When a well-traveled couple tapped Australian design practice Nic Owen Architects to renovate and expand their...
Oregon initiates first modern statewide refillable glass bottle system in the US
At the beginning of the century, refillable bottles were the only option when you purchased a beer or soda from...
6 tips for crafting an eco-friendly Halloween costume
It is hard to believe, but it’s almost that time of year again when sugar-hyped witches, ghosts, superheroes...
10 sustainable Halloween decorations for your green home
Halloween is just around the corner, but when it comes to decorating your home for the spooky holiday, it can be...
This tiny shipping container home adapts to your needs
The tiny-living movement is thriving for a variety of reasons. An emphasis on minimalism, financial benefits and...
Starbucks unveils store built from 29 recycled shipping containers in Taiwan
Starbucks Taiwan will debut its first Asia Pacific store that is built from recycled shipping containers in the...
A tiny, rustic, off-grid cabin sits on vast 300 acres in Australia
When clients tasked Melbourne-based firm MRTN Architects with designing a new home for their whopping 300 acres...
A dome made of rearview mirrors, seat belts and soda bottles floats on Grand River
Husband-and-wife team Amanda Schachter and Alexander Levi of New York City-based SLO Architecture recently set...
Architect crafts a new work studio from an old shipping container
When it came to expanding his practice after years of working from home, Canadian architect Randy Bens knew that...
This tiny home is afforded extra space thanks to a large deck
Barlo Smith and Shona Macpherson are putting a unique twist on the tiny house revolution. The Australian couple...
A quirky bar in Shanghai is built from colorful recycled materials
A playful piece of Brazil has popped up on the streets of Shanghai in the form of Barraco, a Brazilian-themed bar...
A sustainable campus is built from 22 recycled shipping containers
The International Sustainable Development Studies Institute in Thailand is taking its own teachings to heart with...
Harvest your own produce at this solar-powered wellness retreat
The Inn at Moonlight Beach, located near San Diego, puts a fresh spin on wellness retreats. The inn was built 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...
Shipping containers become a spectacular plant-covered gallery
São Paulo-based architecture studio SuperLimão and architect Gabriela Coelho recently completed GSC, a massive...
A historic farmhouse is transformed into a modern home with a green roof
The building elements of a century-old farmhouse in Park City, Utah have been salvaged and transformed into a beautiful...