LEED Platinum high-rise in Toronto promotes sustainable living
Aqualina at Bayside, a new multistory residence in Toronto, has just earned LEED Platinum certification — a first...
Sustainable ‘circular economy’ principles inform Amsterdam’s flexible Circl pavilion
Interdisciplinary design studio DoepelStrijkers designed the interiors of the Circl pavilion, a sustainably minded...
5 festive Christmas ornaments you can make from recycled paper
Decoupage Christmas Trees What you'll need: Recycled cardboard (cereal boxes, mailers, boxes, old notebook...
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...
HOW TO: Recycle a sweater into a cuddly pillow for your couch
Its that time of year when winter looms long, and we're all spending a bit too much time indoors. Are the throw...
Recycled plastic paving company Platio installs first 3 solar systems
We're so excited to announce that the Hungarian startup Platio, which designed a modular energy-harvesting paving...
Researchers successfully made a battery out of trash
If there’s one thing that abounds on planet Earth, it is man-made trash. Fortunately, researchers have developed...
Myanmar’s eco-friendly startup transforms trash into treasure—and jobs
Trash is a big problem in Myanmar. Garbage is scattered in the streets with smells of burning trash never far behind—but...
DIY: Recycle last year’s Christmas cards into a colorful bunting garland
Step One: Gather your materials Old Christmas cards Colorful paper or card stock Twine, string, yarn or thin...
Top 10 crazy christmas trees made from bottles, bikes, shopping carts and more!
RECYCLED BIKE TIRE TREE This Christmas tree in Bermondsey Square, London is made out of 35 wheels reclaimed...
6 eco-friendly gift wrap alternatives
Fabric Gift Wrap Fabric is the perfect reuseable material for wrapping presents because it comes in lots of...
11 green building materials that are way better than concrete
1. Straw Bales Rather than relying on new research and technology, straw bale building hearkens back to the...
HOW TO: Recycle a Tin Can Into a Gorgeous Outdoor Lantern for Summer Parties
STEP 1: GATHER YOUR MATERIALS All you need to do to get started on this eco-friendly summer craft project is...
CastAway makes furniture out of waste that forces us question modern consumerist culture
We live in a world dominated by the waste produced by the consumerist disposable society; everybody knows that....
16 upcycled Mason jar crafts and projects that are kid-approved
Glass Mason jars are perhaps the ultimate upcycling ingredient of all time. They come in all shapes, sizes, and...
Sugru helps you repair and rejuvenate your stuff so you don’t have to throw it away
When you find a hole in one of your boots, or the handle snaps off your favorite tool, what do you usually do?...
DIY: 3 Cool Crafts to Make with Household Twine
So, you're trapped indoors because it's -90 degrees outside, and you're going a little stir crazy. How can you...
DIY: Craft an adorable Christmas village from recycled cardboard
Step One: Gather your materials: • Corrugated cardboard box • Box cutter • Utility knife • Scissors •...
INFOGRAPHIC: Recycling tips for the holidays
Have you heard the term "closing the loop" with regard to holiday shopping? It refers to the idea of purchasing...
Low-Cost Lapdeck is a Recycled Cardboard Laptop Desk You Can Take Anywhere
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmyB9gOX7Fg] Despite all the buzz about standing desks, there are still...
The Best Green Designs from Designersblock at the London Design Festival
Artist Laura Daza is intrigued by how color has been used throughout the ages, and has used both the rituals and...
Tinplate Girl Upcycles Old Tin Cans into Airships, Toys, and Sculptures
The creative team has made a wide array of artistic projects ranging from miniature steam boats to children's pinwheels....
Functional Eco Design Gems at Milan Design Week 2014
I'll begin with the installation, sponsored by Marni and exhibited at Viale Umbria 42. This big and luminous open...
GREEN BUILDING 101: Materials and Resources Part 1—Sustainable Building Supplies
When we think of greenhouse gas emissions, some of us might envision a tailpipe spewing exhaust... but 40% of the...
Reclaimed Plastic Furniture Can Help You Recline in Style
Isn't it ironic that most things that are made of plastic are used only once and then thrown into the trash, but...
Best Green Designs From the Final Days of Milan Design Week
José Rodrigues de Araùjo's fabulous Bota Bandeira boots (displayed at the Brazilian exhibition) look like they...
Our Favorite Green Designs from Designersblock at Milan Design Week
The Experimental Vases designed by the Cray Collectivewere created in soft plastic moulds, which allows the material...
Brera District Exhibits Designs for a Strong, Sustainable Future at Milan Design Week
Sweden-based designer Hampus Penttinen created his Svartskär chair out of the flotsam that washes up on the shore...
Sustainable Design Shines at Milan Design Week’s Ventura Lambrate Exhibition
Studio Makkink & Bey designed a cheese maker for Imperfect Design, which consists of 9 different elements crafted...
The Best Green Designs from Salone Satellite at Milan Design Week
MaterialConnexion is a material library with the latest innovations for design schools, architects, and creatives...