This dynamic parking garage doubles as a public sculpture
In Denmark’s fourth-largest city of Aalborg, Copenhagen-based architecture firm Sangberg has designed a deceptively...
Historic schoolhouse is reborn into a contemporary hotel in the Columbia River Gorge
Historic preservation meets modern hospitality design in The Society Hotel in the Columbia River Gorge, a new 20,000-square-foot...
LARQ: the world’s first portable, self-cleaning water bottle
Water is a basic necessity of life; however, water can also introduce our bodies to bacteria and illnesses if it...
Designers aim to reduce the waste and impact of airlines
Exhibitions of art can, and perhaps should, be thought-provoking, which is exactly the goal of the temporary showing...
Cheer Project creates zero-waste products from pine needles
Sourcing materials is the foundation of every design process, but the practice often doesn’t align with sustainable...
The ultimate guide to eco-friendly period products
If you’re a person who is serious about protecting the environment, you’re probably conscious of how much trash...
Recycled plastic art installation asserts that water is a human right in D.C.
In 2010, the United Nations General Assembly recognized access to clean water as a human right. To raise awareness...
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...
RÆBURN upcycles North Face tents into one-of-a-kind bags
The North Face and British designer Christopher Raeburn of RÆBURN have recently collaborated to launch a new...
This passive house in the Czech Republic uses technology to recycle heat
A unique location and environmentally-friendly passive house design are what define this lovely home on the Czech...
Eco-friendly options for decluttering waste
Clutter in your home creates a weight, in every sense of the word. From the physical weight of moving objects around...
Nestle ditching plastic straws, water bottles to reduce plastic waste
Nestle, the world’s largest packaged food company, is on a mission to reduce plastic waste. This week, the Swiss...
Zero-waste packaging is coming to a freezer aisle near you
This past year, frozen food made a comeback thanks to healthier and tastier options hitting your grocer’s freezer,...
Nature-inspired art gallery is built from bamboo and reused bricks
Belgium- and Brazil-based design practice CRU! architects channeled its passion for bamboo architecture and natural...
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...
Plastic straws are a thing of the past, but which reusable straw is best for the future?
The days where plastic straws and their wrappers litter the countertops of restaurants, coffee shops and fast food...
Fight food waste with these 11 ways to use leftover greens before they spoil
While they are chock-full of nutrients, greens such as spinach, kale, chard and romaine typically do not make for...
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...
The Agraloop turns food waste into sustainable clothing fibers
Don't throw it out — throw it on. The Agraloop Bio-Refinery, a new technology developed by materials science...
This LEED Gold wastewater treatment center is helping a community rethink poo
As anyone who’s been to a community meeting knows, the NIMBY (Not In My Backyard) syndrome is often a frustrating...
Sustainable ‘circular economy’ principles inform Amsterdam’s flexible Circl pavilion
Interdisciplinary design studio DoepelStrijkers designed the interiors of the Circl pavilion, a sustainably minded...
China’s first magazine library is housed in a renovated Beijing hutong
Local architects Fon Studio breathed new life into a Beijing hutong, converting the historic residence into the...
Solar-powered forever home is a modern take on the rustic farmhouse
‘Waste not want not’ seems to be a motto of Horseshoe Residence, a modern solar-powered farmhouse built with...
Give goods, find goods, and do good on National Thrift Store Day
If you’re the type of shopper that lives for finding hidden gems in vintage stores, mark August 17th on your...
This crazy building’s facade is made from 900 black plastic chairs
No, you aren't crazy - the entire exterior of this building is actually covered in chairs. What was once a former...
Adaptable Handball Arena re-houses people displaced by the Olympic Games
This adaptable handball arena proposal would re-house thousands of displaced people after the 2016 Olympic...
Sweden wants to fight waste with new tax breaks for repairs
The Swedish government is unveiling an intriguing plan to discourage throwaway culture. The new proposals would...
Teenager turns a $200 run-down camper into a beautiful cozy escape
When summer rolled around, 14-year-old Ellie Yeater chose to spend her school break a bit differently than her...
Sydney artist upcycles wooden blinds into beautiful pendant lamps
Adrian was inspired to create upcycled lighting after he moved to Australia in 2009 and noticed how people were...