Tartu turns a major street into a car-free haven for a month
For the entire month of July, the Estonian city of Tartu transformed one of its main streets in the heart of the...
New Arizona highrise takes sustainable luxury to another level
This 12-story residential tower doesn't just boast an impressive luxury highrise condominium design,...
Vollebak’s Garbage Watch is a timeless solution for e-waste
Vollebak, a company at the core of sustainable clothing innovation, targets time itself with a new prototype, the...
This sustainable Jackson Hole residence has a LED-lit indoor slide
The Jackson Tech House not only has spectacular views of the Teton Range from its location high on a double sloped...
Pela offers biodegradable phone cases and other zero-waste products
Cell phones have become ubiquitous in the world, with the average phone being replaced every 1.5 to 2 years. Along...
Now is the best time to build a home you never want to leave
Whether you are still sheltering in place or your area’s lockdowns are just lifting after months indoors, right...
Native Shoes’ Bloom collection is made of repurposed algae
Many conventional shoes are made with materials sourced from petroleum, but conscientious companies, like Native...
Skate the streets in style on these handmade wood skateboards
With limited traffic on the roads, cruising down abandoned streets on a slick new skateboard can be a dream come...
This modular, off-grid design can adapt to any landscape
DIY home design is a life-long dream of many, and today's architects are making it easier than ever to build your...
Costa Rican eco-lodge is made of reclaimed wood from a 100-year-old home
Costa Rican architectural firm Gussa has unveiled a peaceful eco-lodge located on the country's beautiful Caribbean...
Snazzy garden shed doubles as rainwater runoff solution
When most people think of a garden shed, they more than likely conjure up simple images of utilitarian boxes stored...
DIY yurt could be the answer for true social distancing
In these trying days when social distancing seems to be so hard for so many, perhaps a change of living space is...
Solar powered hotel opens in Indian wine-growing region
Mumbai-based firm Sanjay Puri Architects has just completed work on a beautiful hotel in northern India known...
Vincent Callebaut unveils bioclimatic LEED-Gold timber tower
Known for their love of infusing modern structures with an abundance of greenery, the prolific Paris-based practice Vincent...
Solar-powered community hub in Australia emphasizes green design
Residents of the Australian suburb of Bayswater now have a new community center to enjoy. Designed by Melbourne-based...
UK university unveils efficient, BREEAM-certified learning center
Years ago, Durham University decided to implement a 10-year plan to improve on-campus facilities for its student...
Intergravity launches sustainable clothing that reduces the need to do laundry
An exciting trend is hitting the fashion market, and it’s not about the coolest design or newest fad — it’s...
Hydroelectric art gallery will generate enough wave power to be 100% self-sustaining
London-based architect Margot Krasojevic has just unveiled a futuristic art gallery that runs on hydroelectric...
Green-roofed brick home ‘disappears’ into the landscape
Antwerp-based studio Studio Okami Architects has unveiled a design that masterfully blends a home into its surrounding...
Off-grid geodesic cabins by FUGU can handle harsh climates
From remote snow-covered mountains to idyllic beaches in far-flung corners of the earth, Parisian studio FUGU has...
Barcelona’s new solar-powered sports center features a green facade
Barcelona, a city well-known for its avant-garde architecture, both modern and historic, is going green. Local...
Tiny prefab cabins in Brazilian forest assembled in under two days
Brazilian architecture firm Porto Quadrado has revealed a serene refuge composed of three prefab cabins...
KUKU birdhouses combine sustainability and wildlife protection
Birds play an important role in the environment. They are responsible for dispersing seeds, pollination and...
Sophisticated, sustainable lakeside cabin showcases the best of Nordic minimalism
With its black-oiled timber cladding, angular zinc roofs and minimalist interior, the 3-Square House by Helsinki-based...
Passive design helps this home adapt to rainforest climate
Building in extreme landscapes and climates comes with all sorts of complications, but one savvy architect managed...
UNSense to develop a 100-home “real-life testing environment” for the future of housing
UNSense, an arch-tech startup launched by UNStudio, has announced plans to develop an adaptive neighborhood of...
Eco-friendly house uses only 19% of the energy compared to a new home
Lexington, Massachusetts is known for its historical landmarks, but now the city is also home to a powerhouse of energy-efficient...
Energy-efficient Indian home features beautiful greenery
Mumbai based architecture and design firm, unTAG has just unveiled a stunning home built for a retired...
Cross-laminated timber makes this Scottish home climate resistant
Scottish firm Mary Arnold Foster Architects has unveiled a stunning home made out of several timber “pods”...
Cool retro boats restored with electric motors
For those planning a summer day on the waterways of Lake Michigan, there's a new ecological option that will help...