These waterproof shoes are made of recycled coffee grounds
Another innovative sneaker design is headed our way with the #RENS shoe coming from designers in Helsinki, Finland....
A solar-powered, concrete home in Brazil is a powerhouse of sustainability
São Paolo-based firm Steck Arquitetura has just unveiled the Julieta House, a concrete home that spans nearly...
This solar-powered home in Brazil blends into its environment with a massive green roof and an open-air ground floor
When it comes to modern homes, most architects focus on creating a soothing harmony between the indoors and outdoors,...
Cyclo is the packable and sustainable helmet made from recycled plastic
Study after study shows that wearing a helmet saves lives and reduces injuries during an accident, yet some statistics...
Sustainable floating dairy farm in the Netherlands is home to 40 blissful bovines
Years of urban development in the harbor area of the Merwehaven in the Netherlands have led to decline of traditional...
This minimalist prefab playhouse features locally sourced timber, recycled rubber flooring and all-natural finishes
While many children's playhouses might be filled with overly complicated bells and whistles, sometimes the minimalist...
Architects envision a 3D-printed sanctuary tower for Monarch Butterfly
New York City-based design firm, Terreform ONE has unveiled a stunning design concept for an urban Monarch Butterfly...
Sustainably-sourced sunglasses built to last a lifetime rather than a season
Living a sustainable lifestyle is about more than backyard composting and prolific use of Mason jars in lieu of...
This egg carton is made out of seeds that sprout when replanted
As the world teeters on the brink of suffocating from single-use products, some designers are quickly coming up...
Ingenious design sees two tiny homes connected by a light-filled sunroom
When a family of four moved from Hawaii to Portland, Oregon, they desperately missed the tropical climate that...
TREDJE NATUR develops sidewalk tiles to capture and reuse water runoff
As the saying goes, when it rains, it pours. And when it pours, streets flood. This causes problems with the infrastructure...
A firefighter’s stunning skoolie features a bespoke interior design
A man with big dreams now has a big skoolie to bring them to fruition. This beautiful bus conversion by Paved to...
A 1923 building in Quebec is now a light-filled public market complete with aquaponics systems
Discerning foodies in Quebec will soon have a beautiful new market to buy their locally grown fare. Local architectural...
A pair of minimalist cabins is a serene retreat in a Portuguese forest
While most architectural firms often work with demanding clients, Portuguese firm Studio 3a only had two very...
An apartment complex in Amsterdam follows biophilic design principals
Dutch architecture firm GG-loop has wrapped an apartment building in Amsterdam with a beautiful facade of timber...
A decaying shop in Cambodia gains a new life through adaptive reuse principles
Phnom Penh-based firm Bloom Architecture has unveiled a beautiful renovation of a decaying building in Kampot,...
Sublime net-positive energy farmhouse pays homage to the local vernacular
These days, homes are being constructed with any number of sustainable features, but this modern farmhouse in Lincoln,...
Beautiful vacation home in Brazil is crafted from upcycled stone and salvaged bricks
Designed by Curitiba-based firm Solo Arquitetos, the Lake House sits overlooking the expansive wetlands of the...
The reusable LastSwab might just be the last ear swab you ever buy
You may not think about it each day when you toss that cotton swab into the garbage after touching up your make-up...
Jendretzki Design envisions an eco retreat for NYC’s Rat Island
New York-based Jendretzki Design has proposed building an off-grid eco resort on NYC's remote Rat Island. The...
This backpack is made from locally sourced cork and recycled materials
The world’s landfills are piling up. While we hear a lot about how the fashion industry contributes to this problem,...
Eucalyptus screens block out the sun’s harsh rays in this off-grid home
São Paulo-based firm Studio MK27 has unveiled a spectacular home made out of a beautiful blend of natural and...
The Glen House is a sustainable retreat in the mountains of New Hampshire
Hikers have long flocked to Mt. Washington in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Back in 1852, the original...
Bananatex launches a sustainable material revolution at Milan Design Week
A party of three has collaborated to create a multi-purpose material sourced entirely from banana leaves. Swiss...
Stanford’s sustainable scholars building embraces the California landscape
A former parking lot has been converted into the Denning House, the new home for the Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program...
Quirky youth hostel in Taiwan is made from reclaimed materials
Young wanderers traveling to the city of Hualian in Eastern Taiwan can now book a stay in a fun, quirky youth hostel...
A solar-powered houseboat designed for the water-loving adventurer
Marked by a stunning contemporary design normally reserved for land-based structures, +31Architects' latest houseboat...
An earth-bermed hobbit house with two glass arches hits the market for $190,000
While some mistakenly believe that earth-bermed architecture is a passing fad, the truth is that the practice of...
A series of geometric, sustainable treehouses is imagined for the Italian Dolomites
Milan-based design firm Peter Pichler Architecture has unveiled a conceptual design for a series of gorgeous geometrical...
This Ecuadorian home uses the natural elements of rammed earth as a foundation
Rammed earth is a building technique that uses packed raw materials from the earth like gravel, sand, silt or clay...