
ODA's vibrant new complex transforms a conventional DC block
West Half by ODA New York is a multi-use complex that combines architecture, interior design and landscape design...

D.C.’s Watermark luxury apartments receive LEED Gold certification
Washington, D.C.’s Buzzard Point, a post-industrial stretch of waterfront at the intersection of the Anacostia...

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...

Japanese cherry blossoms spring into unusual fall blooms
The springtime cherry blossom festival in Japan is an annual celebration that draws in spectators from all around...

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...

This fine-dining chef transforms food waste into creative gourmet dishes
Around one third of food produced in America is thrown out. But Tim Ma, a former electrical engineer-turned-chef,...

The March for Science kicks off in DC and over 200 other cities around the world tomorrow
Around 1.3 million people participated in March for Science rallies all around the world last year, according to...

Scientists are preparing to march on Washington
With the Women's March on Washington an unmitigated success, scientists are preparing their own demonstration at...

Gorgeous net-zero energy home offers luxury living in Washington, D.C.
A leafy and sought-after neighborhood in Northwest Washington, D.C. hides a luxurious gem of a home with a net-zero...

Solar-powered Embassy of Australia designs unveiled for Washington, D.C.
Designed by Bates Smart’s Sir Osbourne McCutcheon in 1964, the existing Embassy of Australia is an austere monolith...

Amtrak to launch next-gen high-speed trains in US in five years
In a big leap forward for American railroad transportation, Amtrak is accepting a $2.45 billion loan from the federal...

ICEBERGS immerse visitors in a beautiful underwater world in Washington, D.C.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMJCd04ehKc Created as part of the National Building Museum’s Summer Block...

These otherworldly paper mountains will change how you look at everyday objects
http://vimeo.com/59695492 The beauty of Donovan’s site-specific work lies in its unexpected simplicity and...

BIG Unveils 20-Year-Plan to Transform the National Mall
BIG's South Mall redesign will have three main goals: to create a more cohesive and easily navigable master plan...

Empowerhouse Moves Beyond the Solar Decathlon to Become Real Housing in DC
From the very beginning, the Empowerhouse was planned to be more than just an entry for the 2011 Solar Decathlon....