These 3D-printed off-grid tiny houses can withstand hurricanes and earthquakes
These 3D-printed off-grid homes manufactured by Ukrainian startup PassivDom are not only 100% self-sufficient -...
Perkins+Will unveil plans for green-roofed Suzhou Science & Technology Museum
The Chinese city of Suzhou is ringing in the New Year with plans for a green-roofed behemoth of a museum rivaling...
This plant-based water filter works like a tiny Amazon rainforest
We take water for granted far too often. Whole civilizations have fallen as a result of over-exploiting water sources,...
New graphene sieve can remove even small salts from seawater
Graphene is the world's strongest material, but that's not all it can do. The wonder material can also be used...
Inflatable spiky pinecone-shaped roofs top this forest resort in Latvia
Spiky ETFE roofs top this airy forest resort and spa in the historic region of Kurzeme, Latvia. 3GATTI Architecture...
These floating Jellyfish Lodges purify polluted water and air while growing food
Janine Hung created the Jellyfish Lodge as a solution to problems plaguing the world's waterways. The solar-powered...
Parabosol is a portable solar-powered water treatment system for remote areas
Over 1 billion people lack access to safe drinking water globally. Although clean water is a basic human right,...
Groundbreaking affordable, paper-thin filter removes viruses from water
Though over 748 million people around the world don't have access to clean drinking water, water filters aren't...
6 ways to purify water without expensive technology
1. Gooey “cactus gut” The gooey core inside cactus leaves, called mucilage, has been known to remove sediment...
Cornell’s new polymer could revolutionize water purification
Researchers at Cornell University have developed a new polymer that could transform the way water is purified around...
Incredible KOHLER Clarity purifies drinking water for less than one cent a day
Unveiled at Greenbuild 2015, the simple yet powerful KOHLER Clarity combines the company’s design prowess and...
NYC students aim to fill New York Harbor with a billion oysters by 2030
While some may think that the slimy little creature is only good with a little tabasco and served on a cracker,...
The Blue Diversion Toilet is an off-grid portable potty that filters waste water for washing
According to the World Health Organization, some 2.5 billion people lack access to improved (ie., safe, clean)...
Flussbad Berlin Wants to Build an Enormous Natural Swimming Pool in the City’s River
Nonprofit Flussbad Berlin has proposed a remarkable brownfield rejuvenation project for the center of Berlin: transforming...
Amazing Pop-Up Solar Power Station Delivers Energy Anywhere it’s Needed
Ecosphere Technologies' latest product combines several of our very favorite things in one easy-to-transport package:...
Sao Paulo’s Urban Garden is a Green Paradise in the Center of Brazil’s Most Cosmopolitan City
Related: Top 5 Urban Farms in New York City The original building was inspired by the Pompidou center in...
NKD AQUA POD Promises to Supercharge Filtered Water with Minerals and Electrolytes
There are plenty of water filtration systems that promise to help rid your tap water of microorganisms and bacteria,...
Moringa Oleifera Tree Seed Extracts Purify Water Naturally
Moringa Oliefera tree seeds via Shutterstock A seed extract from the Moringa Oleifera tree could provide a natural...
ÖKO’s NASA Filtration Bottle Turns Sickly Soda into Drinkable Water
Swiss company ÖKO has utilized NASA filtration technology to create a bottle that can turn sodas (or anything...
Melbourne Water Encourages Australian Citizens to Build 10,000 Rain Gardens
Melbourne Water, a water supply company owned by the Victorian State Government, is encouraging Australian residents...
Berkey Water Filters Provide Clean, Fresh Drinking Water At Home and In Disaster Relief
With bottled water and potable tap water both so readily available in developed countries, it's easy to take clean...
Oyster-tecture: Scape Studio Plans to Build a Park Filled with Millions of Oysters to Clean the Gowanus Canal
NYC has some great oyster bars, but its most in-demand shellfish yet may soon be coming to the Gowanus Canal instead...
Badboot: The World’s Largest Floating Swimming Pool Opens Today in Antwerp!
The idea for Badboot originated only a year ago. In that short span of time a dedicated group of investors received...
BMW’s Waterfall Pavilion Shows Off Efficient Vehicles in London’s Olympic Park
Serie Architects took inspiration from the Victorian bandstand to create the temporary showroom for BMW during...
Badboot: Massive Floating Eco Swimming Pool Coming to Antwerp This Summer
Badboot arose from the city's need to provide more amenities and offer another outdoor public swimming pool. Sculp(IT)...
Crank-Powered Sidewinder Purifies Water With UV Light
For outdoorsy people who hate bothering with packs of environmentally-unfriendly plastic water bottles, we've got...
Ec-O is a Self-Sustaining Living Bench Made From Retired Airplanes
Street benches are essential fixtures in any urban environment -- after a whole day of walking around from place...
Nanoparticle Science Helps Create Low-Cost Water Purification Systems
In a study funded by the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health, researchers have found...
Replacing Ugly Construction Site Barriers with Beautiful Living Green Walls
Normally at a big construction site, an ugly OSB wall plastered with posters provides a barrier between the site...
Project H Will Fund a Lifestraw for Mumbai for $25
Building off the success of the Lifestraw Personal water filtration device, Vestergaard Frandsen's new Lifestraw...