Biomaterials Archive debuts at Dutch Design Week 2019
Dutch Design Week, the largest design event in Northern Europe, is back once again this October to show how pioneering designers around the globe are changing the world for the better. Spread out...
View ArticleTwo beautiful, self-sustaining tiny cabins rest on a remote island off the...
Finnish designers Aleksi Hautamäki and Milla Selkimaki have done what many only dream of — they have bought an entire island to construct a gorgeous off-grid retreat.
View ArticleGirl Scouts build bee hotels to help save wild bees
To help save these vital pollinators, a Denver-based Girls Scouts day camp built miniature hotels to house and protect solitary wild bees.
View ArticleGlobal renewable energy is projected to rise by 50% in the next 5 years, IEA...
The International Energy Agency (IEA) recently released its Renewables 2019 market forecast, detailing analysis on renewable energy and technologies. In the report, industry trends show that the...
View ArticleGreen-roofed CLT classrooms immerse children in nature
After transforming a historic castle into a secondary school for the Groenendaal College, Antwerp architectural firm HUB was approached once again by the same client to tackle another inspiring school...
View ArticleDesigner invents self-testing HIV kit made out of recycled plastic
One of the largest obstacles in HIV prevention is the lack of clinics and resources in developing countries around the world. Now, British product designer Hans Ramzan has unveiled a solution that...
View ArticleA tour of Seattle Chocolate elicits a deep appreciation for cacao
A tour of the Seattle Chocolate factory helps visitors deepen their appreciation of one of the world’s favorite treats.
View ArticlePizza Hut is testing plant-based Incogmeato sausage pizzas served in round boxes
The plant-based meat wave is sweeping the nation, and Pizza Hut is the latest fast food franchise to join the meatless bandwagon.
View ArticleNorwegian Air introduces SkyBreathe app to help reduce annual CO2 emissions
True to its fame as Norway’s most sustainable airline and as the two-time International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) recipient of the “Most Fuel-Efficient Airline on Transatlantic Routes”...
View ArticleMacKay-Lyons Sweetapple designs holiday retreats for an island community
Renowned for beautiful views, indigenous history, and a famous golf resort, Ontario’s Bigwin Island will also soon be home to a new planned community spearheaded by MacKay-Lyons Sweetapple Architects,...
View ArticleSculptural, solar-powered home generates more energy than it uses
Certified LEED Platinum, the single-family home offsets all its energy use with a 10 kW rooftop solar array and geothermal wells drilled beneath the driveway.
View ArticleMacys and Bloomingdales to be fur-free by 2021
In partnership with the Humane Society of the United States, both Macy’s and its subsidiary, Bloomingdale’s, will cease sales of authentic fur.
View ArticleUnfavorable times for the electric scooter industry
Once billed as an environmentally-friendly and enterprising venture, the electric scooter-sharing micromobility business has not lived up to the promising hype but is now looking dismal. Reality...
View ArticleLiving Vehicle's 2020 travel trailer generates a whopping 200 percent more...
A few years ago, we estimated that HofArc’s Living Vehicle would be the future of off-grid living, and now the company has unveiled a new-and-improved model that ups the game when it comes to off-grid,...
View Article10 healthy Halloween treats to make this October
We’ve rounded up a list of 10 healthier options for Halloween party treats that are good for you while still maintaining the spooky holiday spirit.
View ArticleFour alpine apartments rise from a green-roofed complex in the Czech Republic
In place of the barrier-like shopping complex that had obstructed views into the village, the architects created a green-roofed commercial plinth topped with four timber-clad apartment towers.
View ArticleAmazon rainforest might reach irreversible tipping point as early as 2021
Relentless Amazon deforestation and gross mishandling of the region by Brazilian authorities and agricultural advocates are pushing the world’s largest tropical rainforest closer to the brink of...
View ArticleResearch finds heart attacks and strokes surge on high pollution days in England
A new study published by King’s College London (KCL) reports that elevated levels of air pollution contribute to increased spikes in cardiac arrests, stroke admissions and asthma hospitalizations.
View ArticleNew biofabricated clothing made from algae goes through photosynthesis just...
Related: SAOLA offers sustainable sneakers sourced from algae and recycled plastic + Roya Aghighi Via Dezeen biogarmentry, roya aghighi, living clothes eco fashion, eco clothing
View ArticleItalys 2020 World Expo pavilion celebrates sustainable, circular design
The temporary structure embodies circular principles to minimize waste and integrate recycled materials such as coffee grounds, mycelium and ocean plastic.
View ArticleHave an eco-friendly Halloween and aim for zero-waste this October
Holidays and celebrations can take a toll on the environment. Between waste and consumption, Halloween festivities leave behind a giant carbon footprint. But with a little purposeful planning, your...
View ArticleIllegal logging possibly contributes to majority of mislabeled wood in US...
Mislabeling often signals wrongful supply chain violations — illegal logging and deforestation — that consequently hamper endeavors to promote sustainable wood.
View ArticleNewly released video game challenges players to survive the climate apocalypse
Ever wonder how you’ll survive an apocalyptic climate crisis? People can now get a simulated preview of their survival chances in a newly released, multiplatform video game, The Climate Trail.
View ArticleThis Dark Beacon warns of the dangers of sea level rise
Set atop a small hill overlooking the old harbor, the installation — titled the Dark Beacon — is placed close to an existing lighthouse that serves as a counterpoint to the pavilion; whereas the...
View ArticleAutomatic, soil-less garden system lets you grow 76 plants in your own home
One of the biggest complaints about urban living is the lack of space to grow your own veggies, but this automatic home garden can fit in nearly any kitchen space.
View ArticleThe Ocean Cleanup reveals the Interceptor to remove plastic pollution from...
After recently announcing its first success at collecting plastic waste from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, The Ocean Cleanup team is widening efforts by addressing the main entry point of litter —...
View ArticleIce melt uncovers five new islands in the Russian Arctic
Five new Russian islands have emerged from the mass melting of glaciers and sea ice in the Arctic region.
View ArticleGiant glowing letters wrap MVRDV's bold WERK12 building in Munich
Combining playful design with contemporary architecture, Dutch firm MVRDV has just completed WERK12, a mixed-use development near Munich’s East Station that catches the eye with its bold and expressive...
View ArticleGeothermal-powered home fuses high-end luxury with restraint
Fitted with custom designs and high-end finishes, the home’s decor is deliberately pared down for a modern and minimalist look that inspired the project’s name, “Bold, rather than brash.”
View ArticleAluminum cans vs plastic bottles: which is best for the environment?
We’ve all been guilty of buying an unsustainable beverage every once in a while. But when faced with the perplexing conundrum of whether to grab that plastic bottle or aluminum can, which do you choose...
View ArticleYouTube stars partner up in #TeamTrees campaign to plant 20 million trees
To combat the climate crisis, a coalition of YouTubers has joined together for a mammoth mission to plant 20 million trees beginning in January 2020.
View ArticleTesla revives its clean energy business with new version of its solar roof tiles
Tesla’s newly released version of solar roof tiles is promising to be a better green energy alternative.
View ArticleThis durable luggage is made with replaceable and recycled materials
Introducing PHOENX, a modular luggage brand with a focus on sustainability through its use of recycled and regenerative materials.
View ArticlePrefab alpine shelter boasts phenomenal views and a small footprint
On the border between Italy and France, a new alpine shelter with breathtaking views has been gently placed atop a remote landscape. Paolo Carradini and his family tapped Michele Versaci and Andrea...
View ArticleLEED-certified 'Cocoon House' has colored skylights that create rainbows...
The Hamptons have long been known as a summertime haven for busy New Yorkers, and one architect has created a personal retreat that pays homage to the region's vernacular in a very unique way.
View ArticleClimate change heightens Californias drought and wildfire risks
Global warming and climate change are to blame for creating the strong winds and low humidity that are currently turning California into a tinderbox.
View ArticleLearn about polar bears during a free virtual field trip to the Arctic Tundra...
Students from K-12 and teachers everywhere are welcome to virtually observe the polar bears of Canada’s Hudson Bay in their natural habitat.
View ArticleThis mountain-biking getaway is an energy-efficient base for adventure in...
Australia’s new mountain bike trails in northeast Tasmania are now more accessible than ever thanks to Dales of Derby, a contemporary, purpose-built group housing that is the perfect base for adventure.
View ArticleTouring restored wetlands at a Wisconsin nature conservancy
Take a tour of the beloved Kishwauketoe Nature Conservancy with Inhabitat.
View ArticleKeystone Pipeline leaks 383,000 gallons of crude oil, renewing debate on its...
About 383,000 gallons (1.4 million liters) of oil has leaked out into the environment from the controversial Keystone Pipeline system.
View ArticleFoie gras ban to take effect in New York
Fancy feasters in the Big Apple will have to acquire new tastes because New York will soon follow California’s example in legislating for a foie gras ban.
View ArticleThis amazing tiny solar-powered cabin can be used as a retreat on land or on...
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View ArticleBREEAM Excellent office building keeps London's carbon reduction targets in...
The site of a former petrol station has been given a new lease on life as 1 Valentine Place, an award-winning sustainable office building certified BREEAM Excellent.
View ArticleClean your plants and reap the reward of clean air
Although cleaning house plants probably ranks somewhere between wiping down the blades on the ceiling fan and cleaning out the gutters on your to-do list, it’s a chore that’s critical to the plant and,...
View ArticleSurvey shows most adults prefer volunteering at local parks and recreation areas
Communities deserve wonderful parks, and individuals can make that a reality through volunteer work.
View ArticleCosta Rica hopes to end selfies with wild animals
Costa Rica, renowned for its wildlife, has recently launched a campaign to dissuade people from taking selfies with wild animals.
View ArticleSwanky hotel made of 26 repurposed shipping containers opens in London
Visitors to London can now stay at the fabulous Stow-Away Hotel, a chic lodging built from 26 shipping containers.
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