Built as an extension for a local high school, this new urban space blends into its tree-lined surroundings.

A small apartment gets enlarged by knocking some walls down and adding a multi-functional staircase and mini-loft.

It distorts sperm, makes it harder to get pregnant, and can lead to premature births and low birth weights -- yet another reason why cars and humans don't mix well.

Finally, one nation is taking firm, clear action toward going plastic-free.

Taiwan has the runs on toilet paper as prices rise.

A small child's bedroom becomes a magical little place to sleep and play.

This apartment's new design unifies the small space with a simple palette of materials over three levels.

An old basement is transformed into a beautiful new shared multipurpose space for working, learning and leisure.

Infrastructure doesn't have to look boring; this one references an old fable about a mountain utopia and features a modular steel frame.

Multifunctional zones and a sleeping loft enlarge this small apartment in Taipei.

Once a centrally located piano practice space, it's been converted into a comfortable little apartment with the help of some smart space-saving strategies.

A new report by Barclays Capital suggests a dark side to the building boom in places like China, India, and Turkey.

Building new roads has been a major contributor to the city's unsustainable growth, newly released Landsat photos show, but more of the same appears to be on the horizon.

A fisherman who had criticized illegal fishing practices loses an eye in an armed attack as diminishing fish stocks and increased debts create a volatile atmosphere.

The Architecture Foundation of British Columbia issues a challenge: Design a four-person home made entirely of materials from a 100-mile radius around Vancouver.

Solar-powered buoy design seeks to reduce costs for fishermen and the risk of kerosene spills on Lake Victoria.

Using a dishwasher for storage makes a lot of sense; finally a dishwasher designed around the idea

From the 'know where you food comes from' file, the truth behind your turkey dinner.

"This is not concrete, this is nature!"

Nature and the environment are still a big part of this protest.

These "plug-and-play" donkeys, equipped with solar panels, allow sheepherders to catch up on the news and socializing while out on their rounds.

Thousands of pairs of unwanted eyewear are collected and transformed into a unique, twinkling facade for an Istanbul museum.

This renovated apartment incorporates some interesting storage concepts for a cleaner, brighter space.

This compact shelter is a place for a family to spend their summers in the middle of nature.

Help stop the rise of antibiotic resistance by buying a bird that's been raised drug-free.

You never know what climate you may end up in...

Tourists can witness it firsthand, thanks to Intrepid Travel's partnership with a local NGO.

All of which could be summed up in one statement: Turkish food is fantastic.

Why are we eating cardboard-like cereal and bland yogurt when we could be having a sensational meal?

Another Nordic cultural concept to prove that Scandinavians have it all figured out … but this one could help the rest of us sleep better too.

They are already doing this in Sweden.

Swedes enjoy an interesting "close-to-nature" lifestyle -- this informal study shows how it might help visitors from other countries.

The new City Bike program will also feature a 'bring your own battery' scheme, leaving the charging to the rider.

For the next 3 years, residents of Sweden are getting a serious incentive to get on an e-bike, as the country is setting aside about €35 million per year to subsidize their purchase.

The new vision promotes active transportation like walking and biking.

For some reason, they think that this is progress.

Our dreamy photo of the day comes from Bohuslän, Sweden.

The Uniti electric city car will come bundled with a green charging incentive for buyers in Sweden.

36 artists from 17 different countries have created 15 totally unique art suites out of ice

Ingvar Kamprad changed the industry, making good design affordable, accessible and desirable.

Leave it to the Swedes to combine physical fitness with PICKING UP LITTER!

New research suggests that mother bears have found a loophole in hunting laws and are using it to protect themselves and their cubs.

Now that's an infrastructure project!

This shed packs it all in -- workspace, guesthouse, storage, seating, rooftop terrace and even a concealed kitchen.

This once-derelict small apartment has been renovated on a budget into a more modern space.

Naturally, official Nordic eating guidelines include things like: "Eat more food from wild landscapes."

It is the "highest, densest and most environmentally friendly new neighborhood" in Stockholm.

High-tech hydroponic containers allow for soil-less cultivation and a carefully controlled yield.

The versatile, two-dimensional medium of paper is reconstructed into art that pops off the page.

Customers pay €1 for a reusable cup that can be returned to any participating business in the city center.