Waugh Thistleton Architects demonstrate how we should be building for a low carbon future.

A conference on sustainable construction in the Can of Ham is in denial about upfront carbon emissions

Solar control, security, privacy and ventilation, all in one clever device – why don't more buildings still have shutters?

You really don't need all those big appliances.

Average temperatures in the city have rose 1.8˚C, minimal temperatures went up 2.7˚C, and rainfall has increased 20% in the past 50 years.

A blog confuses corrugated metal with containers on a project that could have been interesting for its own sake.

Cities can be a lot of fun seems to be the message of awesome video from Argentinean creator.

A train that reportedly left a workshop yesterday failed to brake when entering a major station and crashed against the end-of-the-line barrier

An account of the events that led to the accident that killed 51 and injured 703 in Argentina and why its symbolism matters.

Made from wood and recycled movie film, it's perfect for small homes or urban renters always on the move.

Low rise buildings, green common spaces, culture, and community living in a housing complex which has become the it living spot for Buenos Aires’ artistic types.

In this beautiful renovation of a 1927 apartment, the architects created a moving structure that holds the owners large book collection while temporary dividing the living space.

Two misfortunate advertising campaigns from Argentina use polar bears and tackiness to promote air conditioning.

Concrete containers are placed in a metallic structure, forming a green wall to the eye and a walk in space to interact with the plants.

Parking lots will never be green, period. But design can make them less of an eye sore. And who knew a fence could look cool?

It remains to be seen how green (or not) new Pope Francis aka Jorge Mario Bergoglio will be, but this photo of him riding the subway in Buenos Aires, Argentina, certainly makes a good ad for public transportation.

Michael Warren and Natacha Pisarenko from The Associated Press have a blockbuster piece of reporting on the dozens of ways Monsanto's chemical fertilizers and pesticides are poisoning the people of Argentina.

Small changes in weather can have big consequences for many animals, including the beautiful Magellanic penguin found at the tip of South-America.

The “Los Lagos Region” is home to many breathtaking vistas.

Showing other cities around the world how it's done.

Paleontologists in Argentina have uncovered a supermassive dinosaur

Designed for safety and comfort, this sharing bike looks similar to a standard bike, allowing friends to easily hop on and off.

Deaths of the endangered whales, mostly young calves, leapt 10-fold from 2005 to 2014. No one knew why until possibly now.

'This situation of captivity is degrading for the animals,' says the Argentine capital's mayor.

You don't get an experience like this online.

Reminiscent of a bear's cozy cave, this bedroom for children maximizes the small space in a playful way.

A new decree has opened the door to global waste exports – and rampant pollution.

Celebrate Penguin Awareness Day on January 20th with the fabulous discovery of 'Near Threatened' Magellanic penguins.

Solar power has grown up, and it's ready to blow up.

Unless the desperately needed rain arrive, São Paulo residents are being warned to "prepare for a collapse like they've never seen before."

This coastal region, which specializes in sun, surf, and seafood, is well worth visiting if you're ever near Rio de Janeiro.

You may think it sounds like an oxymoron, but travelling to faraway places with little ones in tow can actually be quite fun. Here are some ways to make it a lot easier.

It's not all stress and extra work. In some ways, kids can make a trip more interesting and interactive.

Despite Natura's seemingly excellent and forward-thinking business model, their list of ingredients is surprisingly awful and toxic, which calls into question the B Corp certification standards.

Parks in North American cities could really take a lesson from this one in Recife, Brazil.

There are certain things I've hardly missed, and others I've missed more than I expected.

In honor of World Wetlands Day, we’re turning our gaze towards the Pantanal, the world’s largest wetlands—and one that’s seriously threatened.

Less than half an inch in length, the brightly colored frogs are highly endemic and vulnerable to extinction.

This fascinating film reveals disturbing facts about malnutrition and infant mortality, and the role of insidious corporations in perpetuating these problems.

A new government initiative called "Childbirth is Normal!" addresses the epidemic of caesarean births plaguing the country.

Bravo to this Brazilian guy for showing how it's done.

Since 1984, Brazilian farmer Ernst Gotsch has been restoring 1,200 acres of deforested land into a working, regenerative farm. The results are amazing.

The Zika virus, borne by mosquitoes, has been linked to a surge in microcephaly in newborn babies.

A new book called "Dancing with the Devil in the City of God" shines the spotlight on the widespread environmental degradation occurring in one of the world's most geographically stunning cities.

These vibrant murals combine nature and realism with the chaos and tumult of the urban landscape.

Deforestation has revealed the large geometrical geoglyphs built over 2000 years ago – their discovery holds valuable lessons for today.

How small is too small?

A relentless sweet tooth, naïveté, and sneaky marketing are conspiring to create a health disaster in every corner of this country.

Brazil is often in Treehugger because of illegal logging and deforestation. Not this time.

A lack of space becomes something more roomy with some simple design strategies.