Is this the start of a trend in which automakers make money retrofitting older cars?

Seen at the Geneva Motor Show, this green family hauler doubles as an office.

Running 2 groundbreaking companies at the same time, Musk succeeds by putting himself on the line more than anyone else, says author Ashlee Vance.

A $2,500 download gets you a car that steers, brakes, accelerates and changes lanes.

And no, we won't be able to use ringtones. (There will likely be standardized noises.)

BMW Vision Next 100

The deal with the Tesla Model 3: 215 miles of range, zero to 60 under 6 seconds, $35,000 — but read the fine print.

Millennials and lower-income consumers are in a buying mood. They think that brand matters, and Tesla is the ultimate brand.

Muncie, Indiana, police department lets residents pay off parking tickets with donations to the local animal shelter.

Countless people drove past an injured armadillo, until one compassionate woman came along.

Escaped camel, cow and donkey in Kansas are 'halfway towards a live nativity.'

Air conditioners have made architects lazy, and we've forgotten how to design houses that might work without it.

With its edible veggie walls and lack of traditional HVAC systems, Carbon Positive House aims to "free us of modern day lifelines."

There are many different types of staircases that can make your home a more efficient, safer and even a more attractive place.

Architect William Maclay brings some sense and sensibility to the concept of net zero energy building.

Bjarke attack! The Danish maverick is the subject of a climate-themed retrospective at the National Building Museum.

Photographer Richard Silver captures the surreal ambience of the "blue hour" with these beautifully spliced landscape images.

In a once iffy stretch of East Oakland, Tassafaronga Village stands as a model of affordable green housing done right.

Forget Pat Conroy ... nothing says 'summer reading' like upcycling bibles and tiny house memoirs.

Friggatto cleverly evades the exhausting, expensive process of securing a housing permit in Sweden.

Heatherwick Studio's mighty pretty design for Maggie's Centre Yorkshire resembles a cluster of massive potted plants.

Despite its petite size, Bi(h)OME carves out ample room for urban wildlife.

James Furzer's simple design is still situated on the streets — yet lifted slightly above them.

Resilient design is showcased in competing homes hailing from New York, New Jersey and Missouri.

UC Davis students conceive a 'deliberate solution' to substandard farm worker housing.

Why move to the woods when you can live in a tower that doubles as a coniferous forest?

From the man who brought you the giant tetrahedron on 57th Street...

The Design Museum's recognition of IKEA's Better Shelter for refugees couldn't come at a more appropriate time.

Faircompanies gives a tour of an unusual Omaha, Nebraska, dwelling that consists of three concrete domes tucked underground.

Located in the rural town of Brumunddal in Norway, Mjøsa Tower nabs the title of world's tallest wooden building.

A 'clunker' is a vehicle reaching less than 18 mpg. Check out the top 10 clunkiest clunkers here.

The Mary River turtle, recognized for its algae-induced punk rock appearance and ability to breathe through its rear is endangered.

The Sisters of the Monastery of the Dominican of Order have cared for the rare salamanders for 150 years.

The newly identified species may already be at risk of extinction due to habitat loss, researchers report.

In Florida, not even the iconic Florida panther — the endangered state animal — is safe from new development.

Australia, on track to eliminate 2 million feral cats by 2020, bans outdoor cats.

Need a gift in a hurry? Here are some fun and festive ideas sure to please anyone on your holiday gift list.

Eco-friendly products, charities and goodies at the Golden Globe Awards.

No matter your budget, we've got something to help your mom indulge her green thumb.

Real peppermint oil or ginger oil make Divine’s Fair Trade dinner thins a welcome addition to dessert and coffee.

If sexy smoke alarms and food-growing fish tanks fail to help you check that difficult to shop for person off your holiday gift list, than I quit.

Here today, gone tomorrow deals to buy online for the home cook on your holiday shopping list.

Food gifts are a lovely way to celebrate the season and share your love with others. Here are some fun ideas.

After you've furiously torn through your holiday prezzies, plant Eden Paper gift wrap it in the backyard where it will grow into a patch of veggies.

You’ll refer to this guide that’s printed on biodegradable fabric with non-toxic ink almost every time you need to convert a recipe.

Shop for great deals on small kitchen appliances, dinnerware, cookbooks and more from the comfort of your home with these Cyber Monday offers.

Bamboo globes, reclaimed sailcloth planters and the requisite pair of socks are just some of this year's exceptionally giftable finds.

These kitchen tools aren't expensive, and they're sure to get a lot of use by any home chef.

'Tis the season for Cabin Porn and 200-page treatises on Norwegian wood chopping technique.

Who said you can't partake in a little shopping on Giving Tuesday?