In Brooklyn and Toronto, the same story: "accidents" where cyclists somehow lose control, fall under rear wheels.

From an existing two-storey transformed into four compact floors, this 11 ft. wide house is redone into a much more spacious home.

One can build a house out of wood and cover it up, or one can celebrate the nature of wood, as this one in Slavonice, Czech Republic does. Designed by E - M.R.A.K. | Martin Rajniš, Kamila Amblerová, Václav Horecký, it is built out of unplaned, uncut

The vase designed and named after Finnish designer Alvar Aalto is an icon among the design-savvy. The now-classic piece was released in 1937 at the World Fair in Paris. Today, the vase is produced by Iittala, which has slightly changed the size and

Just when we thought there was a chance for a rationalist US Administration to mesh with the Climate-action oriented EU and with an increasingly open-minded China...[Vaclav] Klaus has called man-made global

Short on space for growing herbs? Well, this graceful pendant lamp -- which doubles as a mini-greenhouse -- could be one way to add more luscious greenery to one's space and diet.

A Czech church was 3-D mapped and made into a one of a kind musical instrument, controlled by visitors' laser pointers.

Charred wood never looked so good.

The architects call it a "Conceptual Object" but it is pretty and real.

Embedded in a hillside, this eccentric dwelling uses a series of functional ramps that connect all the spaces together.

Sporting an attractive unibody frame, this meticulously handcrafted wooden bicycle is made to be strong yet flexible.

Instead of combining the two poles of work and leisure, this simple and functional design separates them into distinct volumes.

This bright pink wonder is small, but packs in quite a bit of the basics.

As the CEO of sustainable consulting firm Blu Skye Sustainability Consultants, Tom Miller oversees teams and strategies that are changing the way the world makes things--from the design stage and production

While no longer breaking news, the endeavours of students and staff at two different Australian schools still merits attention. One school went bottled water free, whilst

Carbon offsets have traditionally gone to technological improvements or reforestation. One group is teaching a different way of cooking. And it's using offset funds for the training.

Designed to capture and maximize the flows of sunlight, water and air, this prefabricated home feels modern, light and spacious.

It could of been a great prototype for affordable efficient housing across Britain.

They'll also be investing in alternative powertrains and other ways to directly reduce emissions.

By 2030, Britain hopes to demonstrate that even cement, steel and glass industries can operate at net zero emissions.

Kids deserve a better example than that.

The film director believes that ocean exploration could help us to prepare better for climate catastrophes.

Businesses can list surplus food and customers buy it at a discount.

Consumerism is still ingrained, which is why we need to fight back with the 'Buy Nothing' movement.

A new report from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation outlines steps to a circular fashion economy.

You don't want it in your life. Do everything to avoid it.

Remember pallets? Remember infographics? We have both in one post!

Made with a patented energy- and wood-saving technique, this Corelam collection is perfect for those who move a lot.

This modern work desk lets more than one person sit and stand -- at the same time.

A writer argues that glitzy new plant-based technology distracts from the bigger issue of animal welfare.

You may have heard that the iPhone 3G went on sale this morning. I saw a line outside of the AT&T; stores here in Manhattan, and I heard there was a line around the block this morning at the Union Street Apple store in San

The Dirty Dozen is back. No, we're not talking about the movie—it's the recently released, fifth edition of The Environmental Working Group's (EWG) list of the 12 conventionally grown fruits and veggies with the

During World War II ordinary citizens across the country did their part for the war effort by planting victory gardens to lessen the demand on the food system caused by the war. Some have suggested that sustainability is about returning to the more

Every day, New York City residents waste 270,000 pounds of food. Want to know what that looks like? Here's an unforgettable way to imagine it - fill up a subway train with the equivalent amount of apples, and release it onto the

Artist Jessica Rath uses sculpture and photography to highlight the problem with new hybrid apples and endangered varieties.

From the craft room to the bathroom to the kitchen, the humble apple has many more application than just sauce and pie.

A design competition shows ideas that might soon be floating off French Polynesia

There are 17 atriums that need to be filled with creative uses.

Not coming soon from a modular company near you.

Lipinski Lasovsky Johansson has designed a beautiful building and, wow, what beautiful drawings.

Considered to be the highest award a restaurant can receive, the Michelin Guide's 2020 French edition now gives a nod to environmentally minded restaurants.

Yet another reason why we need a more resilient food system.

This self-sustaining mini-ecosystem is made by a designer who wants to create habitable structures that are also themselves alive.

This modern and comfortable two-bed treehouse in Texas is open to guests.

Currently moored in London's St. Katharine Docks, this lovely modern houseboat is on the market for £290,000.

Really, there is a lot to love about his work that applies to green building. Really.

Now confirmed, the legendary boiling river deep in the Amazon was long considered an impossibility due to its distance from active volcanoes.

‘You can't argue for the protection of an area without knowing what is there.’

We've all heard it — "this city" or "that city" has more bicyclists because it has warmer weather. Looks like it's time to retire that statement.

With the aim of inspiring others to start building things, this self-taught carpenter mother of two is giving away the DIY plans for this tiny house and the furniture inside for free.