Great coworking spaces aren't just about "sharing desks" -- just like other intentional communities where people share resources, they need a common vision and more.

The Brooklyn Journalist covered this project like a blanket, and looks at some of the detailed claims.

These multi-talented stairs do more than one thing in this apartment renovation in Brooklyn.

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

Heavy traffic, aggressive drivers, few bike lanes, and fear of theft made the Czech capital a place where cycling was "only for the brave," as an article for Radio Prague put

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.

How a floating pool could help filter this city's contaminated waters so residents can once again enjoy them.

Using mouth-blown glass and energy-efficient LEDs, this stunning chandelier looks like a creature from the ocean's depths.

Charred wood never looked so good.

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

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

It comes with a tiny bar, housed in the distillery's old elevator.

This past Thursday, at the business conference Opportunity Green, one panel entitled Next Generation Carbon Mapping: Radical Transparency and Truth in Advertising captured the attention of the standing room only audience at

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.

Are carbon offsets still relevant in turbulent economic times, and how has the concept evolved? Join us for a live chat with the Carbon Neutral Company to find out.

Using alternative fuels, carbon offsets, and strict on-board rules, the Atlantic Cup aims to be the first carbon-neutral race in the U.S.

The makers of the EcoDataCenter prefer the term "climate-positive."

Simmer like a crock pot and bake like an oven, using the clean energy of sunlight.

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

People are finally beginning to take this issue seriously.

This versatile ingredient can replace multiple others, allowing you to pack less.

Why spend a fortune buying it when you don't use it that often?

You've heard about risky play. Camping brings together many of those elements.

With 100 percent recycled content, it's an impressive standard for technical gear.

Facial recognition technology may delight parents wanting constant updates, but it's an invasion of children's privacy.

A new study says students in high-achieving schools are an 'at-risk' group.

Kids deserve a better example than that.

Swimming against the cultural tide of over-parenting is hard, and a word of encouragement goes a long way.

It's one thing to criticize kids' tech habits, but what alternatives do parents offer them?

School closures mean kids will be spending a lot more time at home. Here's some advice on how to cope.

The Glowing, Glowing, Gone is a brightly somber campaign calling for urgent action against climate change.

Distressing photos received by the Ocean Conservancy show just how helpless marine animals are in the face of drifting nets.

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

No one likes the rampant spending that goes along with gift-giving traditions, but all have different ideas for how to cope.

This intriguing film asks a question we should all be asking ourselves: "How might your life be better with less?"

Toronto illustrator Sarah Lazarovic's Buyerarchy of Needs urges people to consider other options before hitting the mall.

There was a time when family heirlooms were cherished, but now minimalism is valued more.

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

Whether it's for emotional or financial reasons, more people are rejecting consumerism by refusing to shop unnecessarily.

Taking a stance against our consumer culture is a challenge, which is why you'll need rules to live by.

Young people's interest in 'healthy, clean living' has them cooking, crafting, and counting their pennies in ways that baffle their Boomer parents.

Constantly fulfilling your desires leads to financial problems. Learn how to get that under control.

It is, quite literally, the 'outfit of the day,' never to be seen again because it has been returned to the store.

Our brains can't handle it.

This beautiful product, made in the U.S. from sustainable and recycled materials, is my smartest office purchase to date.

Here is a clever new design that unfurls with a flourish and retracts with a simple pull of a string.

The static, traditional lecture classroom is slowly on its way out. Here's how the flexible classroom of the future might be furnished.

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

This intriguing design brings in more healthy rocking and rolling movement as you sit, work and socialize.

It has become a trillion dollar industry where nobody wins.