Situated in a nature reserve along the Dutch coast, this unique structure not only serves as an observation post, it also provides extra bird habitats.

Interested in living in a tiny house, but not sure where to park it? Here are some places to start with.

The future will look nothing like the past when it comes to energy. Chances are, our utilities will look pretty different too.

The British wind energy industry is making huge strides - with more to come.

In an effort to improve kids' opinions about Brussels sprouts, a team of engineers and scientists decided to give them a cooler edge by making them power up the lights on a Christmas tree.

Even armageddon has a silver lining.

A new process for seeing how electricity flows at the surface of electrodes will give a boost to efforts to improve rechargeable batteries

Storing solar energy for when the sun doesn't shine or wind power for a calm day costs too much. But that could all be changing.

Whether for exercise, electricity, or simply out of curiousity, the bicycle powered charging stations in Amsterdam airport appear popular

Paying homage to Denmark's historical relationship with wind, these public art sculptures would generate music and power from wind.

A handfull of states have been carrying the torch for rooftop solar.

Opportunities are everywhere. Even in poop.

The only people who benefit from the hydrogen economy are the oil and petrochemical companies that make the stuff.

Built by campers, this structure uses pedal power to produce flour for bread, enough to feed a camp full of kids.

The Bright ’N Green building is an experimental effort to combine sustainable technologies.

This little shelter, which can be built in less than two days, is designed to be suspended between two trees, without leaving a trace on them.

A study looks at the life cycle impact of the different types of sustainable roofs and finds a clear winner for colder regions.

This tiny house project is developing a multidisciplinary curriculum and tutorial series for schools and for individuals, as well as giving away a "Dream Tiny House."

Lightweight shelters might be an affordable and quick option for emergency housing, but they are also susceptible to damage from high winds. This prototype could be a better solution.

Are you looking for a DIY construction technique for building an affordable earthquake-, flood-, and bullet-resistant home? Look no further.

EcoDomum is turning an environmental problem into a housing solution.

Thyssenkrupp's TWIN elevators have a very unique feature that could save buildings energy and space.

When you want to really pursue your dreams, instead of simply dreaming them, you might need to think outside the box. Outside the housing box, that is.

There are signs that the industry is cooling down, but we still all have so much stuff.

The Federal Government no longer wants these obsolete lighthouses in the Florida Keys – so they're giving them away.

It's only mid-November and winter has arrived with a vengeance. How do I stay sane?

Select zoos are enticing green families with healthier treats and recycled crafts this Halloween

Traditional marbling techniques are re-adapted to highlight the natural details of this lovely, hand-colored wood flooring.

This step-by-step how-to guide shows you the way to make a wooden record that is as visually beautiful as it is aurally beautiful.

This is how the internet is supposed to work.

If you have a jumble of jars that need jobs, consider calling them into service for any of these tasks.

From photo scavenger hunts to homemade playdough, try these wholesome boredom busters for kids at home with nothing to do.

Why buy new gift bows when the best ones can be made easily with things you have on hand?

A local regulation forces all food to go through a terminal controlled by big business, but a group of small producers found a way to bypass the rule.

A Brazilian firm translates small-spaces ideas into a cute shopping mall shop.

In light of rising temperatures and worsening natural disasters, temporary shelters seem increasingly relevant. A Spanish firm came up with an idea to convert water tanks into minimal habitable units.

The Brooklyn based artist participated in a local show covering a concrete playground in a mixture of knitted yarn and Brazilian ribbons.

The London Olympics are only beginning, but the next ones are already underway with Rio's ambitious urbanization plan. Its latest inauguration: the city's third largest green area.

The project is one of the winners of a Performance Architecture contest to celebrate Guimarães as European Capital of Culture.

Designer Maria Antonia Godigna spent two years studying the spinning techniques of the Warao and created a line of furniture with Moriche, the palm fiber produced by them.

Aren't the enjoyment and pleasure some sustainable choices provide much more compelling selling points than their intangible environmental benefits?

A look at this year's Casa FOA, an exhibition which combines charity and patrimony conservation showcasing the best architecture and design from the Argentine capital.

Joao Filgueiras Lima, known as Lele, has a remarkable portfolio which has begun to raise attention. We take a look at his pedestrianization work in Salvador and his approach to futuristic health centers.

In an attempt to re-think the original function of the folding screen, Argentine designer Leonardo Fortunato created the Diecut Screen multi-purpose piece.

Even with the growing number of tiny apartments and multi-functional homes coming up in the media these days this project shows the English architect had it right in the 1940s.

Tiny-room specialists H2O Architects have come up with a superb design which accommodates four private sleeping areas while still doing this place's views justice.

The latest urban intervention to celebrate the city's status as European Capital of Culture is an unusual film venue for pedestrians.

more images below Matteria, good design+smart materials online store, suggest a spicy Christmas this year, without forgetting the environment. Apart from the gorgeous cork advent candle holder, the cosy Finnish red felt slippers, and giftbags to spoil

Last year at ICCF the material du jour was felt; while its presence is still being, well, felt, this year the stuff that dreams are made of is cork. And not just thin sheets of cork but big honking blocks of the stuff. It is post-industrial recycled

At TreeHugger we like cork, that warm material that can be harvested without chopping down trees, is fully renewable and biodegradable and can be shaped into many funky objects apart from stoppers to keep the wine in the bottles. The designers at