Maybe other jurisdictions will learn from this.

This year, we should resolve to walk more. It will keep you healthier and happier.

It's actually rather elegant and understated for the Danish superstar.

Activists everywhere were outraged by their latest public service message.

As scooters and e-bikes proliferate, we need a place to put them.

The coronavirus may change the way we think about the office for a very long time.

What happens when nobody wants to get on an elevator?

Why stop there? Helmets for everybody!

Yes, they can get crowded, but they are public space. Streets and stairs are for people.

An advisory panel says only experienced climbers should be allowed.

Governments and travel agencies are working to lure visitors away from hot spots, toward unknown gems.

Here's one way to tread a bit more lightly while traveling.

It's another nail in the coffin for these monstrous purveyors of industrial tourism.

This is what happens when a solo wilderness explorer, who also happens to be a professional photographer, creates a book about nature.

And that's not a bad thing.

Canadian writer Kate Harris describes an epic 10-month bicycle tour across Asia.

Fernweh Food Co. packages its plant-based, dehydrated food in glass jars and muslin bags.

It would weed out the people who just want a picture from those who actually want to see a famous site.

They offer a special glimpse into local life – and they always have good snacks.

If you can't travel in real life, try to see the world through the pages of a book.

Public transportation, while maybe not as enjoyable as commuting in your own personal vehicle, does ease congestion, reduce emissions. Need more convincing? Here's more info about public transportation.

Once a rail artery feeding Manhattan's core, the High Line was eventually abandoned only to be reborn as an immaginative and inspiring public space.

Greg Lavardera throws another spanner in the works with a rant about the batts

It is my favourite part of the Interior Design Show, the corner of the floor where all the young new designers get to strut their stuff.

Spread the love with flower seed bombs, Mexican dark chocolate fondue, reclaimed housewares, organic textiles, and more.

With this clever new trend, you can take your herb garden for a spin, create a grass mohawk in the spokes, and more.

British born artist Nick Gentry transforms obsolete technology, such as VHS tapes, cassettes and floppy disks into amazing and haunting pieces.

Yes, it's National Bike Month. What's even better - it's National Bike Year, and Maybe National Bike Decade. Here's Three Ways to Up Your Cycling Enjoyment

We're heading to Rio for World Environment Day. Here's a sneak peek at what's happening in Rio de Janeiro this week.

It usually doesn't pay to bet against Elon Musk. He's not only brilliant and he never gives up, but he's also shown great insight into technological trends.

Agenda 21 crazies, poison plastic people and hey, some green buildings and furniture!

This Brazilian designer who worked with the Campana Brothers wants you to see tough objects in a different light.

Who knew that old rope could have such a dignified second life?

Seniors residence so green and attractive that the government and nonprofits should jump up and say "We built it!"

The Toyota RAV4 EV is finally coming!

Created around 1900 in France for the World Exhibition in Paris, these predictions for the future didn’t actually turn out as expected.

Arum is a ring of ashes that creates a place of remembrance on a specific tree. The biodegradable ring is placed around the trunk of a tree and then left to disintegrate naturally while leaving a permanent mark.

This unique travel guide is the perfect book for the eco-conscious non-tourist. It features 111 projects you can visit around Europe, that make our cities better.

Instead of designing it himself, Curro Claret gets people in risk of social exclusion to create and build Camper's shoe store in Barcelona, using reclaimed materials. The result is a fun store with a lot of personality.

Follow the step-by-step eco-renovation of a 100-year-old Modernisme-style space into apartments in Barcelona. From upcycling to smart water-saving devices and insulating rooftop plants, yök Casa + Cultura is about sustainability and the local culture.

Recyclability is key at yök's eco-renovation. First, preserve everything we can, then recycle everything that has to go and lastly, make sure any new stuff is recyclable in the future.

I believe we made the right decision in choosing Isonat Flex, made of wood fibres, over mineral wool or cellulose to insulate our low-VOC drywalls. Here's how we made the decision.

yök commissions upcycled stools by ex homess people and Curro Claret

At yök we do not only work hard to save energy, but also water. According to Airbnb, guests in Europe renting a home use 45% less water than when staying in a hotel. But there is more to a bathroom than saving water; materials also play an important role

Astral Nature has the perfect mattresses: all natural ingredients and locally made just outside Barcelona. However, at yök Casa + Cultura we also needed an eco base. Luckily, Astral made some changes to theirs. The result: green beds, such luxury!

Made from used wooden pallets and a recycled countertop, the kitchens at yök Casa + Cultura in Spain are made to last.

This is my last post about my current eco-venture in Barcelona: yök Casa + Cultura. We believe that good tourism is possible thanks to common sense, eco-design and working for People, Planet and Profit.

Once a dark, partitioned off single family abode, this newly renovated space now features two independent live/work areas that are linked together by a communal space in the middle.

These simple but intriguing urban art sculptures made out of repurposed tires bring a new sense of place to some of Barcelona's neglected streets.

These clever metal clamps can clip onto flat materials of any shape, allowing you to make your own furniture, wherever you go.