We all walk on it every day, but don't often think of it. It's underfoot, and, for many of us, out of mind. But just because you trod on it doesn't mean you shouldn't pay close attention to the materials that make

Lace is back! A while ago Lloyd wrote about the California-based Eurolaces, believed to be the first company to offer 100% certified machine-made macramé style organic cotton lace trim for apparel or curtains. Now lace has become a theme amongst the

A Brooklyn-based design studio turns to digital animation to generate the patterns for these striking rugs made out of recycled carpet pieces.

The idyllic waterway meandering through the Flemish countryside has been called the most polluted stream in Europe.

Distracted driving isn't just caused by cellphones.

He wants data? We've got data. And if it saves just one life.....

Cities can be a lot of fun seems to be the message of awesome video from Argentinean creator.

A train that reportedly left a workshop yesterday failed to brake when entering a major station and crashed against the end-of-the-line barrier

Designed for safety and comfort, this sharing bike looks similar to a standard bike, allowing friends to easily hop on and off.

Deaths of the endangered whales, mostly young calves, leapt 10-fold from 2005 to 2014. No one knew why until possibly now.

The building is handsome and sexy, just like Bjarke. But this is Calgary, and you need a warm jacket in winter.

One study and a pile of anecdotal evidence has shown that perhaps the decision to remove fluoride in 2011 wasn't such a great idea.

You've probably heard of the Banff Hot Springs, but what about Miette and Radium? These are worth a visit!

This green and purple mystery finally gets its own name and some attention from aurora enthusiasts and researchers alike.

Featuring a tall living room and a big kitchen, this tiny dwelling from Canada packs a big personality.

Great gift ideas from DesignMarketo, a platform diffusing up-and-coming designers’ small and limited productions. Our favourite: "Save Fish, Eat Chips" t-shirts!

As most environmentalists know, there are hidden costs behind most price labels. This video explores how to uncover those facts.

I write often about the lessons that one can learn from old buildings, usually discussing ventilation and lighting. It turns out that there are lessons in security and defence as well; Eli Lehrer of Frum Forum notices some

An amazing wooden bicycle, hand-made in Spain by two brothers for professional cyclists. The wooden frame is lightweight, resistant and beautiful!

No wonder the video went viral -- it looks like magic. But Ultra Ever Dry appears to be the real thing.

Social distancing doesn't mean you can't go for a solitary hike in the wilderness.

"People are visible Wednesday, June 6, 2007, on the beach in Dauphin Island, Ala., where a section of the $4 million protective sand berm was washed away by higher-than-usual tides over the weekend. An intact section of the berm can be seen in the

Celebrated outside of the United States, the holiday used to have a real meaning.

A surprise gathering organized over the Internet gathers to meditate in a mall on one of the busiest shopping days of the year.

They say these are about celebrating the best contemporary architecture. But what does that mean today?

What can you do at a music festival in four days with 75 volunteers and lots of salvaged materials? Build some amazing performance stages, that's what. Last year we reported on the Roots Architecture project at the WOMAD

Mount Manresa was a community space owned by Jesuits, but has now been sold to developers.

There are huge upfront carbon emissions from building new housing; a better approach is to be smarter about what we have.

The results of our annual survey are often surprising.

With a carbon credit card, it doesn't have to be hard.

Created by Zaha Hadid Architects, this innovative project demonstrates the possibilities of using KnitCrete technology for creating curved concrete shells efficiently.

Access to safe, reliable and affordable sanitary napkins is a big barrier to equal opportunity for many girls in developing countries. This inexpensive and clever set allows girls and women to clean, dry and carry their pads discreetly.

For the last two decades, Nargis Latif and her organization have been researching how to divert waste from landfills and reusing it as quick and cheap construction materials.

Why so much focus on packaging when product waste is equally important to consider?

Photographed in various natural settings, these life-sized, child-like works of art invoke a sense of wonder and delight.

Using a series of rotating LED lights, this work highlights the visually transformative powers of the Moon.

Influenced by realism and mythology, these impressive works impart a sense of wonder about the natural world.

Gorgeous, soft and looking like a living UFO, this enormous work of textile art is brightening up one Paris institution.

We have standing room in landbuses, so why not airbuses?

I was disappointed to see that Subaru, beloved of TreeHugger types, is on the wrong side of this issue.

And how one British lawyer is working to make that happen.

Part treasure hunt, part real-life Pokémon Go, the hidden giants (which are made entirely of scrap wood) can be found by treasure map or riddle poems.

Billions of gallons of water may be wasted because of this.

Once you've seen what goes on inside a Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO) it's tough to accept the trade-off of horrific animal suffering in order to have cheap food.

When I entered the Gallery Art & Design in Poblenou, Barcelona, it was the odd smell I noticed first. Very faint, but it reminded me of something far away. Large pieces of art are scattered around the big white gallery

The U.S.’s top nutritional panel has recommended that Americans eat less meat, both for their health and to help protect the planet.

This tidal phenomenon is making waves, so to speak, as Hurricane Dorian approaches.

A NASA scientist shows us the three-fifths of the planet's surface that we don't get to see.

With more than 22,000 acres newly opened up to the iconic mammal, the release of bison onto new turf is a profound thing to see.

An ambitious scheme to build a number of solar power stations along the Mediterranean shores of the Middle East and northern Africa could generate enough electricity to supply one sixth of the European Union's needs. The generators, individually fitted