Tomorrow's home urban farm may not need soil, just an Urban Farm Pod that doubles as an extra living space (emphasis on the "living").

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.

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

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

As we noted in our review of the New York Times Building communication stair, a standard principle of design today should be comfortable, bright stairs that serve as more than fire escapes, that encourage people to take the stairs instead of the

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

Count Prague in on the trend toward green hostels and hotels: The opening late last week of a cool new central-city accommodation not only provides a fresh option for eco-conscious travelers, it also marks a green "first" or two

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

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

Charred wood never looked so good.

The Freedomky is a nicely done modular design

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

These apex predators play a much bigger role in ecosystems than most people suspect, and their absence causes all kinds of problems that we aren't always able to solve.

This woodland cabin in the Bohemia region of the Czech Repbulic keeps it simple but clever, with one end perched on a large rock.

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.

The inside of this updated caravan is surprisingly chic and comfortable.

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

Mongstad industrial area at night. Photo Tøssekaien via flickr. The Norwegians have been big supporters of carbon capture and storage, and the government helped get the public to go along with building of a gas-fired plant near an existing oil refinery

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

Last month, my partner gave me a Fjällräven Kanken rucksack for my 30th birthday, and I have to tell you about it, as this is a classic amongst the eco-designs nowadays. I first spotted these slightly odd-looking bags in London many years ago, and

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

The Power of Making is the new craft show at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London. It's a mix of craft and science: a coming-together of the disciplines.

Examples of government looking out for the public good by rational regulation are resurfacing.

In 2007 BC's Premier shocked North America when he announced his government's bold Climate Action Plan. Is it working?

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.

Barcelona wants to build an indoor carbon-neutral ski dome, taking waste energy from the gas industry to cool the hall and using renewable energy to power the rest... fact or fiction? Eco-friendly or greenwashing?

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.

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

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

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

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

Although somewhat symbolic, the new legislation coincides with the 2040 end of gas and diesel vehicle sales.

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

Cars, rides, everything will be offset. But that's just one piece of the puzzle.

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

The CO2 emissions from making stuff like concrete, plastic, aluminum and steel matter right now.

People are finally beginning to take this issue seriously.

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.

It turns out that some parents are less than thrilled.

Kids deserve a better example than that.

It's a conversation most parents don't want to have, but it's necessary.

Enough with the negativity. Let's talk about why this spooky celebration rocks.

They're non-toxic, waterproof, and cute.

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

Letting kids venture out alone could be the best thing you do for them.

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