We are still eco-renovating! Here is what we did to our office, a top floor space in the heart of Barcelona. Insulation, energy-saving devices and non-toxic, recycled materials are key.

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

These premade apartment units are lifted on top of the city's old buildings, making use and maximizing space on Barcelona's "forgotten rooftops."

The Internet is a surprisingly powerful tool for shopping locally.

Not surprisingly, it starts with getting organized.

Citing financial difficulties due to coronavirus, many companies are failing to pay for orders that they placed months ago.

This is our chance to commit to new ways of moving around the planet.

It's a form of travel that is socially distant, cheap, and well-ventilated.

They tell us, "You are not alone. Others have been here before." That's exactly what we need these days.

The gains are even bigger when beef is targeted specifically.

Gone are the oppressive schedules, replaced with long stretches of glorious free time.

Hint: Forget the microwave. It's overrated.

In times of comfort snacking, there are plenty of fulfilling options that are actually good for you.

Here is is the 2020 ranking of pesticide residue on produce.

If you need to be out and about during physical distancing, please mind your sidewalk manners.

The bean's big comeback. From longevity and weight control to being a better choice for the planet, here's why the humble bean is so mighty.

Coronavirus-inspired chick hoarding is a real thing; here's why it may not be such a great idea.

Our photo of the day comes from the Chocó region of Ecuador.

The female is this first known tiger to have COVID-19; she is among seven big cats at the zoo showing signs of illness.

There's a lot to learn from making the same recipe over and over (and over and over....)

Because of COVID-19, we are suddenly a people who can not clean our homes enough; here's how to do it effectively but safely.

From sun requirements to soil type, here are the important things to consider when choosing a location to grow your own food.

Easier to make than bread but just as satisfying, making pasta at home is simple, comforting, and delicious – and takes just two ingredients.

Thankfully supermarkets are still open while we're on coronavirus lockdown; but shopping now requires new protocols.

The Icelandic Forestry Service is giving lessons in tree hugging, literally, and we are here for it.

Learn which kind of flour to use for each purpose, and how to substitute one for another.

As your indoor plants reawaken from winter dormancy, here’s how to prepare them for their glory days ahead.

Behold the delicious treasures of the citrus peel; here's how to get the best of the zest.

After years of tiny house bloat, it is nice to see a minimalist design that gets back to the essentials.

Less truly is more in this gem from Fresh Prince Studio.

It's got quality and technology and can go anywhere; this is a concept with legs.

Two undergrads hatched an innovative plan to build this super eco-friendly cabin in the woods of Finland; Mother Nature approves..

The Hymer VisionVenture is small space living that moves.

But where do you put it?

With this tiny home on wheels, living with less doesn't mean abandoning pampering.

The 248-square-foot vacation cabin in Iceland lets you sleep under the stars ... while inside.

A table for 12 in a tiny home? No problem with this smart and lovely design with loads of hidden storage.

From a futuristic pod and a romantic treehouse to a stunning RV and a duo with a sunroom, these creative tiny homes were our most popular over the decade.

This tiny home on wheels brings to mind an ornate Victorian train car ... and is on the market for $16,000.

Who needs a Disney castle when you could have one of these fairytale tiny homes instead?

When things are feeling grim, the idea of self-sufficient living seems even more appealing. Here's where it's all happening, according to Instagram.

I have to admit I'm a bit the green grinch of the family: I really can't stand all the mindless consumption over the holidays, and I'm always pushing the buy nothing concept. I don't even have a Christmas tree.

Devastating forest fires in the area haven't kept Haifa, Israel, from being able to put up a massive Christmas tree in the center of town. It helps, of course, that the tree is made entirely of recycled plastic bottles -- 5,480 of them.

The tree that will decorate Rockefeller Center this holiday season was cut down this week - but was it needlessly killed?