c Tesla wins battle to sell its electric cars in Maryland, but more fights are coming... By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 15 May 2015 16:10:46 -0400 Thanks to an exception for "electric or non-fossil-fuel-burning vehicles". Maybe all other states could do that so that other EV makers don't have to face what Tesla is facing? Full Article Transportation
c A new model of climate change for the anthropocene epoch By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Feb 2017 07:29:30 -0500 A group of scientists argues our current climate change models get it wrong. Tracking "Carbon" only tells half the story. Full Article Science
c Injured turtle gets custom-built LEGO wheelchair (video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Nov 2018 13:14:51 -0500 Veterinarians built this sweet mini-wheelchair for a turtle with a shattered shell. Full Article Science
c The Rise of Living Architecture (Book Review) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Jan 2014 11:10:00 -0500 Green roofs, living walls, vertical farms are all part of a new living architecture. Full Article Design
c Stefano Boeri's Vertical Forest gets planted By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Jan 2014 10:20:00 -0500 One of the world's most famous architectural renderings turns into a building. Will it thrive? Full Article Design
c Are white roofs really three times more efficient than green roofs? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Feb 2014 13:01:09 -0500 They are certainly more reflective, but that's not the only thing that matters. Full Article Design
c Is the new Barclay Center green roof really green or greenwash? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Apr 2014 10:31:59 -0400 Green roofs are wonderful things and lovely to look at, but there are other factors in play here. Full Article Design
c Green roofs could prevent sewage overflow in New York City By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Jun 2014 15:57:29 -0400 Sewage overflow is a major problem in the Big Apple, but with a little more green on city rooftops, the overflow could be prevented. Full Article Design
c Pioneering green roofed building by Ted Cullinan saved from demolition By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Jul 2014 10:10:25 -0400 It was designed to stay cool without air conditioning, and the green roof was part of the strategy. Full Article Design
c Green roofs are changing architecture: The Science Hills of Komatsu By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Oct 2014 14:39:07 -0400 Strange things happen when roofs touch the ground. Full Article Design
c Historic Warsaw building gets wrapped up in a gorgeous green wall By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Nov 2014 15:24:14 -0500 It also pushes the limit of what we mean by historic preservation. Full Article Design
c Green roofs are changing architecture: Here's a whole school built under an undulating green roof By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Feb 2015 11:39:57 -0500 Jean-Philippe Pargade designs a school where the green roof IS the building, defining its whole look and feel Full Article Design
c Green roofs, living walls and vertical farms are all morphing into living green buildings By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Mar 2015 11:30:49 -0400 We are going to need a new term that binds them all together. A lecture in 20 slides. Full Article Design
c Foster to build Toronto tower with what looks like the largest living wall in North America By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Mar 2015 10:35:24 -0400 "Less is more" is so over; These days the mantra is "too much is never enough." Full Article Design
c Green roofs make happier, more productive workers By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 18 May 2015 14:59:36 -0400 A new study shows that a quick look at a green roof perks you right up. Full Article Design
c Watch a green roof get installed on New York's Barclay Center By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Jun 2015 09:54:17 -0400 It may be the most expensive and useless green roof ever built Full Article Design
c Solar Outpost is a nice place to work on a green roof in Brooklyn By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Jul 2015 11:15:48 -0400 Designer Matt Kovaleski integrates a solar power system into a picnic table setup for workers at Vice Full Article Design
c ELEVATE puts a solar powered, green walled, rainwater collecting tiny house on a pedestal By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Aug 2015 13:17:18 -0400 Hawaiian engineers think that it can address many of the world's problems. Are they too ambitious? Full Article Design
c Another vertical forest being built by Stefano Boeri in Lausanne, Switzerland By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Nov 2015 11:28:55 -0500 And I am going to be positive, upbeat and happy about it, really. Full Article Design
c Icelandic turf houses are old-school green with a Viking twist (photos) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Jan 2016 14:46:23 -0500 An architectural tradition dating to the 9th century, Iceland's turf houses are an enduring inspiration. Full Article Design
c Peterborough canoe museum to have gorgeous green roof By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Jan 2016 09:58:13 -0500 Irish architects Heneghan Peng win the competition to house world's largest canoe collection Full Article Design
c Dutch family of four living in experimental urban greenhouse home By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Mar 2016 07:00:00 -0400 Located in Rotterdam, this Concept House features a huge rooftop garden, and uses natural heating and cooling techniques to keep maintenance costs down. Full Article Design
c Green fuzz on buildings is an admission of defeat, says Edwin Heathcote By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Apr 2016 11:31:32 -0400 Really, this trend should be nipped in the bud. Full Article Design
c Arup designs a living wall scaffold for London renovation By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Nov 2016 13:12:15 -0400 It looks a lot better than the usual kind, cleans the air and absorbs noise. Full Article Design
c Urban-like post-disaster rural housing incorporates rooftop gardens By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Dec 2017 11:37:41 -0500 This reconstruction scheme in China encourages resilience and self-sufficiency. Full Article Design
c New hotel in Singapore "combines sustainability with delight." By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Aug 2018 09:38:42 -0400 A tropical skyscraper by WOHA and Patricia Urquiola is wrapped in a vine-covered sunscreen. Full Article Design
c London parents crowd-fund to install living wall at school playground to suck up pollution By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Nov 2018 14:20:03 -0500 But really, they should be dealing with the source of the problem. Full Article Design
c Old bank converted into hip new hostel in Finland By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Aug 2018 14:53:02 -0400 This modern, Scandinavian take on the hostel includes private rooms and a jacuzzi in the old vault. Full Article Design
c Historical courtyard residence converted into modern workspace in Beijing By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Aug 2018 13:45:27 -0400 A traditional dwelling has been preserved by renovating it to include a new office, library, kitchen and guest room. Full Article Design
c Converted ambulance becomes one man's traveling home-on-wheels (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 31 Aug 2018 13:13:39 -0400 Diverging from the Sprinter van conversion trend, this man revamped an old life-saving vehicle into his own tiny home. Full Article Design
c How buildings change: from jam factory to lingerie to gorgeous apartments By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Nov 2018 14:48:30 -0400 Blouin Tardif Architectes do a beautiful adaptive reuse and addition in Montreal. Full Article Design
c Airy attic apartment features secret door to walk-in bathtub By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Dec 2018 14:19:19 -0500 This delightful apartment renovation in Spain hides a huge bathtub and other mysteries. Full Article Design
c Yellow brightens up this apartment's multifunctional walls By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Jan 2019 14:53:33 -0500 Vibrant tones liven up this redesign of a 1920s apartment in Stockholm, Sweden. Full Article Design
c Bright apartment renovation modernizes a 1920s attic By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Feb 2019 15:00:44 -0500 This former pigeon roost is transformed into a light-filled family home. Full Article Design
c Ellis Passivhaus laughed at Chicago's Polar Vortex By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Apr 2019 10:12:39 -0400 Temperatures in January dropped to -24°F and an air source heat pump kept it comfy and cozy. Full Article Design
c Could this plan force politicians to work together? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Aug 2018 16:10:34 -0400 This simple idea could change how governments deal with the environment. Full Article Business
c 70% of Americans think the environment is more important than economic growth By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Aug 2018 15:12:42 -0400 Turns out, environmental issues are not about awareness. People get it. Full Article Business
c Mayors of London and New York issue joint call for fossil fuel divestment By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Sep 2018 06:34:04 -0400 Great cities know the future is renewable. Full Article Energy
c Scientists just uncovered ancient signs of child labor By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Sep 2018 10:00:00 -0400 Kids have been digging in salt mines for thousands of years. Full Article Science
c Why Colorado's slavery ban won't end slavery By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Oct 2018 17:08:51 -0400 Yes, slavery is still legal. Full Article Business
c Spain closes coal mines. Mining unions celebrate. By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Oct 2018 06:44:06 -0400 It turns out that helping mining regions move on is just good politics. Full Article Energy
c Are citizens finally mobilizing on climate change? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Dec 2018 06:40:12 -0500 School strikes, non-violent direct action, office sit-ins. It feels like something might be building. Full Article Science
c 42% of global coal plants are losing money By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Dec 2018 06:31:20 -0500 New wind and solar will be cheaper than 96% of all existing coal by 2030. Full Article Energy
c Good news: Bitcoin is becoming worthless By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Dec 2018 10:13:26 -0500 The digital currency is in its death throes. Full Article Energy
c Divestment is now considered a 'material risk' by fossil fuel industries By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Dec 2018 06:52:04 -0500 And we thought it was all about symbolism... Full Article Energy
c What happens when plant-based 'meat' is cheaper than the real thing? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Jan 2019 06:18:45 -0500 Pioneers are already making inroads into the market. But once economies of scale kick in... Full Article Living
c The troubling link between self-care and capitalism By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Jan 2019 13:17:39 -0500 The covering-yourself-with-blankets movement isn't nearly as cuddly as it seems. Full Article Living
c Borrowing a cup of sugar from a neighbor benefits everyone By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Apr 2019 07:00:00 -0400 It fosters connection and community, boosts happiness... and results in delicious baked goods. Full Article Living
c Pope Francis asks oil companies for a 'radical energy transition' By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Jun 2019 06:43:00 -0400 The leader of the Catholic Church used his strongest language yet to call for 'decisive action, here and now.' Full Article Business
c What's wrong with modern buildings? Everything, including Upfront Carbon Emissions By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Jun 2019 11:43:26 -0400 Finally, people are beginning to take this issue seriously. Full Article Design