Architects all over the world should be doing this too.

Nature gets digitized in these vibrant animations that feature audio recordings from the rainforest.

We've all heard it — "this city" or "that city" has more bicyclists because it has warmer weather. Looks like it's time to retire that statement.

So often we read books on ecology that detail the downfall of a species or habitat. Finally, here is a book that does the opposite, explaining instead the incredible comeback of one of the most important locales for marine

This month, BookHugger presents The Death and Life of Monterey Bay by Stephen R. Palumbi and Carolyn Sotka. Readers can order a discounted copy today and then join a live chat with the

And now the three unlikely friends live together under a single roof.

Our pets become like family to us during their lives, so why not treat them with the dignity that a family member deserves when they die?

This ad from the flu pandemic of 101 years ago has held up well.

In the last few years ecotourism has grown from a buzzword to a trend, to full-blown industry. Whether travelers are looking for a rugged adventure or refined luxury, planet-conscious operators have sprung up to satisfy

You would think that attending a conference on sustainable tourism in Costa Rica would be a bit bland: yes, they're very green, we know. But just because this Central

This little unit has sleeping for four in not much space at all.

This container home in Costa Rica is almost a monster home, but has some interesting features.

Taking pieces of "dead" nature, this artist transmutes them into delightful, living works of glass and gold leaf.

Other websites shriek "the end of capitalism" but really, it is hardly that.

He makes the case that it is better to have magnificent public parks than big private backyards.

We live in his world of conspicuous waste.

An Arctic explorer calls for 'party ships' to be kept out of this sensitive and remote part of the world.

This is, whether we like it or not, the future of furniture design.

It's a nice idea, but it needs a bit more rigor.

Made with beads, yarns and other fibers, these hybrid sculptures seem to transform before your eyes.

The wonderful world of birds, painted in life size and all together on a huge 2,500-square-foot wall.

Thinking about making a move into a home, but really, really want a green space? We stumbled across the perfect (little) eco-home.

Carpeting may be something we give little thought to, but the ubiquitous floor covering is actually a serious environmental problem. Not only are toxic chemicals often used in the making of most carpeting, they are

We were at the Cottage Life Show in Toronto this weekend, but soon there might be a whole spinoff, "Compost Toilet Life Show" , there were so many new products in the alternative toilet world. One that surprised us was the Finnish Biolan- we are used to

David Masters lives in a yurt. But it isn't just a home, he preaches what he practices in an "alternative learning center that provides opportunities for people to develop and reflect on their values and to consider how they might take an active role

This water filtration solution requires no electricity, has no moving parts, and can be built affordably with locally available materials.

A triumphant win for Toledo residents means that the Great Lake's wellbeing is now an official top priority.

But others consider it a good opportunity to reevaluate agricultural practices.

Meanwhile, cars and trucks keep getting bigger and higher. It's time to do something.

But what is the best criterion?

The Toronto Star's list is useful but incomplete.

Paleontologists in Argentina have uncovered a supermassive dinosaur

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

Architectural rock star Bjarke Ingels lands in the Canadian oil capital

In a world where we are supposed to make it easier for people to get on bikes, some are determined to scare everybody off them.

Cars kept running into a big rock in a Calgary parking lot, perhaps because it didn't make eye contact.

With demand for natural textiles spiking, sustainable companies need to look beyond pesticide- and water-intensive cotton

British journalist Stacey Dooley reveals what our fast fashion addiction is doing to the planet.

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

After the beautiful Xylophone of the Forest I shared with you last month, I came across a selection of amazing wooden designs from Spain, both century-old and brand new ones. Confemadera put together an impressive selection

The US federal government announced a big bet on big data today. What is Big Data, what does the government have to do with it, and where could this lead?

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

Corn mills, water pumps, blenders and more: the bicycle as a tool for self-empowerment.

Scientists find signs that the germ causing strep throat and flesh-eating disease may be moving closer to resistance to penicillin and other related antibiotics.

The diet appears to act on gut bacteria in a way that helps hinder physical frailty and reduce cognitive decline in older age, researchers find.

Half of antibiotics prescribed by primary-care doctors are done so inappropriately and are fueling the emergence of antibiotic-resistant superbugs.

The American Institute of Architects just announced its 2007 Housing Awards; among the winners were our beloved Loblolly House and in the Special Housing Category, the Designhabitat2 house, from The DESIGNhabitat 2 Studio School of Architecture,

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is proposing a rate increase due to extreme drought having reduced their ability to ramp up hydroelectric generators in time for customers to turn on the bright kitchen lights and cook dinner - after 4:00PM. Only 6

Floating residues from the ongoing BP oil 'blowout' in the Gulf are expansive enough to be easily visible from space. Satellite photos of oil on salt water

A most painful demonstration of Murphy's Law - that