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

The Kitchoo packs it all into one unit only four feet wide, perfect for your quarantine suite.

Laneway housing is a terrific option to deal with aging boomers and their children.

Real Christmas trees - the ones you go out and cut down yourself, are a growth industry, says SF Gate. That's because young adults are flocking to u-cut tree lots, out for the experience and the family time that Christmas-tree

Around the country, Christmas trees are recycled for an unlikely purpose: they make for good fish habitat.

Does this make any sense, and is it truly circular?

There is more money in it for the Convenience Industrial Complex.

They do this every few years. Will this one be any more successful?

"Vice President Joe Biden told a South Carolina environmental activist Friday that he opposes a controversial oil pipeline from Canada, but said he is "in the minority" inside the Obama administration."

Douglas Brinkley at Rolling Stone sat down for an hour with Vice President Joe Biden and the topic of climate change made up considerable bulk of the interview. It's worth a read

In the current issue of the The New Yorker, Ryan Lizza tells the story of how Tom Steyer, "a fifty-six-year-old billionaire" has thrown his clout and money behind the effort to stop the Keystone XL pipeline.

Bill McKibben makes a strong case that despite the EPA's new power plant regulations and increasing fuel efficiency in cars, President Obama has largely been a failure in terms of pursuing a progressive energy policy

I am pickier, stingier... and much happier.

It's time to start thinking about substance over style.

Henry Grabar writes a really wonderful article that shows how "a better world is possible."

They say it's the new megatrend: customers without cars.

A new report describes this trend, happening in suburbs and small towns near successful big cities.

We really have to change the way we use our cities.

It resents the world for criticizing the industry, yet understands that some things need to change.

Is the idyllic, organic farm worse for our balance with nature?

I finally stumbled upon wabi-sabi. But somehow I have always known it.

This study provides shocking statistics on unsafe motorist behavior, but aims to give urban planners new tools for safer shared roads

Ruling protects the organization behind a unique project to re-establish European bison in the wild

Hershey's, Nestle and Mars have not kept their promises when it comes to sourcing conflict-free palm oil.

Look what you can make out of bamboo poles and climbing rope in 23 days--if you are artists.

Bigger isn't always better when it comes to life and gardens at Chelsea.

You've heard of starchitects, well here's a super-star engineer: welcome to Ove Arup's world.

London's Design Biennale wants to show how to make the world a better place...

This man has a unique recycled bow tie to match every occasion.

And new research suggests that the problem is only going to get worse.

If you've been following the world of architecture, you've probably feasted your eyes on the Metropol Parasol, which has been one of the most popular and talked about structures of 2011. Currently the world's largest wooden structure, the Parasol's

+ Inhabitots just turned three years old! My how quickly baby blogs... and babies grow up! Celebrating your little one's third birthday? Here are six green gifts your tot will love!

As you may have seen on every major news channel out there, Hurricane Irene is barreling up towards eastern cities like NYC and Washington DC and from the looks of it, it ain't gonna be pretty. Many New Yorkers are evacuating and those who are staying

+ Overwhelmed by all the gear your kid needs to head back to school? We'll streamline your shopping endeavors with the best eco-friendly back to school supply basics.

The competition between the hottest solar homes in the nation at the 2011 Solar Decathlon in Washington, DC has been heating up all week and the winners will finally be announced tomorrow. Green design experts will be judging these student-built houses

+ Indulge your budding foodie with LoooLo Textiles organic munchy toys, which in addition to being beautifully designed, are biodegradable. A set of bagel, lox and cream cheese, a fresh PB & J, and a burger piled high with the works will infuse

It takes a licking and keeps on ticking

The Orca Helix moves up and down so that it is easy to get on and off when high, easy on the body when low.

It's about time; they are better for the environment and for your bottoms.

Save the trees and a lot of water too.

The bacteria are winning.

The technology is still in the beginning stages, but the potential is great.

Grimy fingers in the mouth leads to decreased risk of developing allergies, new study suggests.

Triclosan may have been banned in soap, but antimicrobials are still allowed in more than 2,000 other products, which is a big problem.

Steven M. Johnson is at it again.

Not by a long shot, but the answer is still interesting.

Forget drones and self-driving cars; this is the future of deliveries, whether goods or kids.

Troy Rank's new e-bike was worth the wait.

For people who walk or bike, getting there is half the fun.

They are not toys, they are transportation, and they can be a big help in this crisis.