Melbourne architect and designer Travis Walton elevates a rustic retreat with a strategic combination of recycled wood, concrete,...

The 688-square-foot Tetra Pod is every bit as artful as it is efficient—and Stilt Studios is offering DIY plans for just $5,000.

In a Melbourne neighborhood, two infill residences combat urban sprawl and raise the bar for sustainable rental housing.

The 176-square-foot home by Fernando Mastrangelo, built entirely from reclaimed materials, warns against climate change.

I moved into a new apartment over the summer that came already inhabited by a split-leaf philodendron.

Composite decking has come a long way in recent decades—and one company is going further by recycling 300 million pounds of scrap...

In Nova Scotia, a prefab beach house makes history as the first-ever home built with PET core foam technology.

It is nearly impossible to talk about materials today without invoking a full-fledged powwow about life cycle analysis, carbon...

When Paris-based designer Anna Saint Pierre saw the massive granite slabs that were slated to be replaced in the conversion of an...

I recently came across the work of Pia Wüstenberg, a German-born designer whose recent obsession is transforming piles of waste...

In Bodega Bay, a run-down shack gets a major makeover

San Francisco-based Coyuchi—pioneers in coastal-inspired organic cotton textiles for the home—is introducing a new subscription...

The Recycled Tube Light by Canadian design studio Castor is a great example of upcycling done right.

In the eastern Netherlands, resourceful recyclers 2012Architects have built a house almost entirely out of locally sourced scrap,...

Fine-tuning your cooking and dining areas pays off in more ways than just saving resources.

Polygoon Architecture creates a compact home that blends into the woods of northern Belgium.

Our first stop on day one of our week of tile-mania at Cersaie was at the booth of tile manufacturer Trend, an Italian company...

Perhaps you have spent your entire life thinking that plastic bath toys were very unsophisticated.

With the new school year quickly approaching, make sure to give yourself enough time to gather what you'll need to make your dorm...

An architecture family makes magic with everyday objects and a lot of creativity.

Turn your kitchen scraps into green gold with these sleek, stylish, and affordable composting bins.

From IKEA to Emeco, a growing number of businesses are slashing waste by putting it straight back into production.

Our inaugural award for design innovation goes to a firm whose architectural orb is lean, green, and buoyant.

Adapted for the Australian climate, the eco-friendly, low-maintenance CORE 9 house starts at $192,000.

The Nigerian designer makes new forms using old techniques, keeping traditions alive in the process.

Eight shipping containers will be recycled into green-roofed homes for low-income residents in Aylesbury, England.

Available in three touch-free designs.

Nudie Jeans Co, a Swedish denim label known for producing 100% organic jeans that command a cult following, is branching into the...

An authentic Thonet chair found by her father is a daily reminder of durability and resistance.

Inspired by their favorite day of the week, Saturday Green is a female-led collective of textile designers who recently launched...

On a double-fronted block in Melbourne, a light-filled extension enables a couple to comfortably embrace the outdoors.

Danish brand Vipp allows guests to book design-forward rooms in the form of a lakeside prefab, an urban loft, and a converted...

The 380-square-foot prefab is equipped to go in your backyard or completely off-grid.

In Helsinki, Nolla serves up organic, locally sourced fare in a Michelin-tiered dining experience—all without trash cans.

Konga’s $53K prefabs put nature first with non-toxic finishes and large windows that capture the setting wherever you set them.