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Recycled Wood Stars in an Ogle-Worthy Renovation in Australia
Melbourne architect and designer Travis Walton elevates a rustic retreat with a strategic combination of recycled wood, concrete,...
This Dreamy Tiny House in Bali Is Made of Recycled Tetra Pak Cartons
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.
Recycled Red Brick Wraps Two Affordable Rental Homes in Australia
In a Melbourne neighborhood, two infill residences combat urban sprawl and raise the bar for sustainable rental housing.
A Tiny House Made of Sand and Recycled Materials Lands in Times Square
The 176-square-foot home by Fernando Mastrangelo, built entirely from reclaimed materials, warns against climate change.
Trees Not Trash
I moved into a new apartment over the summer that came already inhabited by a split-leaf philodendron.
From Trash to Treasure, You Can Build a Deck That’s Easy on Both the Eyes and the Environment
Composite decking has come a long way in recent decades—and one company is going further by recycling 300 million pounds of scrap...
This Hurricane-Resistant Prefab Is Made From More Than 600,000 Recycled Plastic Bottles
In Nova Scotia, a prefab beach house makes history as the first-ever home built with PET core foam technology.
Recycling the Unrecyclable
It is nearly impossible to talk about materials today without invoking a full-fledged powwow about life cycle analysis, carbon...
The Inventor of Granito Explains Why We Should Recycle Old Buildings—Right Where They Stand
When Paris-based designer Anna Saint Pierre saw the massive granite slabs that were slated to be replaced in the conversion of an...
Recycled Paper Lights
I recently came across the work of Pia Wüstenberg, a German-born designer whose recent obsession is transforming piles of waste...
Curly's Cove: One Man's Trash...
In Bodega Bay, a run-down shack gets a major makeover
A New Sustainable Subscription Program Is Helping Us Rethink the Way We Shop for Linens
San Francisco-based Coyuchi—pioneers in coastal-inspired organic cotton textiles for the home—is introducing a new subscription...
Recycled Tube Light by Castor
The Recycled Tube Light by Canadian design studio Castor is a great example of upcycling done right.
Turning Simple Materials and Recycled Finds Into a New-Old New Orleans Home
An architecture family makes magic with everyday objects and a lot of creativity.
This Home Takes Recycling to the Next Level
In the eastern Netherlands, resourceful recyclers 2012Architects have built a house almost entirely out of locally sourced scrap,...
The Food Zone
Fine-tuning your cooking and dining areas pays off in more ways than just saving resources.
Stay in This 3D-Printed Tiny House
Prep Your Dorm Room For the New School Year With These 16 Cool, Modern Products
With the new school year quickly approaching, make sure to give yourself enough time to gather what you'll need to make your dorm...
This Tiny Cabin Is Biodegradable, Recyclable, and Relocatable
Polygoon Architecture creates a compact home that blends into the woods of northern Belgium.
From Italy: Recycled Tile Wallpaper
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...
Greg Lynn Recycled Toy Furniture
Perhaps you have spent your entire life thinking that plastic bath toys were very unsophisticated.
Nifemi Marcus-Bello Finds Inspiration in Lagos’s Culture of Recycling
The Nigerian designer makes new forms using old techniques, keeping traditions alive in the process.
14 Stylish Compost Bins That Don’t Look Like Garbage
Turn your kitchen scraps into green gold with these sleek, stylish, and affordable composting bins.
Going Circular Is the New Green—Here’s How Home Goods Companies Are Closing the Loop
From IKEA to Emeco, a growing number of businesses are slashing waste by putting it straight back into production.
SLO Architecture's Dwell Vision Award–Winning Design
Our inaugural award for design innovation goes to a firm whose architectural orb is lean, green, and buoyant.
A New, Affordable Green Home Comes to an Australian Eco-Village
Adapted for the Australian climate, the eco-friendly, low-maintenance CORE 9 house starts at $192,000.
These Tiny “See-Through” Cabins Are Made of Charred, Waxed, and Recycled Wood
Konga’s $53K prefabs put nature first with non-toxic finishes and large windows that capture the setting wherever you set them.
The Quiet-Closing Trash Can on Amazon That’s Also Not Bulky or Ugly
Available in three touch-free designs.
Affordable Shipping Container Tiny Homes Get the Green Light in the UK
Eight shipping containers will be recycled into green-roofed homes for low-income residents in Aylesbury, England.
Designer to Know: Saturday Green
Inspired by their favorite day of the week, Saturday Green is a female-led collective of textile designers who recently launched...
Why Textile Superstar Nani Marquina Treasures This Thrown-Out Chair
An authentic Thonet chair found by her father is a daily reminder of durability and resistance.
An Uplifting Melbourne Addition Embodies its Owners’ Sense of Adventure
On a double-fronted block in Melbourne, a light-filled extension enables a couple to comfortably embrace the outdoors.
Scandinavian Rag Rugs Made from Recycled Denim
Nudie Jeans Co, a Swedish denim label known for producing 100% organic jeans that command a cult following, is branching into the...
An Experimental New Hotel Includes a Steel Prefab and a Copenhagen Loft
Danish brand Vipp allows guests to book design-forward rooms in the form of a lakeside prefab, an urban loft, and a converted...
A Tiny Cabin Is Built in Three Weeks For Only $10.5K
A young Finnish designer bypasses building permits by creating an affordable tiny home under 100 square feet.
This Revolutionary Finnish Restaurant Is 100% Zero-Waste
In Helsinki, Nolla serves up organic, locally sourced fare in a Michelin-tiered dining experience—all without trash cans.
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