Greenbuild Conference: Waste Management
The sustainability movement has gone through a series of evolutions and iterations over the past several years—from nascent niche...
Greenbuild Conference: FLOR
There’s no questioning the validity and worthiness of the growing popularity of green, but the relentless reliance on the...
Greenbuild Conference: Home Insurance
If there’s one thing that’s clear about the movement, it’s that green is manifesting itself in interesting, odd, and diverse ways.
Greenbuild Conference: Yolo Colorhouse
Spin art isn’t something people normally engage in on a trade show floor—perhaps the state of the housing and building market is...
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.
European Plants Generate Energy—and Pride—from Waste
With Europe leading the way, waste-to-energy plants are turning an unlikely resource—garbage—into electricity.
This Wisconsin Lake House Is Sheathed in Tiles Made of Post-Industrial Waste
Architect Stephen Bruns uses a synthetic roofing product to clad the Woven House—named for a vestibule that connects two massive...
IKEA’s Plant-Filled “Home of Tomorrow” Champions a Zero-Waste Future
The Swedish furniture giant takes on self-sufficient living with a futuristic show home in Szczecin, Poland.
What a Sustainable, Well-Stocked Kitchen Looks Like, According to a Zero-Waste Chef
West~Bourne founder Camilla Marcus shares her cooking hacks and go-to gadgets.
Waste Opportunity
While the Western world forgets its waste with a flush, 2.6 billion people don’t even have toilets.
Art + Environment Conference in Reno
I'll be heading to Reno later this week to speak at the upcoming Art + Environment Conference hosted by the Nevada Museum of Art,...
Solid Conference: Hardware and the Networked Home
Networking technology and internet-powered apps mean interior design and architecture are about to become more personal.
What to Expect from the 2017 Universal Design Conference
Experts in inclusive design gather in New York.
You Can Ski All Year Round at Denmark’s New Power Plant
Copenhagen just cut the ribbon on a new waste-to-energy power plant—and you can ski down it.
A Dramatic Cliffside Prefab Steps From the Beach in Australia
With little time to waste, an Australian firm erects an efficient prefab overlooking the ocean.
The World’s First 3D-Printed Village Is Coming to Latin America This Summer
The walls of each home can be printed in just 24 hours with nearly zero waste.
Finally, Spring Water Right Out of Your Kitchen Tap
It’s way, way better than bottled water.
This California ADU Builder Minimizes Waste by Taking a Whole-Tree Approach
Masaya Homes’ $50K prefabs are made of teak that’s sustainably farmed in Nicaragua.
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.
Man Repeller’s Manhattan Offices Are Just as Chic as You’d Expect
And yes, there’s a fashion closet.
Chris Jordan’s Plastic Provocation
Artist Chris Jordan has become something of a cult figure for the green set, with his growing portfolio of mind-bending...
Getty Unveils New Plan to Conserve the Iconic Eames House
The Eames House, one of the world’s most treasured and influential modernist houses, enters a new and improved chapter of...
Art and Tech Worlds Collide in 5th Annual Seven on Seven Conference
This 484-Square-Foot Tiny House in Brazil Is as Sculptural as it Is Sustainable
Gustavo Penna Architect & Associates uses reclaimed mining waste to create a minimalist masterpiece on a spectacular site.
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.
Budget Breakdown: A Tired ’80s Home in Japan Gets a Bright Remodel For $164K
Additional windows and open shelving help Suita House in Osaka feel airy and modern.
These Condos Would Be a Dream For Anyone Who Works Remotely
According to the New York Times, 43 percent of Americans said they spent at least some time working remotely last year—and...
A Peek Inside a New Beautiful Co-Working Space For Creatives in Brooklyn
In a former foundry that was most recently home to Vice Media, a new members-only co-working space opens up for business,...
Stillwater Dwellings’ Modern Prefab Homes Match Style With Sustainability
This Seattle–based firm specializing in modern prefab homes is committed to sustainability from conception through construction.
This Eco-Minded Home in São Paulo Raises the Bar For Prefab
Made of 100-percent recyclable materials and equipped with smart home technology, SysHaus is a new model by a Brazilian...
This Chef’s Home in Australia Uses Budget-Friendly Materials That Don’t Sacrifice Strength
In Byron Shire, simple, cost-efficient materials like fiber-cement sheets cut down on construction waste and time.
This Off-Grid Prefab Is All About Location, Location, Location
The sleek design from Stockholm-based iOhouse doesn’t rely on utility hookups, allowing you to live in luxury wherever you want.
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.
5 Prefab Home Companies to Know in Illinois
If you’re looking into prefab in Illinois, add these builders and designers to your Rolodex.
An Award-Winning Prefab Cork House Pops Up on the Banks of the River Thames
This 475-square-foot home in Eton, England, is made almost entirely of reconstituted waste cork—a by-product of the cork industry...
The Food Zone
Fine-tuning your cooking and dining areas pays off in more ways than just saving resources.

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