RIBA crowns Children Village in Brazil as the worlds best new building

On the edge of a rainforest in northern Brazil, a recently built school complex by Brazilian architecture firms Aleph Zero and Rosenbaum has been awarded the RIBA International Prize 2018 for the ‘world’s best new building.’ Dubbed Children Village, the contemporary project earned praise not only for its beautiful and low-impact design, but also for its social impact as boarding accommodation to 540 children aged 13 to 18 attending the Canuanã School. The winning entry was selected by a grand...

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Cheap drainage nets keep water pollution at bay in Australia

Water pollution is a growing crisis around the world, but one city in Australia is doing its part to tackle the huge surges of waste that come from storm drains. By using a somewhat obvious, simple and cost-effective system of nets or “trash traps,” the City of Kwinana is moving to prevent waste from entering its waters. In Spring 2018, the City of Kwinana collaborated with supplier Ecosol to install two drainage nets in the Henley Reserve. The netting was simply attached to concrete drain...

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Modern rammed earth home embraces the desert landscape

Named after the way light bounces off of its angled walls and ceilings, Dancing Light is an award-winning dwelling nestled in the desert town of Paradise Valley, Arizona. Local architecture practice Kendle Design Collaborative crafted the custom residence, giving it a sense of drama with pointy pavilion-like rooflines, yet grounded the design through indigenous materials and a desert-inspired color palette. Full-height walls of glass also embrace the landscape and the home is also set up to optimize...

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Magical rainbow swamp goes viral

Earlier this week, Brent Rossen posted a pic on Reddit that his girlfriend took of a rainbow swamp, and within 24 hours the photo received more than 120,000 upvotes. The couple was enjoying a walk at First Landing State Park in Virginia when they came upon the unusual phenomenon. "Me and my girlfriend were walking in the woods the other week and saw a rainbow pool for the first time," Rossen wrote in his post. So how does this happen? Jeff Ripple, a former Florida swamp walk leader, told the...

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Henning Larsens energy-efficient Kiruna Town Hall opens to the public

The northern Swedish town of Kiruna that’s famously uprooting itself has just inaugurated its new town hall—dubbed The Crystal—in the relocated city center three kilometers to the east. Designed by Danish architecture firm Henning Larsen, The Crystal is an energy-efficient homage to Kiruna’s existing town hall that was designed by the Swedish architect Arthur von Schamlensee. Conceived as the town’s “living room,” the circular building was built with recycled materials from the original...

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Guide to sustainable winter activities

Just because the temperature plummets and the daylight runs short doesn’t mean your bustling days need to end. Instead of hibernating like a bear, wearing pajamas and watching Netflix day after day, put some fun on the schedule and look forward to a winter full of activities. Of course, consumption and waste are always a consideration here at Inhabitat so here’s our top choices for the best eco-friendly, sustainable activities for your winter calendar. <!--more--> Snow play Those...

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Amazon's Christmas trees are hurting the environment

Earlier this year, Amazon announced that they would be selling and shipping fresh, full-size Christmas trees this holiday season. But, there is an environmental issue with the e-behemoth’s new plan. Back in September, Amazon said that they would be shipping 7-foot tall live Douglas firs, Fraser Firs, and Norfolk Island pines to customers’ front doorsteps, and that process is extremely eco-unfriendly. Char Miller, professor of environmental analysis and history at Pomona College says that...

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The best eco-friendly floor options for your home

Indoor pollutant levels can be up to five times higher than they are outside according to the EPA, and all you have to do to find the source of many of those pollutants is to look down at your floor. When you install traditional carpet or flooring it can fill the air in your home with hundreds of volatile compounds, including possible carcinogens, and it can take years for those compounds to disappear. To make matters worse, we often treat our carpets with toxic chemicals, and they are notorious...

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REPREVE: sustainable multi-use fiber made from recycled water bottles

Single-use water bottles have a become a target for environmentals concerned about the amount of petroleum required for each bottle and the massive amounts of waste generated from their short lives. But in recent years, companies have begun to use that tossed-aside plastic in new and exciting ways. REPREVE, a sustainable fiber created from 100% food-quality and BPA-free post consumer plastic, has opened up the door to give companies new options when sourcing eco-friendly materials. <!--more--> While...

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Foster + Partners designs solar-powered Tulip observation tower for London

London’s iconic Gherkin landmark could be getting a striking and futuristic new neighbor—if plans for Foster + Partners’ The Tulip are approved. Proposed for a site next to The Gherkin—the Stirling Prize-winning 30 St Mary Axe building also designed by Foster + Partners—the conceptual observation tower would serve as a new cultural attraction and educational facility with unparalleled 360-degree views of London. The nature-inspired building would target a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating and...

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Introducing ReTuna, the world's first secondhand shopping mall

The reusing and upcycling trend continues to gain steam all over the globe. And, now there is a shopping mall that is full of secondhand stores. ReTuna, a two-story complex in Eskilstuna, Sweden, is located about 70 miles west of Stockholm. And, sales at the mall have quadrupled in the first three years. “I think it’s fun to find something that people have used, and we can use further. If you look at the things they’re selling here, they’re almost new. So actually, why bother buying new...

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This off-grid home on a Greek island provides 'cinematic frames' of the sea

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Here's your opportunity to join the Inhabitat team as a writer!

Inhabitat, a leading website in green design and sustainable living, is seeking remote writers to contribute two or more articles per week with a focus on breaking environmental news, green design/architecture and/or sustainable lifestyle features. An ideal candidate is an avid environmentalist and excellent writer with the ability to meet deadlines and communicate professionally with editors and sources. Learn more below. Requirements: Ability to meet strict deadlines Understanding...

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Twenty aims to dramatically reduce the waste of household products

Dubai Design Week - an annual event celebrating and promoting design and creativity - took place earlier this month, with young design minds from all over the world competing for the coveted Progress Prize at the Global Grad Show. Considered to be the largest creative festival in the Middle East, Dubai Design Week takes place at venues throughout the city, with the central hub of the festival being in the Dubai Design District. And, the Progress Prize celebrates the next generation of design talent...

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Own a funky, biophilic home by an acclaimed upcycling artist for $1.2M

A truly one-of-a-kind home has surfaced on the Florida market that offers luxury living in a lush, jungle-like environment as well as a wealth of upcycled art. Located just north of Fort Lauderdale in the town of Wilton Manors, the home is a sculptural oasis designed by owner Michael Jude Russo, an internationally renowned multimedia artist. Filled with light and views of the outdoors, the unique two-bedroom, two-bath dwelling is now being sold for $1,200,000, an asking price that includes all of...

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Vessel Works is changing the to-go beverage game with their reusable mug

A new company called Vessel Works is attempting to change the game in the beverage industry. The idea is to get rid of the waste from single-use cups for hot and cold beverages by providing a reusable to-go cup in participating cafes. Here’s how it works. The Vessel Works to-go cup is an insulated stainless-steel mug that will keep your beverage hot or cold. When you visit a participating location, you can check out one of the free, reusable mugs via an app and then later drop it off at a kiosk. It...

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Norwegian expedition cruise line Hurtigruten aiming to convert six of its 17 ships to use biogas

The Norwegian expedition cruise line Hurtigruten is going to do their part to help the environment. The 125-year-old company is aiming to convert six of its 17 ships to use biogas, liquified natural gas, and large battery packs by 2021. The biogas will be generated with waste fish parts - leftovers of fish processed for food - and mixed with other organic waste to use green energy to power their polluting cruise liners. Biogas is the result of speeding up the natural decomposition process and...

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Stunning carbon-neutral home uses traditional materials to create a synergy with its natural setting

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Crude oil spill off Newfoundland coast deemed impossible to clean up

The SeaRose FPSO - a floating production, storage, and offloading vessel in the White Rose oil and gas field near the Newfoundland coast - spilled an estimated 66,000 gallons (250,000 liters) of crude earlier this month, making it the largest oil spill in Newfoundland maritime history. The operator responsible for the incident is Husky Energy, and the spill happened when the vessel “experienced a loss of pressure” in an oil flowline. Husky had halted production the day before due to bad weather,...

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Time to put the flame out scented candles can cause disease and poor air quality

Scented candles are nice to look at and even nicer to breath in, but your favorite candle can cause more damage than you imagine. Candle season is in full effect as winter days quickly approach. They’re a great accent to incorporate into decorations, dinners and to photograph as the little flickering flames in the jar illuminate dark evenings at home. In the age of social media influencers and luxury brands promoting their one-of-a-kind scents, it’s no wonder why candle sales are soaring,...

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This home gently wraps around towering 80-year-old coconut trees

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LOT-EK upcycles 140 shipping containers into an apartment complex in South Africa

A massive modular residential building has risen in Johannesburg, South Africa with aims of revitalizing Maboneng Precinct, an area that’s recently undergone a dramatic transformation from a site of urban decay to a thriving enclave for creatives. Having had extensive experience in cargotecture, New York and Naples-based architectural design studio LOT-EK was tapped to design the mixed-use building, which was completed last year. Dubbed Drivelines Studio, the building comprises a total of 140 shipping...

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Floating prefab architecture addresses climate change on Chengdus Jincheng Lake

Nigerian architect Kunlé Adeyemi of the firm NLÉ Architects recently unveiled his third iteration on the award-winning Makoko Floating School, a prefabricated building system aimed at addressing “the challenges and opportunities of urbanization and climate change” through sustainable and alternative building typologies. Dubbed the MFS IIIx3, the thought-provoking collection of structures has been set afloat on a lake in Chengdu, the capital of southwestern China’s Sichuan province. The project...

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Old barn and granary gains a new life as an inspiring community hub

Cambridge-based design practice MCW Architects has completed the transformation of a heritage barn and granary into an uplifting community center and home of local charity ACE Foundation. Purchased by the charity in 2009 on the outskirts of Cambridge, the Victorian farm was renovated in a two-part process, the second phase of which MCW architects were commissioned to design and implement. In addition to refurbishing the existing structure and improving energy efficiency, the £1,500,000 second-phase...

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How to provide a backyard habitat to protect animals in the winter

We live in an ecosystem, which means plants and animals depend upon one another for survival. During the cold winter months, the animals in your area may struggle to find adequate food, shelter, and water. However, you can make a difference in their struggle. Here are a few simple actions you can take in the name of wildlife conservation in your own yard. <!--more--> Hold off on deadheading Birds eat seeds and make nests from grasses. Critters store nuts and seeds from plants. Although...

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Invasive soft rush weed turned into sustainable packaging materials

Soft rush is a plant. It is also furniture and packaging materials. Born from the idea that fibers could be cultivated from the weed, Don Kwaning has designed a line of products using varying parts of the grass-like plant. <!--more--> Throughout the Netherlands, the plant is invasive enough that thousands of pounds are pulled from ditches, wetlands, and marshes every year and turned into biogas. Although it is also used to improve overly-sandy soil, soft rush is widely recognized...

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Avoid the crowds with these 10 alternatives to Black Friday shopping

The unofficial kick-off to the Christmas season is virtually stamped on the calendar the day after Thanksgiving. Titled Black Friday with the idea that it is the time of year retailers leave the red column and enter the profit, or black, column, the commercialization of the third Friday in November is somewhat of a pop phenomenon with a cult-like following. Merchants hype up and advertise specials, deals and savings weeks in advance while people prepare to rise at 4 a.m. hours after completing their...

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Gorgeous, low-maintenance home comprised of dual farmhouse-style buildings

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6 environmental topics to spark discussion at the Thanksgiving dinner table

Nothing sparks political discussion and debate more than a family dinner during the holidays. And, in this explosive political climate, chances are the conversation will run wild during Thanksgiving even more than it has in the past. To give you some ideas for the upcoming holiday season, here are some environmental topics to help spur your political discussion while you enjoy your turkey dinner. Elections Obviously, with a major midterm election happening just a few days ago, this will be a...

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Throw out your romaine lettuce, CDC declares E.coli outbreak

Romaine lettuce is unsafe to eat … again. The CDC is advising people to throw out and avoid eating all romaine lettuce following an E.coli outbreak that has left 32 people sick and 13 people hospitalized so far across 11 states in the U.S. The CDC along with public health officials across the U.S. and Canada are investigating another outbreak of E.coli connected to romaine lettuce. The center said that consumers should not eat any romaine lettuce, and restaurants and retailers should not...

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Architects want to transform an old Dutch bridge into zero-energy apartments

In a bid to save rather than tear down a historically significant bridge in the Netherlands, Delft-based cezeped architects unveiled an adaptive reuse scheme for turning the defunct bridge into a base for energy-neutral dwellings and a conference center. Created in collaboration with Expericon, Hollandia Infra, Mammoet and the IV-Group, this innovative proposal was the result of a consortium that sought to sustainably redevelop the structure, which spans the river Lek near Vianen. Although the plan...

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Victorian home's painted facade is stripped to restore its original red brick glory

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A traditional log cabin in Colorado is the perfect winter wonderland retreat

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10 tasty and easy vegan dinner ideas

Choosing to live a healthy, vegan lifestyle can be an easy choice to make, but when it comes to actually following through and cooking those meals every day, it can seem like a complicated, time-consuming task. Cooking plant-based meals doesn’t have to be difficult. With a little planning and a smart grocery shopping strategy, you can make quick and easy vegan dinners every day of the week. Here are ten ideas to help keep your diet healthy and full of nutrients but won’t require you to spend...

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10 ways to use up mushy, overripe bananas

Bananas linger around many kitchens throughout the world since they are a perfect snack and a healthy addition to things like yogurt, peanut butter, and cereal. But, it doesn’t take long for them to move past peak ripeness and start getting covered in brown spots before turning black. Just because they are past their prime, it doesn’t mean that overripe bananas need to be tossed in the trash. To reduce your food waste, try some of these creative and delicious ideas for overripe bananas instead...

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This tiny home on wheels has been turned into the ultimate Hogwarts experience

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A modern, solar-powered home breathes new life into the Dutch countryside

In the Twente countryside of Rijssen, the Netherlands, Dutch practice Reitsema & partners architects and landscape architecture firm Eelerwoude recently completed a new solar-powered dwelling that—despite its contemporary design—looks surprisingly at home with its bucolic surroundings. Taking inspiration from the rural vernacular, the designers styled the three-building project after farmhouse architecture with a modern twist. Dubbed Erve BE and powered by solar energy, the energy-efficient...

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nat-2 creates a completely vegan sneaker made from coffee

Vegan sneakers? You bet! Most people know that the fashion industry is notorious for contributing to global waste in manufacturing, water consumption, and high electrical usage. The shoe industry is no exception with the traditional petroleum-based synthetic soles and heavy chemical usage. <!--more--> One company has taken a stand against this rampant pollution with their new nat-2TM coffee sneakers. The unisex design incorporates natural materials from the top to the bottom and...

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Long Lodge is an elegant and sustainable mass timber retreat proposal in the woods

Mass timber construction is growing more popular thanks to efforts like the 2018 Maine Mass Timber Competition, which has prompted elegant and sustainable wood-based designs such as “Long Lodge”, a design concept that won a 2018 Honor Award. Proposed for a specific north-facing property along the Appalachian Trail, the building consists of two wings—one for living and the other for sleeping—joined by a central void that frames views of the “Caribou Pond Trail” that connects to the main...

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Gorgeous prefab cabin is embedded into the mountainous Norwegian landscape

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How to host a zero-waste Thanksgiving dinner

Hosting a Thanksgiving dinner for friends and family can be an overwhelming task. And when you are providing a meal for a group of people, it is tempting to opt for things like pre-cut fruits and veggies, snack portions of cheese, store-bought pie, and other modern conveniences to make it easier to get through the day. However, using these items can come at a price. When you buy things that are packaged in single-use plastic, it wreaks havoc on the environment. So this year, instead of focusing...

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1960s home remodeled with energy-efficient and non-toxic hempcrete

Related: Gorgeous Northcote Hemp House Receives an 8-Star Energy Rating in Australia + Hempitecture

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Minimalist cabin in the Netherlands allows glampers to relax in style

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How to decode confusing labels on common household cleaners

Have you ever aimed some cleaning spray at your kitchen countertops and wondered what is actually inside the bottle? With all of the confusing chemicals and terms listed on product labels, it can be hard to know what is inside the cleaning products we bring into our homes. “People are surprised to find that dozens of toxic chemicals are in the [conventional] household products we use every day and go almost totally unmonitored and unregulated by our government,” says Alan Greene, MD, clinical...

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An old warehouse is remade into a stylish hotel with a copper chevron crown

An 80-year-old warehouse has been elegantly remade into the chic Paramount House Hotel, a boutique property that champions sustainable practices in more ways than one. Designed by Melbourne-based Breathe Architecture, the adaptive reuse project in Surry Hills, Sydney, Australia houses 29 rooms, each unique, as well as a sun-soaked lobby that weaves original architectural features together with contemporary elements. In addition to the sensitive renovation of the historic building, the architects...

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5 tips for beautiful, sustainable Thanksgiving decor

November marks the season of Thanksgiving. With Halloween decor packed up and Christmas trimmings still in totes, it’s time to focus on unveiling the essence of Thanksgiving in your home. Aisles of decor line the store shelves, but many of those options contribute to environmental issues. By making some conscientious decisions you can reduce transport emissions, eliminate plastic consumption and give used items new life while giving your home the holiday flair you invision. While pulling together...

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A dull, 26-year-old Airstream becomes a bright, cozy home on wheels

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A remote, off-grid cabin is elevated off the forest floor with log columns

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The Nogal House saves energy with smart site-specific design

Mexican architecture practice BGP Arquitectura recently completed the Nogal House, a contemporary dwelling in San Pedro Garza García, Mexico that’s shaped by its environment in more ways than one. Named Nogal after the existing type of walnut trees on site, the building features a curved and asymmetrical layout informed by the locations of the trees and site preservation goals. The residence also adopts passive solar principles to minimize its energy footprint and uses insulated double glazing...

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Spain launches plan for 100% renewable electricity by 2050

Spain’s social democratic government has launched an ambitious plan to change the country’s electricity system by 2050. In an effort to completely decarbonize their economy, Spain will be switching their entire electricity system to renewable sources over the next thirty years with a goal of slashing their greenhouse gas emissions by 90 percent compared to 1990 levels. This is part of Spain’s draft climate change and energy transition law, and the government is committing to installing a...

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Is your Thanksgiving turkey putting your family's health at risk?

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, many of us are planning meals centered around a turkey. But, a new report from the National Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and their partners at the Food Animal Concerns Trust says that you could be putting your family’s health at risk because of how American meats are produced. Just last week, NBC News reported that there was an outbreak of antibiotic-resistant Salmonella that is linked to raw turkey, and it is still spreading. So far, the outbreak...

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12 plant-based recipes for a vegan or vegetarian Thanksgiving dinner

For many people, Thanksgiving dinner is not complete without a turkey on the table. But, with diet trends turning to vegetarian and vegan, people are starting to break away from the traditional turkey dinner because of health, animal welfare, or environmental reasons. Luckily, there are amazing plant-based dishes that you can make to create a mouth-watering Thanksgiving feast, making it easier than ever to skip the turkey. Here are some ideas for main dishes that will replace the turkey on your...

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The best green deals for Black Friday 2018

‘Tis the season for Black Friday shopping, but here at Inhabitat we are determined to turn this year’s shopping event green. While some people might grumble about Black Friday, we think it is the perfect opportunity to save money on sustainable items, especially appliances, for your home. It’s also a great time to stock up on eco-friendly gifts for everyone you love without blowing your holiday budget. We’ve searched through ads galore in order to share some great green deals for Black Friday...

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Save money and energy this winter with these 7 sustainable home heating systems

Rising heating costs are an issue all around the world. When winter comes, heating expenses can destroy your budget, but traditional heating methods are also bad for the environment. Fortunately, there are plenty of sustainable types of heating that can also save you money in the long run. From solar power to hydronic systems, here is a quick list of all the different types of sustainable heating available for your home. Geothermal Systems Geothermal heating is both eco-friendly and efficient....

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Two moody, tranquil cabins perch above a Quebec forest

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MAD Architects to transform an ancient Chinese courtyard into a kindergarten with a "floating roof"

Beijing-based design practice MAD Architects has broken ground on the Courtyard Kindergarten, a striking adaptive reuse project that transform a traditional siheyuan courtyard from the 1700s into the site of a creative and colorful kindergarten. Located in Beijing, the project aims to preserve the cultural heritage of the site while injecting fresh life through the addition of new structures, including a "dynamic floating roof" that surrounds the historic courtyard. As with many of the firm's projects,...

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Thousands of animals have been displaced by California wildfires

The California wildfires are raging on, but humans aren’t the only ones in danger. Dozens of pets and farm animals have received attention in Northern and Southern California while over 400 square miles continue to burn. Over the past few days, the fires have led to mass evacuations, jammed roads, and packed shelters. And, for the animals caught in the blazes, they are also trying to figure out where to run. In Malibu last Friday, horses, goats, and alpacas packed the shoreline along with humans,...

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This jet black RV is designed for intrepid travelers who like to explore in style

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A tiny farmhouse in North Carolina is as energy-efficient as it is adorable

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Denver firefighter uses 9 shipping containers to build a stunning family home

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Modern, self-sustaining home blends into a rocky landscape

Zagreb-based architectural office PROARH completed Issa Megaron, a family retreat in Croatia that’s disguised inside a rocky hillside with a zigzagging road. Due to its remote location and lack of surrounding infrastructure, the contemporary home operates off the grid by necessity and includes self-sustaining technologies from rainwater collection tanks to solar photovoltaic panels. Going off grid, however, hasn’t compromised the architect’s pursuit of luxurious living, made evident by the...

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A massive, elephant-shaped eco-villa is unveiled in Sri Lanka

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Impossible Burgers to hit grocery stores in 2019

The Impossible Burger is a plant-based patty that bleeds and sizzles when it cooks, and for the past couple of years, you could only find it in restaurants. Made from the magic ingredient heme, an iron-containing compound that mimics a meaty flavor, this patty has a smaller environmental footprint than its beef counterpart, and it has become extremely popular since its debut in 2016. In September, the Impossible Burger expanded from high-end restaurants and made its way into the fast-food chain,...

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Federal judge blocks the Keystone XL Pipeline

In a major setback for President Trump, last week a U.S. district judge issued an order to block construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline while the State Department studies its impact on the environment. Last year, the Trump administration approved the controversial 1,179-mile pipeline, but Judge Brian Morris’ 54-page order is preventing it from being built - for now. This decision does not permanently stop construction, but it is putting construction on hold until the State Department takes...

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Yves Bhar designs compact, prefab homes to tackle the housing crisis

Yves Béhar has designed everything from high-tech wearables to voice-activated transforming furniture—and now the prolific San Francisco-based designer is adding prefabricated homes to the list. Unveiled earlier this month at the Summit Festival in Los Angeles, the YB1 (Yves Béhar LivingHomes) is a line of prefabricated accessory dwelling units created in partnership with LivingHomes, the design studio of California-based prefabricated home producers Plant Prefab. The fully customizable modular...

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A London office boasts biophilic design for a healthier, happier workplace

A new experimental office on the twelfth floor of The Shard in London offers a breath of fresh air—literally. Wrapped in bamboo surfaces and punctuated by living plants, facilities management company Mitie’s headquarters in London was created by local practice DaeWha Kang Design. The biophilic project—dubbed the Living Lab at The Shard—mimics nature from its natural materials palette to the circadian lighting system linked to an astronomical clock. As its name suggests, the Living Lab...

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Zaha Hadid unveils futuristic designs for New Moscow

Zaha Hadid Architects and Russian firm TPO Pride Architects have been selected as one of the consortiums to design the new Rublyovo-Arkhangelskoye neighborhood, a new development on the western boundary of Moscow, Russia that’s been dubbed “New Moscow.” As expected of Zaha Hadid Architects, the renderings of the winning design depict curvaceous, futuristic architecture. The two other consortiums selected to develop the project include Japanese firm Nikken Sekki with local practice UNK Project...

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Everlane introduces long-lasting outerwear made from recycled water bottles

The ReNew outerwear line, launched in late October by Everlane, yanked three million water bottles out of the waste stream and turned them into fibers for the venture. The new product line offers cleaner fashion in an industry known for heavy pollution and resource consumption. This first round of renewed clothing includes four fleece pullover options, six puffer jackets, and three parkas. <!--more--> While other companies have edged towards the trend of incorporating recycled materials...

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The remote Blacktail Cabin offers a convenient escape in Montana

If you dream of escaping the hustle of daily life at a remote cabin in the woods, the Blacktail Cabin might be just your ideal getaway. Situated along the shore of Flathead Lake in Montana, a stay at the Blacktail Cabin will drop you in the middle of outdoor activities. During the summer months, frolic in the lake with an afternoon of swimming, paddling, or fishing. In the winter months, head up to the nearby Blacktail Mountain Ski Area for some skiing or snowboarding. <!--more-->   However...

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Gorgeous, energy-efficient retreat rests among Utah's mountains

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BIGs dramatic hillside apartments officially open in Stockholm

Bjarke Ingels Group has announced the official opening of the long-awaited 79&Park, a residential development with a striking stepped design. Located in Stockholm’s Gärdet district, the sculptural complex consists of 169 foliage-covered apartments constructed from prefabricated 3.6-meter by 3.6-meter modules arranged around an open green courtyard. The cascading design was developed to optimize access to natural light as well as views towards the city and Gärdet’s parklands. Inaugurated...

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Reclaimed materials and a massive green wall transports Denali shoppers to the great outdoors

Earlier this fall, Connecticut-based multidisciplinary design practice Pirie Associates completed a “biophilic” store that evokes the image of a romantic aging barn bursting with lush greenery. Created as the eighth brick-and-mortar location for the outdoor clothing and gear retail chain Denali, the newly opened Providence, Rhode Island store that sits next to Brown University on Thayer Street brings together a massive, low-maintenance vertical green wall with a predominately timber material...

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A dark, damp house becomes a sustainable, sun-soaked abode

Formerly cold, dim and damp, a terrace house in Northcote, Victoria has been reborn into a vibrant and welcoming dwelling with an emphasis on gardening. Designed by Green Sheep Collective for a client named Jill, the compact project, named Jill’s House, saw a modest expansion of just 22 square meters of space yet gained its bright and spacious feel thanks to a thorough renovation. Created to meet the client’s aspirations for a “very healthy home,” Jill’s House embraces recycled materials,...

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Strategically slanted walls squeeze extra space out of a small guesthouse

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How to host Thanksgiving dinner in a tiny home or small apartment

If you have a tiny home or apartment, the idea of hosting Thanksgiving dinner can seem like a daunting task. A few hundred square feet, no dining furniture, small appliances, and limited seating can definitely present some challenges. But, if you have a plan, you can throw a successful, delicious feast. Here’s how you do it. Make A Detailed Plan for the Menu, and Keep It Simple The items you need for your Thanksgiving dinner can overwhelm your small space, so you want to plan ahead and develop...

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3XN unveils a sustainable redesign for the Sydney Fish Market

Danish design practice 3XN has revealed their competition-winning redesign for the Sydney Fish Market, a waterfront marketplace that will undergo a $250 million expansion and, in the process, revitalize the waterfront. Topped with an undulating wave-inspired roof, the contemporary building will emphasize connections with the outdoors while improving visitor access. Sustainability has also guided the design of the structure, which will feature smart water-saving strategies including rainwater harvesting,...

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A gloomy house is revived as a modern solar home built of recycled materials

A dark and gloomy non-insulated dwelling with zero views to speak of has been dramatically transformed into a bright and sustainable new home thanks to the work of local architecture studio Urban Creative. Flanked by 6-meter tall-walls and set on a long and narrow lot in inner Melbourne, 2 Halves Make a Home is a three-bedroom family residence that comprises two structures centered on a light-filled courtyard that allows daylight to penetrate deep into the living areas. Bricks sourced from the original...

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This holiday home in Montauk produces all of its own electricity

East of the Hamptons sits a stunning solar-powered summer home that celebrates indoor/ outdoor living. Wrapped in exposed concrete, and fire-resistant charred timber, the home—dubbed the Montauk House—is the work of Desai Chia Architects, a New York City-based design practice that created the two-story home (with a basement level) for a family with two children. The roof of the house also conceals a large photovoltaic array that harnesses enough energy to power the entire residence, while passive...

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'Single-use' is announced as the Word of the Year 2018

Collins Dictionary has announced their choice for 2018 Word of the Year - single-use. This term describes items, often plastic, that are made to be used just once before throwing them away. And, the frequent use of these items has been blamed for damaging the environment and negatively affecting the food chain. Since 2013, use of the word has increased fourfold because of a rise in public awareness, thanks to news stories, images of plastic items adrift in oceans, and the global campaign to reduce...

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Eco-friendly geodomes provide a luxurious stay in an idyllic Quebec forest

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An ancient Jaipur palace property is transformed into a modern restaurant

New Delhi-based multidisciplinary design practice Studio Lotus has transformed a portion of Jaipur’s lavish City Palace Museum into Baradari, a contemporary fine dining restaurant that pays homage to its rich architectural roots. Formerly used as a fairly nondescript palace cafe, the 14,000-square-foot property has been given a sumptuous revamp using traditional craftsmanship and artisanal techniques. The adaptive reuse project is not only a hybrid of centuries-old elements and modern aesthetics,...

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The votes are in for key environmental issues of the 2018 midterms

Most of the results are in from Tuesday’s election, and when it comes to environmental issues, the outcomes sent a lot of mixed messages. Changes In Washington On the national stage, the Democrats taking control of the House of Representatives puts up a roadblock to any major environmental legislation President Trump would like to pass. In the past two years, the POTUS has pushed for an attack on the Endangered Species Act and a farm bill that would have limited controls on water pollution and...

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Calgary Central Library is wrapped in a striking, snowflake-like facade

Calgary’s new Central Library has just opened its doors to the public—and it’s a thing of elegant energy-efficient beauty. International architecture firm Snøhetta teamed up with North America-based multidisciplinary design firm DIALOG to create the new main branch of the Calgary Public Library, one of the largest library systems on the continent. Wrapped in a dynamic, triple-glazed facade overlaid in a modular and hexagonal pattern, the eye-catching library provides 240,000 square feet of...

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The ozone is finally healing and could be completely repaired by 2060

Finally, some good news about the environment. Earlier this week, the United Nations announced in a report that the ozone layer is on the road to recovery. If the current recovery rate continues, parts of the ozone could be fully repaired by the 2030s. And, the entire layer - even the highly damaged parts over the North and South Pole - could be completely healed by 2060. Over the past few decades, humans have done significant damage to the ozone layer, which protects life on Earth from the sun’s...

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A gorgeous houseboat with a shockingly spacious interior can be yours for $375K

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Carbon-neutral home in Australia conceals its energy efficiency with minimalist design

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Luminous LEDs transform Pragues historic Mirror Chapel into an interactive art space

The lavish interiors of Prague, Czech Republic’s Mirror Chapel was recently transformed into a psychedelic arts space thanks to New York-based design studio SOFTlab. Commissioned by the 2018 Signal Festival that concluded last month, the designers had inserted an interactive and circular art installation made of responsive mirrors and LEDs. Dubbed Iris, the luminous artwork reacted to ambient sound and the movement of people through the rotation of mirrors, creating vertically fragmented images...

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Hydroponic gardens and a mini mountain promote fun and well-being in this creative office

A running track, elevated hydroponic gardens, and a miniature “mountain” combine in this fun new office headquarters for the non-profit Leping Foundation in Beijing, China. Designed by the prolific local design practice People’s Architecture Office (PAO), the mostly open-plan office landscape was created to foster health and wellness. Covering an area of 1,100 square meters, the Leping Social Entrepreneur Foundation Headquarters unites four of the company’s departments with a suspended vegetated...

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A third of people in the UK are now eating less or no meat

A new report on food shopping in the UK shows that one in eight Brits is now vegetarian or vegan, and another 21 percent claim to be flexitarian. This means that a third of UK consumers have deliberately reduced or eliminated meat from their diets, and it underlines a revolution in the eating habits of UK citizens. Vegetarians have a diet that eliminates meat, poultry, and fish, while vegans eat a plant-based diet and completely avoid all animal products. Flexitarians eat a largely vegetable-based...

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A couple builds a fairytale-like rental cabin near a volcano for $30K

When Caroline and Julien traveled across South America in their Volkswagen Kombi, the couple noticed a dearth of quality accommodations and decided to fill that hospitality gap by building a beautifully crafted rental cabin in Chile. After 19 months of construction, the couple realized their dream on the slopes of the Calbuco Volcano in Ensenada. Designed and constructed for an approximate cost of $30,000, the cozy handcrafted home—dubbed Casa Nido—has been listed on AirBnB starting at $116 a...

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BIG and WeWork design a nature-inspired school for kids in NYC

Creative co-working giant WeWork and acclaimed architecture firm Bjarke Ingels Group have teamed up to reimagine education starting with the launch of WeGrow, a new school in the heart of New York City that encourages education through play. Designed for children between three and nine years of age, the light-filled learning landscape is a tactile environment filled with custom-made curved architecture and moveable furnishings. The theme of nature runs throughout and can be seen everywhere from the...

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Pizza Hut unveils a zero-emissions delivery truck that makes pizzas on the go

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MaliArts designs city-chic beehives to save solitary bees

We’re a big fan of beautifully designed urban beehives on Inhabitat, and Mexico-based design studio MaliArts’ recently designed shelters for solitary bees are just as buzz-worthy. Dubbed ‘Refugio,’ the project currently consists of three distinct and sculptural beehives aimed at attracting different species of solitary bees. Built with natural materials, each shelter offers a resting place and access to water as well as food for the insects. When most of us think about bees,...

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A 1928 Spanish bungalow gets some high-tech, energy-efficient upgrades

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An old school bus is now a solar-powered tiny home with a rooftop deck

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A quick guide to the environmental issues you'll find on the ballot

The general election for 2018 features many interesting issues related to environmental improvements. But with the environmental proposals competing with other issues on the ballot, it is easy for them to get lost in the shuffle. From funding environmental projects to cleaning up greenhouse gas emissions, here is a quick guide to some of the environmental issues on this year's ballot. Alaska Salmon Initiative The first measure on Alaska's ballot is an initiative that would force the state's Department...

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The National Butterfly Center is threatened by Trump's border wall

The National Butterfly Center is a 100-acre wildlife center and botanical garden in South Texas. Not only is it the habitat for more than 100 different species of butterflies, but it is also the home to several endangered plants and threatened animals. However, it also sits directly in the path of the Trump administration’s proposed border wall, and that means its future is in question. In September, Congress approved a federal spending bill that included $1.6 billion to fund the wall’s construction,...

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KOGAA creates an energy self-sufficient City Cell in response to climate change

Galvanized by the growing debate on climate change, Brno-based KOGAA Architectural Studio and NEXT Institute Research Platform have teamed up to create the City Cell Prototype (CCP), a pop-up installation that serves as a testing ground for ways cities can combat climate extremes. Completed this year, the temporary pavilion of nearly 300 square feet is presently located at Malinovsky Square in Brno, Czech Republic’s second largest city. Built of timber and powered by solar energy, the City Cell...

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4 things you need to know about smart thermostats

Stuart Lombard has a mission: to reduce people’s carbon footprints while saving money. He found that heating and cooling made up the bulk of utility costs and searched to find a better way to monitor a home’s energy usage. He founded ecobee> in 2007. The company developed a smart thermostat that allegedly saves people up to 23 percent a year on their heating and cooling bills. Some energy companies also offer rebates on smart thermostats, saving homeowners even more money. ecobee offers...

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Enjoy a mint julep on this tiny farmhouse's charming front porch

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This green-roofed home for a master gardener embraces nature

Tapped to design a home for a master gardener in Portland, Oregon, Seattle-based design practice Olson Kundig crafted the Country Garden House, a light-filled home that frames garden views from every room. Designed for indoor/ outdoor living, the home features walls of glass that overlook views of the landscape and spans 5,300 square feet to accommodate the needs of a multi-generational family. Clad in reclaimed barnwood, the home’s simple gabled form and ample glazing are evocative of traditional...

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One for Hundred a furniture company that grows more wood than it uses

One for Hundred, an Austrian furniture company, was founded with the belief that creating furniture doesn’t have to go hand in hand with destroying forests. With this philosophy in mind, Anna and Karl Philip Prinzhorn plant 100 trees for every piece of wooden furniture that the sell. <!--more--> The decision about where to plant the trees and harvest the wood for their furniture is an easy one because it all comes from their own forest just outside the city that has been in the...

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A rustic, surfside home connects a young family to the beach

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Delhi High Courts new expansion taps into green building principles

New Delhi-based architecture practice Design Forum International has completed the New Courts Complex, a modern to the Delhi High Court. The new project was completed as part of the Delhi High Court’s ambitious expansion plan to increase capacity by 60 percent by the year 2020. Designed with energy efficiency in mind, the building was informed by passive solar principles to ensure comfortable indoor temperatures, while smart water management is practiced using sensor-operated fixtures and recycled...

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6 tips to reduce your foodprint while dining out

When you eat at home, it is relatively easy to make choices that will lower your foodprint since you are in charge of the shopping, preparation, and disposal of all the food. But, when you eat out at a restaurant or grab takeout, it is much more difficult to eat sustainably. To make it a little bit easier, we have put together six tips to help you eat sustainably while dining out or grabbing something to go. Ask Questions When you are looking over a restaurant menu, keep in mind your location...

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A treehouse made from sustainable wood hides a luxurious interior

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