Green design and history meld at unique Delas Frres Winery

A recent passion project with a dedication to earth-friendly practices resulted in the conversion of a historical landscape into the Delas Frères Winery in the Rhone Valley, France.

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New rules allow hunting of Alaskan bear cubs and wolf pups

The National Park Service and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are easing hunting rules on some of Alaska's national preserves and at the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge. Conservation groups have criticized the new rules as cruel and extreme.

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These prefab micro-apartments are made of shipping containers

Thanks to Containerwerk, a local building firm that specializes in upgrading used shipping containers with a new and unique insulation process, the My Home housing project offers a sustainable alternative to traditional building techniques.

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Robert De Niro and partners to open a garden hotel in Poland

If a glimpse into history is on your bucket list, a stay at the soon-to-open Nobu hotel in Poland can help put a check in that column.

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GoSun Flow is a portable water purifier and sanitation station powered by solar

The GoSun Flow portable solar sink and shower couldn’t have come at a better time.

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Why are toothbrushes so hard to recycle?

Dentists tell us to use three or four toothbrushes per year, but most end up in landfills. How can we recycle or reuse our best tools for dental health?

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UK residents enjoying record low emissions

By now, almost everybody has heard about record low CO2 emissions brought on by coronavirus lockdowns. But new data shows not only that the U.K.'s emissions are the lowest they've been since the 1920s, but there's reason to hope they might not shoot back up to pre-pandemic rates as soon as life returns to quasi-normal.

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New map exposes secrets of Antarctica's green snow

Antarctica’s peculiar green snow is spreading.

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UNStudio to transform Gyeongdo Island into a sustainable tourism destination

The project celebrates the island's natural beauty.

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Airy Santa Monica Canyon home embraces views of nature and art

Reclaimed materials, a world-class art collection and an indoor/outdoor lifestyle combine in this recently completed Los Angeles residence designed by Santa Monica-based firm Conner + Perry Architects. Built for Los Angeles natives, this luxurious four-bedroom family home with large windows and a natural material palette was thoughtfully inserted into a wooded Santa Monica Canyon.

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Italy's Relaunch Decree helps homeowners install solar photovoltaic systems for free

Relaunch Decree offers homeowners in Italy free solar power systems.

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An abandoned Chinese village is reborn as an interactive art destination

The recently completed Holland-Dafang Creative Village transformed a dilapidated village into a new hub for the arts.

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Green-roofed villa blends into a Costa Rican jungle landscape

Hidden in the lush mountains of Costa Rica is Atelier Villa, a green-roofed residence that opens up to gorgeous surroundings.

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"Wither" artistically represents deforestation in the Amazon

While all eyes are on the national and international headlines regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, it appears no one is watching and protecting the rainforest, which is experiencing a "newly deforested area" that is "71% larger" than previous records, according to The Wall Street Journal.

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Babylon Bridge features hanging gardens over the Seine

Inspired by the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the proposed bridge would be covered with greenery on multiple levels.

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LEED Platinum-certified Half Moon Bay Library targets net-zero energy

At three times the size of its predecessor with a recently minted LEED Platinum certification, California’s Half Moon Bay Library is an impressive community resource in more ways than one.

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Heatherwick Studio completes nature-filled EDEN apartments in Singapore

Greenery spills down the sides of EDEN, a nature-filled apartment building in the historic Newton district of Singapore.

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Montreal unveils plans for award-winning Biodiversity Corridor

Following decades of car-oriented growth that replaced swaths of greenery with asphalt, the city of Montreal is attempting to bring nature back.

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Designers propose sustainable housing in response to COVID-19 lifestyle changes

In response to how COVID-19 continues to reshape our lives, Studio BELEM proposes a live/work housing scheme.

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Off-grid bamboo bungalow embraces nature in Thailand

Set approximately 1,200 meters above sea level in a rural area, the remote property has no electricity, water supply or even other buildings nearby. As a result, the architects created TREE Sukkasem VILLA, a self-sustaining home that combines traditional Thai design and contemporary elements.

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Geothermal-powered dorm minimizes its carbon footprint in Quebec

The new dorm complements the boarding school's existing architecture while raising the bar for sustainable design.

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LEED-seeking apartments house formerly homeless families in San Francisco

The development is not only a champion of humanitarian architecture but also embodies sustainable principles including high-density living and energy-efficient design.

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How to make vegetable broth with scraps to reduce food waste

Get ready to make flavorful, comforting recipes with this tutorial on how to make your own broth to reduce food waste.

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Migrating monarch butterflies get the right-of-way in new agreement

A new nationwide right-of-way agreement aims to protect migrating monarch butterflies.

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U.S. rabbit populations contend with lethal virus, RHDV2

Wildlife officials recently announced outbreaks of Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus Type 2 (RHDV2) ravaging Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona and California. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) deems RHDV2 as seriously contagious and nearly always fatal amongst domestic and wild rabbit species and their close relatives, hares and pikas.

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Ancient Mayan-inspired Casa Merida operates off the grid in Mexico

The self-sufficient Casa Merida stays naturally cool, unlike its neighbors that rely heavily on AC.

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Tiny minimalist cabin in the Pyrenees uses natural materials

Don't let the simple aesthetic of this cabin fool you! The Weekend Shelter by Agora Arquitectura conceals a powerhouse of passive design.

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Crowds fill national park for Yellowstone reopening

As visitors poured in on May 18, cars with license plates from all over the country filled parking lots and hardly a mask was in sight.

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US renewables hit milestone in surpassing coal output

Both the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) and the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysts (IEEFA) have revealed that, from March 25th through May 3rd, utility-scale solar, wind and hydropower collectively generated more electricity than coal! This record 40-day timespan has edged over 2019's run of 38 days when U.S. renewables first beat coal last year.

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Architects design COVID-19 mobile testing labs for underserved communities

Perkins and Will is teaming up with multiple designers to find ways to reuse buses as mobile testing labs.

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AKA Patagonia pays tribute to the Chilean landscape with low-impact construction

The hotel boasts views of volcanoes, mountains and glaciers.

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Charles Library boasts one of Pennsylvania's largest green roofs

Designed by Snøhetta, the new Charles Library at Temple University features one of Pennsylvania's largest green roofs at 47,300 square feet.

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Modernist, off-grid home in Los Angeles features a huge green roof

New York-based Marc Thorpe Design has brought its savvy architectural talents to the City of Angels in the form of a beautiful, off-grid home set in the Hollywood Hills.

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Rare blue bee spotted in Florida

While most Americans have been inside watching Netflix and cultivating sourdough starter, Chase Kimmel has scoured the Central Florida sand dunes for the blue calamintha bee.

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Self-sustaining retreat in Idaho is the perfect social distancing getaway

This base camp for outdoor adventures has become a welcome getaway during these uncertain times.

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Work from home in style in these slippers made of natural and recycled materials

Spending a lot of time at home? Give your feet a little support and style with these vegan leather slippers.

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'Hovering' gardens passively cool this energy-efficient home

This contemporary home is defined by its hanging gardens.

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London creates massive car-free zones as the city reopens

How do you simultaneously discourage people from riding public transportation, avoid automobile gridlock and maintain social distancing? By designating bike- and pedestrian-only streets.

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Now is the best time to build a home you never want to leave

After spending months at home, now is the perfect time to get started on your dream home.

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CX Landscape proposes futuristic coastal park in response to climate change

This linear park is designed to defend itself against rising sea levels.

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Disney releases retro tees using bottles from the parks

Get your Disney characters delivered retro style and made from recycled materials. The line is a partnership with Unifi, a leader in the recycled fibers game.

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The farm-to-food-bank movement rescues pandemic-related food waste

The farm-to-food-bank movement hopes to help farmers and those in need of food.

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Seattle permanently closes 20 miles of street

Amidst stay-at-home orders, Seattle has vowed to permanently close 20 miles of street as part of the city's "Stay Healthy Streets" program.

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Architecture students design award-winning Passive House in South Dakota

Students from South Dakota State University came together to design this Passive House, which is also capable of reaching net-zero energy.

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Native Shoes' Bloom collection is made of repurposed algae

These sneakers help remove excess algae from rivers and lakes.

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These pendant shades shine a light on recycled materials

LightArt is moving "from waste to watts" with its newest line of pendant light shades made from recycled materials.

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This green wall uses upcycled clay tiles for natural cooling

These clay tile planters are an alternative to plastic flower pots.

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How to replace single-use and plastic items in the kitchen

American households use more single-use and plastic items in the kitchen than any other part of the home. These 10 tips can help you make sustainable swaps.

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Ocasio-Cortez and Kerry co-chair climate change task force

Presidential hopeful Joe Biden aims to unify the Democratic Party through six policy-setting progressive task forces, including climate change.

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Recycled materials and traditional techniques define this farmstay in India

Aaranya is an agricultural farmstay that pays homage to the rural vernacular and Mother Nature.

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MIT moves toward greener, more sustainable artificial intelligence

Current artificial intelligence (AI) technology is powerful, but often relies on high energy consumption. MIT might have the solution to fix this.

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Tips for reducing food waste amid coronavirus

Follow these tips to reduce your household's food waste during the pandemic and beyond.

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Oliver Co. makes vegan leather wallets from apple waste and wood

These sleek wallets are made from FSC-certified wood and apple waste.

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Pittsburghs MuseumLab for children achieves LEED Gold

MuseumLab, one of Pittsburgh’s most creative and innovative youth learning spaces, has earned LEED Gold.

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Old Polish barn transforms into a cool contemporary home

Recently transformed from a decrepit old barn into a sleek contemporary home, the Silesian House by mode:lina incorporates timber and other natural materials.

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Tiny bivouac shelters mountaineers in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Located in a remote mountain range in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Bivouac Zoran Šimić Cabin by Filter Architecture provides refuge for up to 12 people.

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Architects squeeze 2 energy-efficient homes into a narrow infill lot in Toronto

Narrow lot? Not a problem!

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Eco-friendly Everlasting Forest Pavilion champions circular living in Bangkok

For this year’s Bangkok Design Week, Thai design firm Plural Designs created the Everlasting Forest Pavilion, a temporary structure built of biodegradable materials that promotes sustainable ideas and products to the public.

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This colorful prefab school was created in only 13 months

Crossboundaries has created the colorful Jinlong School, a prefab design built in only 13 months. The school will be housed in Shenzhen's Pingshan district.

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Whimsical, off-grid earthship is made out of reclaimed tires and bottles

It's not everyday that you get to stay in an earthship, but if you're able to travel to Ironbank, South Australia in the future, make sure to check out the amazing Earthship Ironbank.

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Spains first Passivhaus nursing home generates surplus energy

Built as an expansion of the nursing home that CSO Arquitectura had completed in 2005, the new addition provides additional bedrooms and stronger connections with the outdoors.

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Protect or destroy a virtual world in The Sims new eco pack

A new expansion for The Sims franchise lets players add solar panels, dumpster dive and craft homemade candles in a maker space — or let the garbage pile up.

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1973 Airstream is an 'easy-breezy' off-grid home with a fold-out deck

The Alice Airstream is truly a dream tiny home.

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3XN unveils LEED Platinum-seeking Forskaren innovation center in Stockholm

Forskaren will rely on renewable energy to power its operations.

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Best practices for outdoor exercise during COVID-19

Here are tips to stay safe while enjoying the great outdoors during a pandemic.

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Sustainable arctic sauna frames views of the midnight sun

In the home of the Northern Lights, the Arctic Sauna Pavilion by Toni Yli-Suvanto Architects marries sustainability with incredible views.

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Architects turn waste wood into a 3D-printed cabin in upstate New York

A stunning cabin in upstate New York is making waves thanks to groundbreaking technology that allowed it to be 3D-printed with wood waste.

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Tigers, humans at risk for coronavirus as 'Tiger King' zoo reopens

As the animal park made famous by 'Tiger King' reopens, humans and tiger cubs face the dangers of catching COVID-19.

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Luca Curci Architects designs a zero-energy smart city of the future

"The Link" is a net-zero energy smart city for the future.

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PADI is making face masks from recycled ocean plastic

The recycled plastic masks feature fun ocean-inspired prints, too, like sharks and waves.

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These sustainable shoes by Rackle are made from hemp

What better way to put your best eco-friendly foot forward than with a stylish, comfortable pair of sustainable shoes?

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Kibardin shares creative recycled paper furniture designs

Need some design inspiration? Explore Kibardin Studios' paper furniture projects for an exciting at-home DIY project!

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Healthcare skyscraper wins 2020 eVolo Skyscraper Competition

After receiving nearly 500 submissions from around the world, eVolo Magazine has announced the winners of the 2020 Skyscraper Competition.

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Skate the streets in style on these handmade wood skateboards

Rustek's new skateboard collection features handcrafted, FSC-certified and sustainably-sourced wood. Check out the unique designs that make these boards shine.

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Solar-powered bubble shield focuses on physical distancing in public

While the world continues to socially distance, designers and creatives are beginning to imagine different ways to protect people from the virus.

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Portland welcomes first Living Building Challenge project

Mahlum has made history with its new studio being Portland's first Living Building Challenge project. See what makes this LBC-certified studio so special.

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Elevated, green-roofed cabin minimizes impact on mountain in Norway

You won't believe the views from this mountain cabin in Norway.

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WKE LifeProof phone cases use recycled ocean-bound waste

Lifeproof finds balance between protecting your phone and protecting the planet. The unique WĀKE phone cases recycle plastic, so it doesn't end up in the ocean.

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Invasive "murder hornets" arrive in US, threaten honeybees

If you’ve been itching to get back to the outside world, two words might make you think again: murder hornets.

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Superblock of Sant Antoni reclaims Barcelona streets for pedestrians

As part of Barcelona’s efforts to reclaim its car-congested streets for pedestrians, the city has tapped architects to create "superblocks” — groups of streets transformed into car-free public plazas.

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10 ways to celebrate Mothers Day virtually in 2020

Even with social distancing, you can send Mom plenty of love to make the day special.

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Hitch is a reusable water bottle and coffee cup in one

Eliminate plastic water bottles and paper coffee cups with this 2-in-1 solution.

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Record high amount of microplastic found on seafloors

Everybody knows that microplastics pose a huge threat to our oceans. A new study shows that this plastic problem has reached a record high.

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Bace presents Rotofarm, an automated garden for your kitchen

There’s never been a better time to grow your own herbs and veggies at home. Rotofarm makes it easier than ever.

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Climate change could lead to dramatic decline in narwhals

Climate change is affecting everybody, even narwhals.

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Half-buried home in Brazil is crafted from rammed earth

On a windswept hill a three-hour drive from São Paulo sits the modern, rammed earth House in Cunha.

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This serene family home is connected by glass hallways

Tucked into the foothills of California's beloved Laurel Canyon, the Laurel Hills Residence by Assembledge+ is an exquisite example of modern, sustainable home design.

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This Napa Valley winery has been farmed organically since 1985

Get to know Spottswoode, the award-winning, solar-powered winery that became one of the first organically-farmed estate vineyards in Napa Valley 35 years ago.

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Greenhouse gas emissions expected to hit record decline

While your home energy bill may have shot up while you shelter in place, the planet’s overall energy use has taken a significant downturn.

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Brother sister duo create tropical tiny home in Hawaii

If tiny living and tropical locations are on your bucket list, this tiny home is for you! Dubbed the Oasis Tiny House, this design makes you feel right at home.

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Distinctly modern net-zero home sits in harmony with its woodland surroundings

This net-zero home is surrounded by gorgeous woodlands and overlooks a scenic river.

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Red brick firehouse in Belgium runs on solar power

It's not just a fire station — it's a landmark for the community.

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Whimsical guesthouse uses prefab timber and corten steel

Love dreamy guest homes? Check out this curvaceous prefabricated guest home that boasts cinema-inspired features and a watchtower.

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UNStudio installs new energy-generating facade for solar producer Hanwhas HQ

The Hanwha headquarters is now home to a completely new, energy-generating facade with integrated solar panels to express the company’s identity as an ambitious global leader in the solar panel industry.

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Relax and unwind in this tiny home with a walk-in hot tub

Soak your troubles away!

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Community collects locally sourced materials to construct a school in Vietnam

This sustainable school is built with bricks made of soil and dried leaves.

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Nina+Co sustainably furnishes a zero-waste London restaurant

Locally sourced and recycled materials by Nina+Co decorate the London location of Silo, a zero-waste restaurant focused on sustainability. Launched in Australia in 2011, Silo was heralded...

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New study takes nuanced look at bug decline

A new study ties together data from 166 surveys across 1,676 sites, drawing a detailed picture of the international insect community.

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LEED Gold-targeted library and community park has otherworldly appeal

Surrounded by walls of glass and solar shades, the green-roofed library is powered by geothermal energy and is expected to achieve LEED Gold certification.

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Peaceful floating villa in Australia runs on solar energy

Sail away from it all on a quiet, floating home north of Sydney's Palm Beach.

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Eco-friendly coffee range uses cork to reduce plastic waste

Make yourself a sustainable cup of coffee with design Samson Chung's Kork Kafeware collection, a range of eco-friendly cork coffee products.

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