A net-zero compact home in Seattle is inspired by Shibui minimalism

Refined, elemental and minimal: these words were the inspiration behind a recently completed net-zero home in West Seattle.

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This cabin in the woods may be the perfect writer's studio

This off-grid cabin is a peaceful place for a former business executive to pen poetry.

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UNStudio designs sculptural, driverless metro stations for Doha

UNStudio has completed the first 37 stations for Qatar Railways' Doha Metro, one of the most advanced and fastest driverless metro systems in the world.

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2 in every 5 plant species are at risk of extinction

If certain plant species are to be lost, it could significantly affect the state of life on Earth as we know it.

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Presidential debate gives 10 minutes to climate change

With 10 minutes to go of the first debate, the moderator said, "I'd like to talk about climate change." The results were revealing.

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Tartu turns a major street into a car-free haven for a month

For the entire month of July, the Estonian city of Tartu transformed one of its main streets into a Car-Free Avenue.

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This luxurious home is a pollutant-free paradise and it's for sale

Located in Norwalk, Connecticut, this recently listed pollutant-free home at 88 Old Saugatuck Road has been void of chemicals, insecticides and pesticides for more than 26 years.

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