Local Roots' shipping container farms can be placed anywhere to grow as much local produce as could be grown on around five acres with 97 percent less water.

At the heart of Seoul lies one of the world's greatest urban design projects: the Cheonggyecheon River linear park.

Let these earth houses inspire you to build your own affordable home from sustainable materials.

Have you heard of Edith Macefield? This old lady turned down a million dollar offer to sell her home to make way for a shopping mall in Seattle, Washington. Without Edith’s land, the developer ...

Bolstered by the incredible enthusiasm for their first design, the scientists at Rawlemon are back with an updated version--the Betaray.

Andrew Michler built his own off-grid Passive House in Colorado's Rocky Mountains, and is surprised to discover how comfortable the home has turned out to be.

Effective insulation is important for keeping your home comfortable and saving you money on utility bills. Check out these 7 sustainable insulation options.

In addition to the impressive physics supporting these round homes, Deltec’s trusses and walls are composed of framing lumber that is twice as strong as traditional framing, while their ...

Researchers have found a 14,000-year-old ancient village in Canada, along with spears, fish hooks, and tools for lighting fires dating to the Ice Age.

A green revitalization proposal aims to transform an existing native village in China into a modern eco-resort.

This Zimbabwe kindergarten brings together local materials and community craftsmen to support permaculture education.

The most famous green roof of all time was the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. The gardens were documented as one of the seven wonders of the world at the time. Although similar to what a green roof ...