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Glass walls, natural growing plants and wood will meet you everywhere you go in the Sekisui House. The Sumu Fumu Terrace in Minato City, Japan was designed by nendo architects in collaboration with Yukiko Tomotsune.

Located in a mountainous and nature-rich region of Shizuoka, Japan, the Pergola House was designed by Takayuki Kuzushima and Associates with the simple goal of merging into the environment.

JuneShine is an alcohol brand with a serious commitment to sustainability. For starters, they source 100% clean energy, combining carbon-free solar and wind energy through SDGE's Power100 program. They use 100% organic ingredients and upcycled an old brewery…

We often think of science as the study of nature. But now, science has the insight to replicate the most striking elements of nature. While some might imagine this type of manipulation as unethical or reminiscent of science fiction films, the result of…

Mask Architects designed Villa G02, a private mansion in Egypt for a client who wanted a luxury home that is sustainable and ecologically sound. All of this for a house that will sit on a manmade island offshore.

Start-up brand Reefy has joined hands with a Dutch zoo to develop sustainable methods of restoring coral reefs in the wild. Their attempt is to create biodegradable material that coral can grow on instead of steel, plastic, and concrete options used in the…

Between limited mileage range and mining of rare earth minerals, battery issues have been a major sticking point for widespread adoption of electric vehicles. But a Tesla battery research team is working on a battery design that could last a whopping one…

OOST Kampville is a container home cabin designed by Tung Jai Ork Baab near Bangkok, Thailand. It was built on low flooding land developed from rice paddies as a weekend house for a multi-generational family who wanted an escape from city life. The land was…

Climatologists, ecologists and various scientists say that planting trees is one of the best possible ways to undo some of the damage done in the last century. Now, you don't have to physically go out and plant trees in order to plant trees. You can just do it…

ZeroAvia created a hydrogen powertrain for planes that is the first zero-emissions aviation powertrain in the world. The powertrain for planes can seat 20 for local flights to 100 seats for long-distance plane rides.

A giant asteroid measuring more than a mile long will zoom past the Earth this week. The "potentially hazardous" asteroid, named 1989 JA, is the largest expected to get very close to the planet in 2022.

Scientists were shocked back in 2015 when they found several species of shark living in the hot, acidic crater water of an underwater volcano. Now this Sharkcano is starting to erupt. Will the sharks survive?

When you think about a thriving ecosystem, it’s easy to see the symbiotic relationship between plants and animals. Plants feed animals and, in return, animals fertilize plants through scat and decomposition. For the home gardener, you can replicate that…

With all the options on the market for razors and bodycare product, what led to Oui the People gathering a waitlist of 10,000 customers? Oui the People is a Black and female-owned, award-winning bodycare brand that created a nickel-free safety razor and…

The pandemic created a ripple effect through countless industries, architectural design notwithstanding. A new office in Central London created a post-pandemic atmosphere that balances technology, nature, and a vision of the future.

Scientists have found a mindboggling deposit of sugar in an odd place: underneath seagrass meadows in the oceans of the world.

Experts say that Americans shouldn't worry much about the jumping worm invasion. Although jumping worms are not new to America, the recent resurgence of the worms has sparked alarm among farmers and gardeners. Various individuals have recently reported…

If we want to learn how to deal with a quickly endangered world, we can learn some lessons from people who are already dealing with the consequences: Pacific Islanders.

Bořislavka Center is a master plan that encompasses four separate buildings on a single lot in Prague, Czech Republic. Designed by Aulík Fišer Architects, the development is a result of ideas formed during a design competition that outlined comprehensive…

In more ways than one, the Western Business Accelerator and Centre for Excellence (BACE) is building a better future. That's why it was designed to fight the environmental problems the world is facing today.

Far beneath the ocean’s surface stretches the world’s longest mountain range. It’s one of the world’s great mysteries, barely explored beyond mapping and involved in all kinds of seismic activity.

Scientists have expressed enthusiasm after the discovery of an ancient forest at the bottom of a giant sinkhole in the Guangxi region of southern China. The forest contains both undergrowth and tall trees, some reaching up to 130 feet in height, and was first…

The Albert Hotel is a landmark of Texas hill country in historic Downtown Fredricksburg located on Main Street. Built on the site of and retaining the Keidel family pharmacy and homestead founded 175 years ago, the Albert Hotel has been renovated and expanded…

The air we breathe is one of the most critical elements of our existence, so it’s no surprise there’s concern over the quality of that air. Air pollution is the result of a combination of natural and human-made particulates that together create unhealthy,…

If you want to support a sustainable company doing good in the world, consider Eavolu. They are a loungewear clothing brand that does good beyond the production and packaging. Eavolu, along with a growing number of other companies, partners with organizations…

Most people don’t like to think about flushing the toilet and having that same water come out of the tap. But as the California megadrought grinds on, Governor Gavin Newsom has become very enthusiastic about a new plan to render sewage water drinkable.

Innovative solutions are essential for removing petroleum-based plastics from our daily life. Bevi, a bubbly, bottleless water dispenser for offices and commercial spaces, is dedicated to offering a variety of drink options, sans the plastic bottle.

The Residence in the Garden of Rocks is located in the southern suburb of Kyiv, Ukraine along the canal. The client wanted the house to suit his family's needs while showcasing his collection of modern sculptures.

The health of our planet depends on a rich and diverse ecosystem. That includes all types of plants and animals, in conjunction with humans. When the environment is in balance, everyone benefits. But when natural and human forces create an imbalance, the…

They say it's a picture that paints a thousand words. But if you look at a picture of the colorful cutting board and bowl from Material Kitchen, you won't know most of the story. What you won't see is the cutting board and bowl are entirely made from kitchen…