Spot the Passive House!
Jun 24, 2016, 11:06 am By Lloyd Alter
Hint: it's not the one with the solar panels on the front.Minimalists in Japan take simple living to new extremes
Jun 24, 2016, 11:00 am By Katherine Martinko
A growing number of young Japanese people have emptied their apartment to a point that appears…Florida wildlife commission postpones bear hunting in 2016
Jun 24, 2016, 10:00 am By Max Carol
After a controversial hunt last year, Florida officials spare the bears.30 minutes of nature a week reduces depression and heart disease
Jun 24, 2016, 9:00 am By Melissa Breyer
If city residents all went to a park for a half hour weekly, there would be 7 percent fewer cases of…Flashfood app allows people to buy discounted food before it's discarded
Jun 24, 2016, 6:56 am By Katherine Martinko
An ingenious solution to the growing problem of food waste, this app provides a win-win solution for…Tesla offers to buy SolarCity, could be the first long-term clean transport play
Jun 23, 2016, 6:22 pm By Derek Markham
When coupled with clean renewable energy, electric vehicles promise to usher in a new era of…More on what's wrong with shipping container architecture: Everything.
Jun 23, 2016, 4:44 pm By Lloyd Alter
A kindergarten in Japan presents a new game: Find the shipping container.Photo: Why does this long-eared owl look so surprised?
Jun 23, 2016, 3:00 pm By Melissa Breyer
Our photo of the day reveals the priceless expression of an utterly charming owl.Waste of Energy Dept: The new extreme sport of vacuum cleaner climbing
Jun 23, 2016, 1:32 pm By Lloyd Alter
On the other hand, these cordless vacuum cleaners really suck.Thermostats are getting smarter, but it is still a dumb answer to the problem of saving energy
Jun 23, 2016, 11:07 am By Lloyd Alter
Repeat after me: "Fabric First."Build your own wood-fired pizza oven
Jun 23, 2016, 10:00 am By Katherine Martinko
Anyone can build a backyard oven, according to these easy-to-follow directions, and soon your oven…Hermit crabs swapping shells is a crazy remarkable thing (video)
Jun 23, 2016, 9:00 am By Melissa Breyer
This is how a group of crabs performs a housing exchange ... if only humans could show such…World's first autonomous 3D printed electric minibus can also talk with you (Video)
Jun 23, 2016, 7:00 am By Kimberley Mok
Built with 3D printed parts and powered by IBM's artificial intelligence technology, this smart…Outdoor families are happier families
Jun 23, 2016, 7:00 am By Katherine Martinko
Researchers at the University of Illinois look at how nature restores social cues and makes people…Human- and solar-powered "Storymobile" seeks to connect communities
Jun 23, 2016, 6:20 am By Sami Grover
An ELF is nice. An ELF with a trailer is even better. An ELF with a trailer that collects stories,…World's first 3D-printed electric motorcycle is light & fast, but it won't be cheap
Jun 22, 2016, 5:19 pm By Derek Markham
When you absolutely have to own a personal electric vehicle that's right on the bleeding edge,…Photo: How are seashells formed?
Jun 22, 2016, 3:00 pm By Melissa Breyer
Our photo of the day provides for a lesson in where exactly seashells come from.New study says using a standing desk doesn't burn calories
Jun 22, 2016, 2:05 pm By Lloyd Alter
Just standing isn't enough; you gotta move.Artisan Retreat's 250 sq. ft. handcrafted interior yields a warm welcome
Jun 22, 2016, 1:57 pm By Kimberley Mok
This unique tiny home's thoughtful layout, beautiful details and well-paired materials make it feel…Spiralling thrill ride proposed to help pay for Penn Station makeover
Jun 22, 2016, 12:39 pm By Lloyd Alter
The designers call it "a kinetic monument for public use and enjoyment."
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