The oldest forms of indigenous shelter were often round in shape. (Think the Southwest USA Hogan, Mongolian Yurt, North American Teepee and the Greek Tenemos, among others.) Why did our ancestors choose to build round? Because the ovid shape -- eggs, earth, tree trunks, and stones -- is what they saw reflected...
We’ve written before about Tumbleweed Tiny House Company, which handcrafts tiny dwellings for people interested in exploring low-impact living. One of our favorite designs is the brand new Farallon RV with a classic farmhouse aesthetic. Not only is this tiny home a beauty to behold, but it is surprisingly affordable...
An Australian home builder has announced plans to include a Tesla Powerwall in all new homes. Arden Homes says they will outfit all their new homes with the energy storage technology through a partnership with solar energy company and certified Tesla Powerwall reseller Bradford Solar. The move is expected to slash...
You can still live large in a tiny house - just check out the Earth and Sky Palace, an incredible little home with all the trappings of luxury. The unique 200-square-foot home, which is currently for sale for $74,000, has a sophisticated interior design that quickly makes one forget all about its compact size. The...
For a country like China, where one-fifth of the farmland is contaminated, raising awareness about sustainable farming is more important than ever. That’s why design studio Superimpose teamed up with the local farming community in rural Hangzhou’s Tai Yang Valley to build an educational pavilion about organic...
Graphene is the world's strongest material, but that's not all it can do. The wonder material can also be used as a filter that removes salts from seawater so it's safe to drink. While scientists have eyed graphene-oxide membranes for better filtration - and even showed graphene could filter out large salts -...
Energy storage has been a leading obstacle to widespread adoption of solar energy, but that may be about to change. A new nature-inspired electrode developed by two scientists at RMIT University in Australia could hold the key to drastically improved storage. Their electrode, which is based on patterns in the...
President Donald Trump's proposed budget cuts could mean the kiss of death for New York City's community gardens. More than 500 of the communal spaces across all five boroughs depend on a program called GreenThumb, which is administered by the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation. Initiated in the...