But some people are beginning to take the issue seriously. Anthony Pak writes a good article about it for Canadian Architect.

Biochar, the "co product" of burning wood or agricultural waste in a pyrolitic (oxygen free) environment, has

Argentine architect Carlos Levinton, who we've seen help Bolivian communities with PET, was asked by the UN White Helmets Comission to collaborate with ideas for the reconstruction of Haiti after the earthquake.

Growing up in California, I was never really scared of earthquakes -- they happened frequently and most caused little, if any,

We have to reconsider what is "acceptable for how houses should look and feel."

Leed is for wimps; the Living Building Challenge really pushes the building envelope.

The future of green building depends on what comes out of our soil.

When made from the right materials, buildings can be a solution, not a problem.

Studies show that taller buildings are simply less efficient, and don't even give you any more useable area. Why bother?

Natural materials are the only ones that sequester carbon rather than produce it.

Keep your plants in fighting shape, even after the first frost sets, with a geodesic-dome greenhouse of your very own. And raise a homegrown cantaloupe to Buckminster Fuller while you're at it.

Buckminster Fuller 's 1933 Dymaxion car was a marvel. Architect Norman Foster tells Jonathan Glancey of the Guardian: "The Dymaxion had the same engine and transmission as the Ford Sedan of the time," says Foster, who worked

After seeing the stunning Dymaxion car built by architect Norman Foster in Abitare and the Guardian, I wrote "I want one." Not that an eleven-seater is particularly useful, but it is just so gorgeous. Over at Metropolis,

It can; but until Americans are willing to trade quantity for quality, nobody will bother doing it.

Of course, Bucky answered, "Why not?" On Pi Day, we look at the Dymaxion and other round houses."

They were wonderful mathematical constructs, but they are terrible buildings.

Trump would rather keep humans out of the country than saltwater.

It's a miracle of sorts, transforming a pile of sticks into a traveling machine.

Some pretty smart designers, builders and consultants have a pretty good idea for a sensible building standard.

A mix of modern and traditional design elements that are appropriate for the Northeast make these very interesting houses.

American organic farmer Eliot Coleman explains how his innovative winter gardening methods work, allowing growers to harvest veggies year-round.

And GO Logic shows again that they really do with the Little House on the Ferry.

It's a mix of good design, a tough standard and sophisticated engineering.

Waugh Thistleton Architects demonstrate how we should be building for a low carbon future.

We know that bike commuting saves money, and that cycling to work combats obesity too. So it's no surprise when we hear that bike commuting is on the rise in many cities. One company is stepping out way ahead

The Bristol Cargo Bike project is creating a "light weight mega geared micro logistics vehicle of choice for a city of hills."

Proof that buildings from the 70s and 80s can be fixed well instead of demolished: Perkins + WIll gets the highest LEED score in America.

The Aral Sea, Central Asia's most (in)famous body of water, has become a global symbol of environmental mismanagement. But at least one government in the region doesn't seem to have

After a volunteer accidentally burned down its office, Bustan, an environmental justice organization based in Israel's Negev desert, decided it was time to

The literature on soil erosion contains countless references to the "loss of protective vegetation." Over the last half-century, clearcutting, overgrazing, and overplowing have removed so much of that protective cover

It seems that you can build just about anything out of wood.

Here is another reason to hate the Hudson Yards in New York City.

Although the term “Passive House” might seem to refer to single family homes, these concepts can be applied to all kinds of buildings.

A charming treehouse is made from recycled wood and glass.

Great coworking spaces aren't just about "sharing desks" -- just like other intentional communities where people share resources, they need a common vision and more.

The Brooklyn Journalist covered this project like a blanket, and looks at some of the detailed claims.

We love transformers, those things that serve multiple functions. But I wonder about this one.

This bright pink wonder is small, but packs in quite a bit of the basics.

Barcelona wants to build an indoor carbon-neutral ski dome, taking waste energy from the gas industry to cool the hall and using renewable energy to power the rest... fact or fiction? Eco-friendly or greenwashing?

It could of been a great prototype for affordable efficient housing across Britain.

By 2030, Britain hopes to demonstrate that even cement, steel and glass industries can operate at net zero emissions.

People are finally beginning to take this issue seriously.

From the news that scientists have created a bacteria that lights up around landmines to the development of a rot-proof apple--that stays fresh for 4 months--a lot happened this week in green. A new study called The Economics of Ecosystems and

As the Guardian notes in its headline, Wood you believe it?

It's urban, Passive House and prefab. What's not to love?

Moriyama & Teshima Architects + Acton Ostry Architects win design competition.

This modern and comfortable two-bed treehouse in Texas is open to guests.

For one tiny spider recently discovered in the Peruvian Amazon, creating an incredibly convincing decoy of itself seems to come naturally.

With the aim of inspiring others to start building things, this self-taught carpenter mother of two is giving away the DIY plans for this tiny house and the furniture inside for free.

This rustic, modern tiny home features lots of smart space-saving ideas, plus a self-built bed that can lift up and down automatically.