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Massimiliano Locatelli is writing a new language of design that reflects the new technology.

Apparel hasn't gotten more sustainable since we started TreeHugger, but a new day for the old T-shirt could be near.

It's that time of year when conscious shoppers remember the Rana Plaza tragedy and unite in their efforts to demand greater safety, fairness and transparency in the fashion industry.

The technology makes for better energy generation and a better window.

The fashion event's EcoChic Design Awards inspire Asia’s emerging fashion talent to create with minimal textile waste.

If you like a little sugar in your morning (and late morning, and afternoon) coffee, but don't like the calories, there's a good chance you use one of the many artificial sweeteners on the market. But there's plenty of evidence

An innovative eco-tourism project in northeast Turkey will take travelers along ancient nomadic routes to taste artisanal organic honey, meet local beekeepers, and enjoy spectacular scenery along the way.

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And in the meantime, the bodacious bovine has become a social media star and will receive a full pardon … as soon as they can get her out of the woods.

The city hopes to combat overtourism by getting visitors off the beaten track and doing more useful things.

Switching from fossil fuel powered cars could save 45,000 lives per year and on its own almost solve climate change

You may be spending money on practical needs that are comprised of superfluous wants.

The high tech answer to keeping you moving while working.

Residents of Muskingum County in Ohio got quite a shock this week after dozens of exotic animals broke free from an area wildlife farm and took to the streets and highways.

Wiarton Willie saw his shadow this morning, which means the cold weather will stick around.

Which side of the bed gets the stair? Batlab solves it with two.

Perhaps lofts are not the best solution for tiny homes and apartments.

This multifunctioning stair hides a generous bookcase underneath.

A health insurer practices what it preaches.

Here is an architect who knows how to get people on their feet.

Architect Tamir Addadi squeezes a lot into a very small space

Michael Janzen comes up with an interesting and elegant design. But is it safe?

Belgian architects build a tower in a barn. But my, it uses a lot of lumber.

It seems that these days you can build just about anything with a CNC machine.

A good, if not very accurate, idea.

Why go diagonally when you can go straight up?

160 tons of steel and 10 tons of copper never looked so good

And believe it or not, it's environmentally friendly!

Because if you make it beautiful and open, people will use it.

Syte Architects insert a mezzanine and a terrific storage stair in existing loft.

Sometimes you wonder what they were thinking.

This endangered Hawaiian monk seal was photographed at the Poipu Beach Park in Kauai.

A new study shows how adolescents quickly improved their sleep time and quality in just one week's time.

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Stairs are coming out of the closet and becoming the major architectural element, helping keep people active and healthy.