This apartment's built-in 'function wall' maximizes a small space by incorporating sleeping, sitting and storage.

This redesigned space in a 1920s Art Deco building features a new layout that better maximizes space and light.

There is more to the tiny house movement than just living with less. It can also be a story about resilience, sustainability and adaptablility.

More than 300 million acres of forests across the U.S. and Canada are certified to the SFI Forest Management Standard. In addition, tens of millions more are positively influenced by the SFI Fiber Sourcing Standard.

Great things are happening for the environment at schools across the U.S. Thirty-five schools, 14 school districts, and four postsecondary institutions have been honored as U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools (ED-GRS) for 2019.

The CDC's latest recall is yet another reminder of how broken the food production system is.

Here's why soil is one of our most valuable natural resources and what you can do to support it.

A new study finds that degraded agricultural lands could be low-hanging fruit for expanding the world’s conservation areas.

They can dilute the wild varieties, threatening their existence.

I have complained about this building forever, but will admit that Norman Foster has designed a masterpiece.

It is a giant electric radiator that they forgot to turn on due to a software failure.

We should be able to fix the things we own, not be limited by manufacturers' unwillingness to provide access.

Many parents who work in the tech industry are opting to go screen-free at home.

Even as global demand for all-things-coconut increases, coconut production in Asia is stagnating because farmers aren't paid enough to make it worthwhile.

If you care about water quality and ethical textile production, then this is a project worth supporting. Watch the trailer and be inspired to help.

New research reveals that the plant's shimmering blue leaves allow it to survive in the dim rainforest floors of southeast Asia.

Asian giant softshell turtles were once thought to be extinct in the Mekong River; this little trooper is one of 150 hatchlings bringing them back.

Done in collaboration with local companies, residents and other organizations, the project's aim is to bring awareness to how palm oil production is negatively affecting humans and animals alike.

Ten people. 2,200 miles through Central Asia. No itinerary. What will happen?

Another door has closed for Western nations hoping to dump their trash overseas. Maybe it's time for another model?

Lady Dinah's Cat Emporium will be serving up tea and kitty love.

Your cat deserves better; this architecturally designed house for cats might be just the thing.

The first ever global study of the iconic cats found that things are worse than expected.

Wanting to make a massive life change, this man makes his exit from the corporate world -- with his feline friend and a self-renovated van.

FANAF separates cats from people in tiny Shanghai apartment.

Many houseplants are toxic for curious cats and dogs. These ones are all pet-friendly.

Full of vibrant colors, patterns and eclectic decor, this tiny house is not as minimalist as its exterior might suggest.

This small apartment's 'library wall' functions as a way to keep the bed out of view, while also storing books and things.

Two 'active' walls enable this small living space to become flexible and adaptable throughout the day.

Made with numerous layers of paper, these laser-cut pieces are inspired by patterns from nature.

Bright pops of yellow, orange and neutral wood cabinetry warm up this small apartment renovation in Moscow.

Visitors to this regional park can rent this minimalist cabin in the woods.

This renovation makes way for an integrated kitchen and study area, a bedroom and a flexible living room.

This couple applied precious life lessons -- learned from years of bicycle touring -- into designing their modern tiny house on foundations.

Interested in living in a tiny house, but not sure where to park it? Here are some places to start with.

These poignant and captivating images reveal the hidden beauty of our stellar origins.

In an effort to improve kids' opinions about Brussels sprouts, a team of engineers and scientists decided to give them a cooler edge by making them power up the lights on a Christmas tree.

Designed by an innovative 19-year-old, the Sun Saluter relies on a basic water clock to rotate solar panels.

Built by campers, this structure uses pedal power to produce flour for bread, enough to feed a camp full of kids.

This little shelter, which can be built in less than two days, is designed to be suspended between two trees, without leaving a trace on them.

When you want to really pursue your dreams, instead of simply dreaming them, you might need to think outside the box. Outside the housing box, that is.

Hold on to your wallets, because this little dwelling isn't for sale yet, but it is a promising development in the tiny house movement.

The goal is to highlight the abundance that already exists around us.

Select zoos are enticing green families with healthier treats and recycled crafts this Halloween

Get the creative juices flowing with a maple sugaring or chalkboard paint kit, a cheese cookbook, a knitting set, the best multi-purpose scissors, and more.

The commitments made by countries and the intention to set Sustainable Development Goals are good achievements, just not enough to justify a summit like this. Is it time to re-design the UN environmental meetings to work for us?

Wrapping up our coverage of the UN Conference on Sustainable Development, we look at who came, who bailed out, what happened, and what didn't.

A local regulation forces all food to go through a terminal controlled by big business, but a group of small producers found a way to bypass the rule.

A look at this year's Casa FOA, an exhibition which combines charity and patrimony conservation showcasing the best architecture and design from the Argentine capital.

Joao Filgueiras Lima, known as Lele, has a remarkable portfolio which has begun to raise attention. We take a look at his pedestrianization work in Salvador and his approach to futuristic health centers.