A charming treehouse is made from recycled wood and glass.

Hint: it's not the one with the solar panels on the front.

In Brooklyn and Toronto, the same story: "accidents" where cyclists somehow lose control, fall under rear wheels.

From an existing two-storey transformed into four compact floors, this 11 ft. wide house is redone into a much more spacious home.

One can build a house out of wood and cover it up, or one can celebrate the nature of wood, as this one in Slavonice, Czech Republic does. Designed by E - M.R.A.K. | Martin Rajniš, Kamila Amblerová, Václav Horecký, it is built out of unplaned, uncut

Short on space for growing herbs? Well, this graceful pendant lamp -- which doubles as a mini-greenhouse -- could be one way to add more luscious greenery to one's space and diet.

Charred wood never looked so good.

The architects call it a "Conceptual Object" but it is pretty and real.

Embedded in a hillside, this eccentric dwelling uses a series of functional ramps that connect all the spaces together.

Sporting an attractive unibody frame, this meticulously handcrafted wooden bicycle is made to be strong yet flexible.

Instead of combining the two poles of work and leisure, this simple and functional design separates them into distinct volumes.

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

Carbon offsets have traditionally gone to technological improvements or reforestation. One group is teaching a different way of cooking. And it's using offset funds for the training.

Designed to capture and maximize the flows of sunlight, water and air, this prefabricated home feels modern, light and spacious.

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

They'll also be investing in alternative powertrains and other ways to directly reduce emissions.

Kids deserve a better example than that.

Made with a patented energy- and wood-saving technique, this Corelam collection is perfect for those who move a lot.

You may have heard that the iPhone 3G went on sale this morning. I saw a line outside of the AT&T; stores here in Manhattan, and I heard there was a line around the block this morning at the Union Street Apple store in San

Artist Jessica Rath uses sculpture and photography to highlight the problem with new hybrid apples and endangered varieties.

From the craft room to the bathroom to the kitchen, the humble apple has many more application than just sauce and pie.

There are 17 atriums that need to be filled with creative uses.

Not coming soon from a modular company near you.

Lipinski Lasovsky Johansson has designed a beautiful building and, wow, what beautiful drawings.

This self-sustaining mini-ecosystem is made by a designer who wants to create habitable structures that are also themselves alive.

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

Currently moored in London's St. Katharine Docks, this lovely modern houseboat is on the market for £290,000.

‘You can't argue for the protection of an area without knowing what is there.’

We've all heard it — "this city" or "that city" has more bicyclists because it has warmer weather. Looks like it's time to retire that statement.

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.

This book full of small space design ideas is a handy tool for those wanting to get their own tiny house built.

Becker's latest work is not only a how-to guide, but an invitation to reevaluate all aspects of your life.

Author Cal Newport argues that it's time to make hard decisions about our digital lives and embrace a 'philosophy of technology use.'

This book explains how "one of the most valuable skills in our economy is becoming increasingly rare."

It contains all the nutritional info, recipes, and moral support you'll need for a big dietary transition.

More than just a reflection of emotional states, a new study finds that dogs’ facial movement are potentially active attempts to communicate.

Researchers have identified many of the gestures that dogs use to get humans to do their bidding.

Creative crafters can come up with all sorts of beautiful and innovative ways to

A venue which showcases and sells 100% locally produced design and artisan items while educating about sustainability and fair trade in San Jose, Costa Rica.

One way to guarantee a view and to tread lightly is to build high in the sky.

This container home in Costa Rica is almost a monster home, but has some interesting features.

Prices have fallen 12% thanks to this switch to renewables.

Thanks to the internet, housesitters can now travel the world, living in different places for a few days or a few months for free, in exchange for taking care of an absent homeowner's property, pets or errands.

Even if the label says 'biodegradable,' please don't do it.

The idyllic waterway meandering through the Flemish countryside has been called the most polluted stream in Europe.

Cities can be a lot of fun seems to be the message of awesome video from Argentinean creator.

Nobody can say for certain. But that doesn't mean that the Conservative politicians have to deny it.

It's all about the amazing connections.

Featuring a tall living room and a big kitchen, this tiny dwelling from Canada packs a big personality.