Using mushrooms to challenge our unhealthy obsession with "body preservation," artist Jae Rhim Lee fabricates a suit that will remediate environmental toxins from dead bodies.

Plus two ways to go green as we upgrade our popular series.

These specimens of the fungi world are both beautiful and strange.

The car changed the design of our houses; the AV will change our houses and the way we live.

A recent patent shows some of the thinking about fully autonomous cars, which might look nothing like cars do now.

The optical display device that is often the subject of ridicule has proven itself to be a very valuable asset to surgeons.

Or, once again, why electric cars [on their own] won't save us.

Teachers, are you looking for ways to teach green values to your students? We've got ideas lined up for you!

The styrofoam substitute that they grow into packaging and insulation is the next big thing in building.

Ampere Energy has developed a battery that fits in your minimalist apartment.

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

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

How to choose things for your home that have had, or can have, second lives.

Reminiscent of a bear's cozy cave, this bedroom for children maximizes the small space in a playful way.

The Autonomous Hotel Room from Aprilli Design Studio raises some interesting questions.

This new loft adds extra space and an extra bedroom in an urban apartment in Brazil.

Forget everything you've heard about how to clean mushrooms.

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

If you love knitting and even just like mushrooms, these creations will be addictive.

This clever replacement window expands out to create a private semi-outdoor space for people who don't have a balcony.

Coppiced wood and fungi become one in this collection of conceptual furniture.

Perfect for small spaces and aiming at the less-is-more approach, Rubix is a transformer-furniture set that can be both a living room lounge and a dinning room set up. Designed by Colombian firm DosUno Design, the set

Yesterday Mike reported on the use of mushrooms to break down disposable diapers, and the day before I posted a video of how mushrooms can clean up pollution, kill pests and recycle

In the fight against one of the honey bee’s nemesis, the varroa mite, scientists have found an ally in a widely-distributed mushroom.

Blending ground beef with mushrooms cuts both calories and carbon emissions. Oh, and lots of folks say it tastes better too.

Beds designed to be earthquake proof and that put you inside an aquarium

Athanasia Leivaditou designs the perfect desk for all-nighters, described as 1.6 Square Meter of Life

Handcrafted with softwood, natural oils and waxes, this furniture unit makes a tiny, narrow bedroom feel much bigger.

No, you don't need to rush out and buy a bigger house if you've got more family members than bedrooms.

A cramped, rundown apartment gets a makeover with this mysterious-looking black box.

From boosting focus and cleaning the air to improving wellness in general, these easy indoor plants are a great addition to dorm decor.

A new study from Deloitte predicts what we have said before: e-bikes will eat cars.

Pooping in a hole in the ground isn't everyone's cup of tea. But with views like these, relieving yourself the old fashioned way can feel positively luxurious.

The new interpretive center has earned certification from the Sustainable Sites Initiative, and features a green roof planted with native prairie grasses.

Gord Baird and Ann Baird have written the definitive guide.

iGEM team encourages 'materials activists' to build their own biodegradable drones with downloadable do-it-yourself plans.

Is this the future of food -- eating mushrooms that have been fed with plastic waste?

The biomix-infused suit helps break down a body, while neutralizing toxins and boosting plant growth.

At yök we do not only work hard to save energy, but also water. According to Airbnb, guests in Europe renting a home use 45% less water than when staying in a hotel. But there is more to a bathroom than saving water; materials also play an important role

An Oregon couple built this spectacular houseplant-filled yurt, and are offering a detailed online guide for free.

The 248-square-foot vacation cabin in Iceland lets you sleep under the stars ... while inside.

A table for 12 in a tiny home? No problem with this smart and lovely design with loads of hidden storage.

Rethinking hospitality in the context of less is more

It's what we have called dematerialization, as all that is solid melts into apps

In the building industry it is a big question, for all the wrong reasons.

They were better in 1904 than they are today.

A visit to the Interior Design Show does not shed a lot of light on the subject.

Public washrooms really are just as important as public roads because, in both cases, people gotta go.

Through trial and error, these are the indoor plants that have taken well to living in my bathroom.

Onion Flats redesigned their bathrooms to save space, but it actually is a healthier design.