It is both a parody of the real estate business and a shocking exposé of Hong Kong Housing

The growing disparity between wealthy and poor is reflected in this shocking photo report on the tiny island city's critical lack of affordable housing.

This small space spread over two levels in Paris gets a minimalist and functional makeover.

This revamp of an 1830s apartment mixes modern materials to create a modern space.

This small and versatile apartment in the heart of Paris uses innovative modern materials for its furniture and cabinetry.

There is something mesmerizing about this clip of a squid worm, also named teuthidodrilus samae by researchers after it was 'discovered' recently in the depths of the Celebes Sea between Indonesian and the Philippines.

This cozy and compact dwelling out of Oregon packs one bed, one bathroom, a kitchen and porch.

The CDC has updated its US range maps to show the which mosquitoes are moving where.

Even the CDC recommends this botanical ingredient as comparable to DEET for repelling disease-carrying insects.

Their priorities certainly are different than ours are.

Made right in downtown Los Angeles, this prefab unit is made with an innovative recyclable and recycled panel system.

Designer Paulo Alves took down all walls and created multi-function furniture for his small place.

With high energy prices and a whole lot of mosques, Jordan has every incentive to support solar-powered worship.

The Muslim American Society of Charlotte isn't just putting solar on its mosque. 40 of its congregants are going solar too.

Tiny houses don't have to be overly cute and rustic, as this little modern home shows.

Some timely examples of the intersection of Islam and environmental stewardship, both coming via the good folks over at Green Prophet: 1) Any new mosque built in Qatar must be eco-friendly, and 2) a new green guide to

Can hotels be 100% eco-friendly and affordable? I tried out Starwood's Element Hotel in NYC to find out how far a 411-room urban hotel can go green. The result is mostly positive with a few letdowns.

The contents of your bag reveal more about you than you might think, but what about your choice of bag itself? District Cotton, a New York City-based company dedicated to fashion with a conscience, has a couple of sturdy options that are as socially

Like many of our readers, we suspect this dude would be less than impressed with the recycled squirrel decanter we featured a while back. No matter, he’s too busy worrying about the lack of trees to be too concerned by human beings and their tacky

From crayfish to parakeets, these species are at risk of disappearing from the planet.

Nicknaming plants. Now there's a good job to have. The invasive plant in this tale, called "cheatgrass," is being fought off by a native

When you've got a lot of driveway runoff, some careful landscaping can put it to good use.

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

The inside of this updated caravan is surprisingly chic and comfortable.

A couple, their parrot, plus one mother-in-law and her cat have their own private and communal spaces in this renovated apartment in Hong Kong.

Located in the heart of Florence, Italy, this small apartment features a minimalist stair, sleeping loft, and a view out onto the city's Renaissance treasures.

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

A lack of space becomes something more roomy with some simple design strategies.

Here's everything you need to know about roasting the iconic winter squash.

An existing 1960s studio apartment in Melbourne has been transformed into a more efficient one-bedroom apartment.

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.

Dengue isn't fun, that's why Brazil has been using genetically modified mosquitoes to reduce the populations of mosquitoes that spread it. But not everyone is happy about this method.

FANAF separates cats from people in tiny Shanghai apartment.

A derelict garage is transformed into a compact, minimalist living space.

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

This small, efficient renovation of a former maid's room in Paris hides a stealthy little table.

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

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.

Are you looking for a DIY construction technique for building an affordable earthquake-, flood-, and bullet-resistant home? Look no further.

A Brazilian firm translates small-spaces ideas into a cute shopping mall shop.

Tiny-room specialists H2O Architects have come up with a superb design which accommodates four private sleeping areas while still doing this place's views justice.

A before and after photo of Lexington Avenue tells the story.

A small subterranean living space becomes a surprisingly luxurious urban dwelling.

This small-but-dynamic, renovated apartment in Barcelona takes its design cues from boat design and hides some delightful surprises.

Once a dark, partitioned off single family abode, this newly renovated space now features two independent live/work areas that are linked together by a communal space in the middle.

But where do you put it?

Shipping containers are the base for an instant "lush urban oasis."

Our photo of the day comes from Los Angeles, California.