Woven from bamboo, this inviting structure transforms an empty lot in busy Taipei into a haven where neighborhood residents can relax and gather over a fire.

Multifunctional zones and a sleeping loft enlarge this small apartment in Taipei.

A small apartment is made to feel larger with custom cabinetry and more.

The Vancouver architect is famous for "tall wood" but still has a knack for little good wood buildings too.

Outfitted with smart home tech and lots of storage space for outdoor gear, this small home feels 'just right'.

Deep overhang controls light, provides privacy for bedrooms upstairs.

Passive House multifamily buildings use almost no energy and don't cost much more than conventional buildings. They should be everywhere.

A tiny apartment in a new tourist hotspot is remade with clever modern elements to maximize space.

High-end materials meets smart home automation in this country-styled tiny home.

The themes of this stunning little house are copper, lots of natural light, and participation within an intentional tiny co-housing community.

This super-insulated home is built to be earthquake-resistant too.

Equipped with two bedrooms and a secondary loft, there's plenty of space to grow in this small home.

Whether it's deciding where to buy clothes or taking good care of garments at home, there are many things that consumers can do to make a difference in the fashion world.

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

No high-tech bells and whistles here, but tried-and-true strategies are used in this renovation to make a small space feel much bigger.

Different zones are delineated with simple, sculptural structures in this minimalist apartment.

Using some inventive interventions, an old parking garage is transformed into a two-bedroom apartment in Paris.

It feels much bigger than it actually is, and does not feel weird at all.

Sure, we'll be using oil for a while. But where, exactly, is demand growth going to come from?

Walking and other gentle movements could power the next generation of devices.

The Jenni solar charger and battery pack aims to make it easy to begin going solar at home, starting with your portable electronics

Sunslice is a small folding solar charger that can fit into a pocket, while still producing enough electricity to compete with much larger offerings.

A custom-made addition to this small condo packs in extra features and functionality, creating more spaces in one.

Our always-on devices turn out to consume a lot of power. Do I really need to connect my garage door to the Internet?

The world's rarest duck - the Madagascar pochard - needs a new environment if it's going to survive

An existing storage shed in the forest is transformed into a small modern home with a striking form.

Main Street retail is vanishing under pressure from online shopping and rising rents. There are good reasons to save it.

Dan Rockhill and his students keep pushing the building envelope.

Who says you can't have both beauty and efficiency?

One of the '25 most wanted' lost species, the silver-backed chevrotain is a snaggle-toothed, deer-like species that is the size of a rabbit and walk on its tippy toes.

TreeHugger's Lloyd Alter does radio

This modular design can adapt to any situation, meaning more usable space can be freed up.

This one of a kind structure combines architecture, technology, algae farming and real-time data, and will dynamically respond to environmental factors like weather and movements of people.

The Freedomky is a nicely done modular design

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

Inspired by arthropods, this minimalist all-wood home features a spacious-feeling interior and energy-efficient, passive heating and cooling strategies.

Fruits and vegetables last all winter with jams, fruit butter, marmalades, and pickled vegetables from new cookbook Home Canning by Janet Cooper.

Besides the usual hidden storage and mirrors to enlarge the space, this redesigned layout includes a slight rotation to improve circulation.

How do you make good design accessible to people with small spaces and small budgets?

Martín Azúa's latest rug design is made from esparto soles from the traditional spanish espadrilles. It will be used in Camper's shoe stores.

Interest in rocket stoves is growing, and with good reason, as they're fast, efficient, and cleaner-burning than most other options. Here's a small affordable model for camping or emergency preparedness.

Lets declare a day of non-action, of unoccupying the big box stores. Instead, let's support our local, green neighborhood shops that need our custom.

A look at the intersection of three ways to deal with this weekend about shopping.

A good followup to Buy Nothing Day.

This year, take a side in the war on the car, and support stores on your neighborhood bike lane or transit route.

It's not all stress and extra work. In some ways, kids can make a trip more interesting and interactive.

How small is too small?

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

Main Street retail is vanishing under pressure from online shopping and rising rents. There are good reasons to save it.

This stair does it all: it's a connector, a partition, a bench, a counter and a concealer of clutter.