The promise of prefab was healthy, cost-effective, energy efficient homes designed by talented architects. Is it finally here?

They're designed as temporary living for Malibu fire victims, but nice enough that they might never leave.

With aging baby boomers and young people who can't afford housing, there's going to be a huge market for these.

These flat-packed rest-and-recovery units could take the load off hospitals in a hurry.

Eco-architect extraordinaire Michelle Kaufmann speaks with Adam Werbach about coral bleaching and youth-powered activism in this TreeHugger exclusive from West Coast Green.

Eco-architect Michelle Kaufmann talks to Eric Corey Freed about his book Green Building for Dummies, disco balls and the death of Pergo floors in this TreeHugger exclusive from West Coast Green. Eric is the principal architect at organicARCHITECT, and

Eco-architect Michelle Kaufmann speaks with Prudence Ferreira about the three criteria for Passivhaus certification. Prudence is the founder of Integral Impact Inc, a green building firm with a strong focus on zero energy buildings. As the president of

Michelle Kaufmann speaks with Michael M. Wheeler about government messaging in this TreeHugger exclusive from West Coast Green. Michael is currently the Energy Adviser to California Commissioner Dian Grueneich, he has also worked for the EPA and the DOE

Eco-architect extraordinaire Michelle Kaufmann interviews Barry Hooper from SFEnvironment about government policy for new and existing buildings in San Francisco in this TreeHugger exclusive from West Coast Green. Barry Hooper collaborates with design

Eco-architect extraordinaire Michelle Kaufmann speaks with Peter Yost from BuildingGreen about working with Lawrence Berkeley National Labs on energy efficient window treatments in this TreeHugger exclusive from West Coast Green. Peter Yost has been

Eco-architect extraordinaire Michelle Kaufmann speaks with Hunter Lovins from Natural Capitalism Solutions in this TreeHugger exclusive from West Coast Green. Hunter is a professor, speaker and author on changing the conversation around business to

West Coast Green was this past week here in San Francisco, California. With speakers like Van Jones, Arianna Huffington and Michelle Kaufmann, the trade show was a nexus for greenies far and wide. Michelle Kaufmann was

Synthetic fertilizer is likely to become significantly more costly for US farmers. This trend will make manure a valuable commodity once again (as it was prior to the 1950s). There are two main reasons for the

Last month, Catalan TV3 just aired a new documentary called "comprar, llençar, comprar", meaning "to buy, to throw away, to buy" in Catalan, right on time for the christmas shopping and the winter sales which started this week. You can now watch the

Using reclaimed wood and steel from old pig fences, this Dutch company makes exquisite tables, while recycling all byproducts into other useful goods -- cat litter, compost and alcohol..

Architect and author of Cradle to Cradle talks about green products, his new buildings, and what happened in China.

An affordable, long-lasting and attractive chair made from 100% recycled and recyclable plastic, designed in Barcelona by Estudio Mariscal. Need it far away? Then just buy the seat and get local legs!

In cars, houses, furniture and electronics, The trend was toward increasing repairability and simplifying recycling. Apple goes its own way.

Meet Dopper, a Cradle to Cradle water bottle company that’s bringing clean water to Nepal.

It is all about the progression through the spaces.

This is turning into a really big bandwagon.

He was a pioneer of sustainable design.

Nobody cared much about this a few years ago. They do now.

Watering problems are the leading cause of poor health for houseplants; here’s how to give them what they need.

Need some houseplant inspiration? These are the plants getting the most love on Instagram.

Some houseplants love mist, others not so much. Here's what to know.

Looking for indoor plants that are hard to kill? These green troopers are resilient and don't demand too much from their keepers.

Carved pumpkins are susceptible to rot, but there are ways to stave it off.

From improving sleep and indoor air quality to reducing anxiety and fatigue ... houseplants are powerful allies.

Some plants help each other enormously, while others hinder their neighbors – use this cheat sheet to ensure harmony in the vegetable plot.

Learn which indoor plants are capable of causing allergic reactions.

Think outside of the houseplant box with these unique ways to bring some green indoors.

BloomingTables are a lovely solution for saving space ... and keeping indoor plants away from kids and pets.

If you don't have an independent plant shop nearby, Bloomscape is the next best thing.

A medical practice in Manchester, England is giving patients indoor plants to help boost wellness.

Learn about the advantages of indoor succulents, plus everything you need to know about their light and watering needs.

WIth cooler weather and shorter days, your indoor plants could use a little help getting ready for the new season.

Strategically clustering indoor plants in a group is a great idea, here's why and how to do it.

From sleep aids to pain relievers, here's how to grow your own natural remedies.

Perfect for beginners, brown thumbs, or people on the go, these easy indoor plants don't mind low light, low humidity, or irregular watering.

Colder weather provides some unique challenges for indoor plants; here's how to how to help them get through it.

Get ahead of the crowd with these indoor plant predictions from the all-knowing Plant Mom.

A new study reveals stress-reducing benefits for office workers when even just viewing a small plant on their desk.

You don't have to have an entire garden room to make a statement with your indoor plants.

From love potion plants and heart-shaped leaves to love goddess blooms, these plants are like a valentine from Mother Nature.

Even if doomsday never comes, these 20 plants are some of the most practical you can grow.

From watering needs to ideal temperatures, here's what to know to help your indoor plants survive the cooler months.

There are some significant advantages to an affordable kit like this.

Why aren't people lining up for this enclosed solar powered e-cargo tricycle? It pushed every button.

Roll over everything and get on and off easily on this powerful fatbike.