INTRODUCTION We are at a key moment in the evolution of our global approach to the challenges of development, environment and the transition to a green economy. This year marked the 20th anniversary of the U.N. Conference on Environment and Development, also known as the Rio Earth Summit, and the 40th anniversary of the first…

Achieving global goals for poverty reduction, economic growth and environmental health will require widespread innovation and implementation of new and appropriate “green growth” technologies. Establishing a sufficiently large suite of innovative technology options, suitable to diverse economies, and at the urgent pace required will involve unprecedented innovation activity not only from developed regions, but also…

Marrying the traditional material of bamboo with modern engineering, this impressive sports hall in Thailand was constructed without steel reinforcements or connections.

Is it a geothermal system or a ground source heat pump? Yes.

What the Club Sandwich Generation looks like in Tokyo, where it is unusual to renovate instead of starting from scratch.

Finally, there is now an ethical and practical alternative work wear option to Carhartt and Dickies.

Jordan Parnass Digital Architecture has designed a revolutionary building for an industry that needs a revolution.

An under-utilized element becomes a bench, a place to eat, nap and store things in this redesigned scheme.

This small apartment doubles as a gallery for a collector of ceramic sculptures.

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.

A 18-foot-wide helix turbine specially designed for urban spaces has been installed on the roof of Progressive Field, ready to begin churning out energy on opening day.

Swing-lovers will appreciate this massive art installation that combines art, architecture and play.

Born out of first-hand research in a Lima slum, this time and water-saving device is targeted at families that live without electricity or running water.

The U.S. Pavilion is spotlighting grassroots efforts to make cities and neighborhoods greener, safer, and happier places to live.

What if we declared climate change a crisis and put some serious resources to this type of initiative?

What can one say about a show that attracts 23,000 green building professionals across the border to Toronto? It could only beGreenbuild, the grand spectacle put on by theU.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). This was its tenth

Look Ma! No heatsink!

It looks a lot better than the usual kind, cleans the air and absorbs noise.

A vintage Airstream trailer gets a fresh and airy makeover with some eye-catching patterns.

This family with four kids is traveling full-time in a beautifully redone vintage Airstream trailer.

This former pigeon roost is transformed into a light-filled family home.

Solar control, security, privacy and ventilation, all in one clever device – why don't more buildings still have shutters?

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

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

But the hotel design competition is always interesting, even in an off year.

A must-read book for business leaders. Naked value is the ultimate value a product delivers to customers, or the benefits that remain when a product is stripped of most of the energy and material resources required to manufacture and deliver it.

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

Amid the over-upholstered and garishly gilded furniture at the Istanbul Decoration and Design Fair hid some ingenious gems -- designers working with recycled and alternative materials and creating multi-purpose furniture for small spaces.

They deserve an award for putting on such a terrific award program.

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

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

A clever redo of a small 376-square-foot apartment in São Paulo that uses lots of glass and reflective surfaces.

Add heritage preservation, passive house design and a butterfly roof and it pushes a lot of buttons around here.

Plenty of clever spatial overlaps and multifunctional pieces of transformer furniture in this renovation of a 376-square-foot apartment in Melbourne.

This home has been redesigned to feel much more spacious, and connected to its surroundings.

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

An old, cramped apartment in Tasmania is updated with skylights, plenty of clever space-saving concepts, and a touch of hidden glamor.

An old apartment is refreshed with a new scheme that stacks things up to gain more space.

This small 355-square-foot apartment has been redesigned to be more space-efficient, enough to accommodate a family that loves to entertain and have guests sleep over.

New technologies can be a powerful tool in the fight against climate change. But they can also be a distraction.

Actually, the student designs steal the show every year at ICFF, the International Contemporary Furniture Fair held annually in New York. This year was not quite up to Pratt's spectacular exhibit from last year, but was close. Parsons I think Parsons the

To gain more space, this apartment's redesign puts everything in the wall.

The floating tidal stream turbine off the coast of Scotland has proven that it can produce power safely and cheaply year round.

Follow the step-by-step eco-renovation of a 100-year-old Modernisme-style space into apartments in Barcelona. From upcycling to smart water-saving devices and insulating rooftop plants, yök Casa + Cultura is about sustainability and the local culture.

The upfront carbon emissions from replacing existing buildings now are as big as operating emissions. We have to stop this now.

Sometimes we have to decide between "neighborhood character" or carbon emissions and density. A new Passive House in Vancouver is a good example.

Anyone who says that a building has to be demolished because the plan doesn't suit modern uses is either lying or incompetent. Just look at this.

Matt Snow CEO of DHG

Clayton Homes’ building process enables them to build efficient, high-quality homes.