A new report says utilities around the world will ramp up smart grid spending, with worldwide projects hitting $46.4 billion in 2015.

Environmental sustainability doesn’t have to come at the expense of economic development.

Clad with reclaimed cedar, this modern and quirky house fits on a small footprint.

Using a series of overlapping mezzanines and spaces, this accessible, urban housing prototype explores the possibilities of living small but comfortably in the city.

How would design for obsolescence change if materials that conduct electricity or emit light could be grown and repair themselves, like bone?

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.

The company says this system is simpler than other wave devices that need to be finely tuned to the waves to pick up their energy.

Because everyone knows that bike paths are just the thin edge of the wedge. Next, they come for your cars.

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

New research suggests that mother bears have found a loophole in hunting laws and are using it to protect themselves and their cubs.

I love this little vehicle. If it ever becomes commercially available outside of carsharing schemes, I may have to get one. Or maybe I should just start a carsharing scheme in my city....

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.

One designer tackles how the ubiquitous egg carton could be rethought in order to waste less.

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

This modern houseboat can accommodate up to two people comfortably.

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 takes a lot of metal to make this stuff.

A new breed of solar panel can do double duty on greenhouse roofs by not only generating renewable electricity, but also by using a light-altering dye to help optimize photosynthesis in the plants beneath them.

The device monitors the energy use of all the power loads in your house.

And now, in the 'Give me a break' category, the folks behind this garbage can scanner assume you can't make a grocery list on your own.

Not only will this save home owners money, but it will also allow utilities to manage demand during peak times.

The fully automated aquaponics system grows lettuces, herbs and small fruits right in your kitchen.

The teen has been building the DIY microwave, hoping to solve many cooking problems with one device.

This WiFi- and Bluetooth-enabled smart bulb features plug-and-play functionality, doesn't require a central smart home hub, and is designed to last for "up to 50,000 hours."

Because of course you're thinking about water conservation in your yard in the middle of winter.

It learns your usage patterns but can do a lot more.

A new study claims that energy efficiency is driving the Smart Home market, but in fact every bit of smart tech is a little vampire.

Alea Labs is introducing the "smart vent 2.0", which again raises the questions we had about Smart Vent 1.0.

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.

Combining elements of natural beekeeping, citizen science, open source hardware, and networked smart devices, these DIY beehives could be a powerful tool in the fight against Colony Collapse Disorder.

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

But there is a real question of how much one should pay for an artisanal shelf bracket.

The high tech answer to keeping you moving while working.

Made by NextDesk, the Encore is ideally green, with bamboo top, recycled aluminum frame, and VOC-free coating - perfect for this TreeHugger writer!

Open terrace in Kimmel Center was too hot or too noisy; now it's fixed.

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

Using the flow of water inside the pipes to power the water network's own monitoring devices could eliminate the need for batteries in those systems.

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

The kit includes an LED headlight and tail light and a rugged case that attaches a smartphone to the handlebars.

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