Swedish photographer Sannah Kvist created a collection of photographs entitled "All I Own" where students were pictured with a sculpture of all their possessions inspiring anticonsumerism.
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Sustainable living means prioritizing the use of natural and renewable resources instead of creating excess waste and depleting resources for future generations. It means curbing our habit of expending. Here are a few ways to get started.
High-tech, low-tech or somewhere in between - these six schools are all beautiful and brilliant examples of green design.
The more I travel, the more I’m learning to become a mindful eco-friendly traveler with a pocketful of tips... particularly in New Zealand where sustainability and conservation are systemic priorities. Nature conservation is a large part of New Zealand culture and I’ve learned “heaps” from living here and observing what care for the environment looks
The courtyard frames a section of the forest, including a singluar tree, to create another room to be occupied within the house.
In the Nagano Prefecture of Japan, a glass and burnt cedar clad villa sits in a forest as naturally as a rock in a meadow. The Spread House, created by Tokyo-based Makoto Takei + Chie Nabeshima/TNA, is a weekend house for the owner. The minimalist glass
You can easily create these nutrient-rich garden beds by covering cut logs with layers of compost, leaf detritus, and topsoil.
Sweden’s sustainable, high-design homes marry thoughtful architecture and the surrounding landscape
With Easter just around the corner, we've rounded up some of our favorite egg-shaped building designs from all around the world.
When U.S. soldiers returned home after World War II, they found a country quite different from the one they had left. Wartime production had helped pull America's economy out of the depression, and during the late '40s, young adults saw a remarkable rise in their spending power. Jobs were plentiful, wages were higher, and people were eager to spend. Between 1945 and 1949, Americans bought 20 million refrigerators, 21.4 million cars, and 5.5 million stoves, a trend that continued well into the 1950s. The massive growth of suburban populations meant an even bigger demand for automobiles. Families of all income brackets were buying televisions.
If Terreform and Earth Ship were siblings I imagine Terreform would be the dreamy artistic child with sketches hung haphazardly all over the bedroom walls depicting wildly futuristic concepts. The floor would be littered with crumpled pieces of paper from old ideas and half built toothpick models. Meanwhile the muddy...
Put these sustainable landscaping tips to use to ensure that you’re making green choices for the outside of your home.
One of the most effective ways to help realize a more sustainable future is to support environmental nonprofits. In light of this, here is a comprehensive list of organizations you can donate to or get involved with.
And blue and purple and orange—as demonstrated by top picks at FutureGreen, the sustainable hospitality forum
Swiss Artist Valerie Buess´s creates magical paper sculptures recycling old books that look like underwater sea creatures.
Italian designer Arturo Vittori has designed a revolutionary new structure, the WarkaWater Tower, to collect clean water by using condensation.
“The way we cool our buildings right now is totally wrong,” said Indian architect Monish Siripurapu in a video produced the United Nations' Environment New Delhi firm Ant Studio has developed a flexible environmental cooling system made of terra-cotta that is inspired by ancient techniques.
Environmental justice is the intersection of both social justice and environmentalism—here’s why it’s essential for a truly sustainable future.
Grass lawns can be difficult on the environment. We're sharing several eco-friendly lawn alternatives that require little to no water, weeding, fertilizer, or pesticides.
What's the difference between sustainable, eco-friendly, slow, minimal, conscious or ethical fashion? And how to get started on your ethical style journey.
To offset the massive amount of waste, many consumer tech companies are working to become more sustainable, both internally and in their consumer-facing products. These consumer tech companies demonstrate the value of focusing on green initiatives and sustainability.
Our Fashion and Textiles team of two, Charlotte and Philippa, spent a recent Saturday natural dyeing, re-colouring samples and offcuts from their combined fabric collections. Philippa Grogan details their day of dyeing experiments.
The Simpson is efficiency & style, effortlessly combined.
HOUS.E+ is a self sufficient home built with rammed earth walls that makes use of solar, geothermal and hydro power.
Feeling stressed after waking up ? It's time for you to implement some morning habits for healthy living: 8 things to do during your morning routine !
We've partnered with eco fashion blogger and consultant to give you some tips on what sustainable vegan textiles to look out for when shopping for clothes.
Discover the perfect blend of nature and style with our top picks for organic modern couches. Upgrade your living space sustainably!
MycoWorks, a biomaterials company dedicated to bringing new mycelium materials to the world, unveils collaboration with Hermès.
Image 25 of 40 from gallery of DESINO Eco Manufactory Office / Ho Khue Architects. Photograph by Hiroyuki Oki
These ideas for green living—like choosing the best compost bins, buying sustainable products, and using new energy sources—can help protect the environment.
RegenVillages aims to create the "Tesla of eco-villages," and its first development is underway outside Amsterdam.
Completed in 2012 in Sint-Agatha-Berchem, Belgium. Images by Filip Dujardin . Context These new social housing units are in addition to the social housing district built in 1922-1925 by architect Victor Bourgeois. One plot is...
In the world of branding, it's important not to overlook the sophisticated beauty of muted colour palettes when finding the perfect look for your branding and Squarespace website design.
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