Architects and others involved in the design of the built environment have been promoting sustainable design for the better part of the last three decades. It evolved out of prior movements — ...

Cities have always reflected the priorities of their time, shaped by economic growth, population needs, and infrastructure demands. But today, that equation is shifting. Urban areas account for more ...

The report explores the impact that design decisions made early in the process can make on a product's environmental footprint.

To help address the current climate emergency, a new way of thinking across the entire architecture, engineering and construction industry is imperative. Part of the solution will require a holistic ...

Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...

Regenerative design examines how buildings and products can be designed to minimize their environmental impact and improve the health of ecosystems. It is the next step in sustainability and was the ...

It's not enough to not make things worse. Our buildings and our actions have to make things better. Waugh Thistleton has been a staple on TreeHugger ever since their Murray Grove tower was announced ...

Are you sitting comfortably right now? In this age of eco-anxiety, imagine how at ease you would feel to know that the sofa you are reclining on isn’t just made from renewable or recycled materials, ...

Adhi Nugraha, “Cow Dung Speakers” (2021), “Cow Dung Lamp 1” (2021), and “Cow Dung Lamp 2” (2022), cow dung, PVA wood glue, and oil-based coating (all photos Julie Schneider/Hyperallergic) “Funny how ...

When plants take on several useful roles, gardeners may not need to work as hard.