In Finland, classroom design offers a radical departure from the norm
September 19, 2017, 12:01 p.m. by Matt Hickman
Can better architecture lead to a better scholastic experience, as Finnish educators believe?
IKEA turns to NASA for small-space living inspiration
June 13, 2017, 3:08 p.m. by Matt Hickman
Will a stint in the Mars simulator in Utah help IKEA designers make a better dresser?
Google's London HQ boasts a rooftop garden for the ages
June 2, 2017, 1:45 p.m. by Matt Hickman
This greenery-topped 'groundscraper' will be longer than London's tallest building is tall.
Japanese retailer Muji is selling teeny-tiny vacation huts
April 27, 2017, 2:42 p.m. by Matt Hickman
It's a handsome, pared-down design, but where are the wheels?
Moveable skyscraper feeds impoverished African communities
April 13, 2017, 2:57 p.m. by Matt Hickman
A hunger-eradicating high-rise takes top prize at the 2017 eVolo Skyscraper Competition.
The best personal touches for a rustic wedding
April 5, 2017, 3:17 p.m. by Angela Nelson
This hot wedding trend incorporates natural elements for a warm, organic atmosphere — without sacrificing elegance or class.
Missourians are making it rain (literally) at 'Cloud House'
March 27, 2017, 11:09 a.m. by Matt Hickman
Matthew Mazzotta's installation marries rainwater harvesting with the deeply pacifying sound of raindrops bouncing off a tin roof.
Serenbe: A down-on-the-farm antidote to suburban sprawl
March 19, 2017, 10:01 a.m. by Matt Hickman
Boomers and the health-conscious are the latest target buyers at this sustainable planned community outside of Atlanta.
D.C. architect eyes old Metro cars as housing for the homeless
March 15, 2017, 3:23 p.m. by Matt Hickman
Just think of it as repurposing with a purpose.
China to debut world's first bird 'airport'
February 22, 2017, 2:41 p.m. by Matt Hickman
Tianjin's wetland sanctuary will serve as a rest stop for migratory birds traveling along a major global flyway.
How to design a SAFER home
February 20, 2017, 8:36 a.m. by Lloyd Alter
This building concept from British Columbia deserves a wider audience.
Is this spherical vertical garden the future of urban farming?
February 17, 2017, 3:12 p.m. by Matt Hickman
Space10's Growroom is a build-it-yourself farm pod for cities.
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Remember that kid who invented a way to clean up ocean plastic? He's back, and it's happening
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14 famous people who mysteriously disappeared
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Parallel worlds exist and interact with our world, say physicists
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Wild mushrooms: What to eat, what to avoid
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Why do leaves have such different shapes?
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Farmers' Almanac warns of brutal winter
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Why are my plants turning yellow?
A closer look at yellowing leaves on plants can help gardeners get to the root of the problem.
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7 surprising facts about dragonflies
Like did you know they can fly backward, have almost 360-degree vision and they're ferocious?
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What is the best way to get rid of poison ivy?
The simplest and best answer is 'very carefully.'
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Top 10 vegetables to grow in your garden
These nutritional powerhouses can flourish in your yard or in containers.
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Good bug, bad bug: How can you tell the difference?
Most bugs are harmless, but here's how to tell the good from the bad — plus organic solutions.
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Got moles? Read this
Don't make a mountain of a literal mole hill. Follow these tips to a mole-free lawn.
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