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- Living conditions rise in an Indonesian village Wed, 10 Nov 21, 5:30amClimate change and increased human activities affect every corner of the planet. Whether in New York, Costa Rica, or a remote village in Indonesia, there is always a focus on efficient use of resources. This is the story...
- Adorable goat playground raises awareness of upcycling waste Fri, 26 Feb 21, 2:30amNOMAD architects and Karina Aramanda have transformed wood waste into GO[A]T WASTE?, an educational pavilion and animal playground that raises awareness about the merits of upcycling...
- Urban Beehive Project creates a buzz around honeybee education Thu, 30 Jan 20, 5:30amIn Charlottetown, Canada, a delightful buzz of eco-friendly activity has descended on a new public destination — the Urban Beehive Project, a community installation that highlights the importance of pollinators and their...
- Ski atop the worlds cleanest waste-to-energy plant in Copenhagen Thu, 10 Oct 19, 5:30amSix years after breaking ground, CopenHill — a waste-to-energy plant topped with a year-round ski slope — is officially open, marking a major milestone in Copenhagen’s journey to becoming the world’s first carbon-neutral...
- Studio NAB wants to boost urban biodiversity with an insect hotel at a bus stop Sat, 15 Jun 19, 2:30amWaiting for the bus is usually a drag, but what if the experience could instead become an opportunity to be closer to nature? French design practice Studio NAB has reinterpreted the humble bus stop as a hub for biodiversity...
- A modular classroom for environmental education pops up in a Barcelona park Fri, 22 Feb 19, 4:30amFlexible, transportable and cost-efficient, the modular classrooms created by local design studio Baena Casamor Arquitectes BCQ offer a sustainable new way to activate Barcelona’s public parks...
- Pierce’s Park Combines Art, Play, and Stormwater Management into a Stunning Urban Oasis in Baltimore Wed, 3 Sep 14, 11:00pmLocated on what had once been an underutilized and largely paved pass-through space along the city's Inner Harbor, Pierce's Park was developed to satisfy a need for a children's play area in Downtown Baltimore...
- New Forest Study Centre: A Treehouse Retreat for Environmental Education Thu, 10 Jul 14, 2:30amNature lovers have always enjoyed being out in the woods and immersing themselves in the wild, and there's a stunning center in the UK that can help to make that experience even more magical...
- Solar-Powered King’s Park Education Center Boasts a Massive Green Roof Thu, 22 Aug 13, 10:59pmThe King's Park educational facility was designed primarily to educate children about sustainability, but its applicable for adults too and the building hosts the occasional public presentation...
- Brighton University Students Build a Prefab Pavilion with Timber Off-Cuts Thu, 13 Jun 13, 11:30pmA striking building designed to have the smallest environmental footprint, the 2013 Brighton University graduate pavilion has a reciprocating grid structured roof - a low-tech intervention designed to enable just about any...
- Whole Foods Announces Plans for 20,000 Sq. Ft. Rooftop Farm Atop New Gowanus Store Thu, 4 Apr 13, 4:41amNYC foodies will soon be in for a real treat as Whole Foods has announced they’ll be operating a rooftop farm right atop their forthcoming Gowanus, Brooklyn store...
- The Blue Planet: Europe’s Largest Aquarium Opens This Weekend in Copenhagen Thu, 21 Mar 13, 3:03amRead the rest of The Blue Planet: Europe’s Largest Aquarium Opens This Weekend in Copenhagen Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: "sustainable architecture", 3XN, aquarium, copenhagen, den blaa...
- The “Climate Train” is Greeted by Zulu Dancers and COP 17 Officials in Durban Wed, 30 Nov 11, 3:08amRead the rest of The “Climate Train” is Greeted by Zulu Dancers and COP 17 Officials in Durban Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: Climate Change, climate change train, cop 17, coral reef,...
- Artist Populates Zoo With LEGO Sculptures of Endangered Animals Tue, 20 Apr 10, 4:34amArtist Sean Kenney proves that teaching kids about protecting endangered species can be fun with his incredible animal sculptures. Made out of 259,450 LEGO bricks, the amazingly detailed art pieces are on display at the Philadelphia...
- Recycled Robot Fish Teach Japanese Children About Sealife Wed, 13 Jan 10, 4:42pmFloating garbage has found its calling in these incredible sea creature robots hand-crafted by marine scientist and educator Masamichi Hayashi. Assembled using recycled items including plastic bottles, food containers, styrofoam,...