Homeowners, architects, builders, and policymakers have begun to recognize that they have the capacity to not just reduce environmental impact but also to improve quality of life and long-term cost savings. Achieving sustainability in this context involves consideration of everything from design innovations, materials, and energy efficiency to water conservation and changes in life styles. … Read more
A California nonprofit says centuries-old straw bale building could help tackle the housing crisis as property prices spiral out of control. In Santa Cruz County, the Soquel neighborhood’s Mount Calvary Lutheran Church is teaming up with nonprofits Just Places and People First to build a “village” of straw-bale homes for people coming out of homelessness. … Read more
Traditional reed bridges in the Himalayan Nepal are similar to those in the Andes, showing how people on opposite sides of the planet living in similar circumstances come up with the same building solutions. Does this resemblance stem from people designing similar structures because of similar topography, or is it because the indigenous people of … Read more
The founders of SolFed Farms wanted to provide a space for people to learn, to connect with nature and to discover their power. Through education, innovation, and collaboration, they empower individuals to embrace sustainable living, rebuild ecosystems, and foster harmony between humanity and nature. They are committed to co-creating a learning environment for youth and … Read more
It is common knowledge that German bombs during the Blitz of 1940 caused untold damage to Coventry, U.K., killing hundreds and destroying thousands of buildings in the process. But there is one building still standing that we only know about because those same bombs uncovered it. Known as the Medieval Stone Building, the ruin is … Read more
In Gaza, Israeli attacks have destroyed or damaged over 90% of homes and displaced more than 90% of the population. The destruction has created over 60 million tonnes of rubble – which is equivalent to 10 Great Pyramid of Gizas. Green Rock, a community initiative in Gaza, is turning that rubble into bricks to build … Read more