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
Near Hudson, N.Y., a Princeton University team has erected a cottage made almost entirely of straw, which they said is more sustainable than bricks or concrete. The cottage looks straight out of a children’s book but has some elegant, modern flourishes. Straw, which consists of the leftover stalks of cereal grains such as wheat and … 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
Building upon the chemistry that oysters use in miles-long reefs, scientists have found a way to create cement that is stronger and cures faster. Jonathan Wilker, a professor of chemistry in Purdue University’s College of Science has long been interested in formulating new, more sustainable and better materials. “Our lab studies materials that shellfish make,” Wilker … 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
The ethos of Masons Ink, the Bengaluru-based sustainable architecture firm helmed by Sridevi and Rosie, lies in ensuring sustainability gets a voice through all of their projects. Elaborating on how they bonded over their shared interest in sustainability in architecture, Sridevi says, “Our story goes all the way back to our undergraduate days in college. … Read more