“Our house is still on fire. Your inaction is fueling the flames by the hour.” – Greta Thunberg Our house is on fire, so how do we build in the face of disaster? Climate change is both an immediate and impending crisis: Under current conditions, we’re bound for 1000-year … [Read more...] about OPTIMIST VIEW: Sustainable Building in a Changing Climate
Green design
These tiny parking lots infill homes are eco-friendly and affordable
We recently wrote about the potential to transform commercial spaces into affordable residential housing in California. Today, we share another innovative housing solution, this time from Sydney, Australia. Architect Brad Swartz is helping his neighbors turn underused parking … [Read more...] about These tiny parking lots infill homes are eco-friendly and affordable
Ikea’s new Vienna location features vertical forests and public transportation access
Last week we shared a story about how Ikea is moving towards becoming climate positive by 2030. This week we feature the plans for their new Vienna store, which will look a lot different than any Ikea before. In fact, the new urban shopping destination will feature vertical … [Read more...] about Ikea’s new Vienna location features vertical forests and public transportation access
Athletes at Tokyo 2020 will sleep on beds made from recycled cardboard
The 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo represent the first edition of the games where a real effort is being made to reduce the environmental toll of hosting such a big event. For instance, all the winners’ medals are being made from metal extracted from recycled consumer electronics, … [Read more...] about Athletes at Tokyo 2020 will sleep on beds made from recycled cardboard
These eco-friendly bed sheets were dyed using sound waves
What good is a natural comforter if you’re wrapping yourself in itchy, synthetic sheets? That’s the thinking behind Buffy’s new line of naturally-dyed sheets. The all-natural bedding company has made a set of white eucalyptus-fiber sheets in the past, and now it’s launching a … [Read more...] about These eco-friendly bed sheets were dyed using sound waves