Vertical Farms . Edinburgh-based company Shockingly Fresh has opened a vertical farm in Offenham, Worcestershire, and has plans to open many more such vertical farms across the UK. Working with ...

Earthship architecture produces food by allowing a considerable amount of sunlight into the front of the house, which is why the orientation of the home is so important and location-specific.

Cactus leather can be used for handbags, shoes, furniture, and more. We look at its environmental impact and how it compares to cotton and leather.

"With such a mild superambient operating temperature, potentially as low as 90 °C, the battery will not require an active cooling system, which is absolutely critical for lithium-ion batteries in ...

Introducing a modern take of the pyramid of energy conservation. The Economist recently published an article around a problem it considers dire: draughty homes.It says "Britain's homes are among ...

A key difference between manufactured and modular homes is their building codes. Manufactured homes follow the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Code, while modular homes ...

Michael Eliason compiles a list of 26 actions he wishes cities would adopt to build back better and improve livability while adapting to the realities of a rapidly destabilizing climate.

You Can Have Geothermal Power Everywhere If You Drill Deep Enough. A new technology drills with microwaves and can go down 12 miles to where the real heat is.

Portugal's new marine reserve protects 1,034 square miles, moving the world closer to the goal of protecting 30% of land and water by 2030.

Solar lights absorb the sun’s energy during the day and store it in a battery that can generate light once darkness falls. Like solar panels used to generate electricity, solar lights use ...

There is a bird that loves to eat beeswax but is unable to break open a bees' nest to get it. Known as a honeyguide, these birds have figured out that humans love honey and leave the wax behind ...

Next, we tried the Nihola. It has independent steering where the box is rigidly attached to the bike frame and the wheels turn separately, much like on a car.