This desert-friendly house design uses a perforated sliding skin that controls how much sunlight is let into the house, keeping it cool without air conditioning.

Most public bicycle storage methods leave the bike vulnerable to vandalism or theft. This concept would keep bikes safe and secure by enclosing them entirely.

Summer's arrived and China's green menace (a massive bloom of stringy, slimy, and smelly Enteromorpha Prolifera algae) has returned as well... we kudzu not!

Pull out your scissors and glue - these 14 fun DIY craft projects using reclaimed materials will inspire you to try your hand at wreaths, lanterns and more.

The tiny house movement is more than just wooden boxes on trailers. Check out these 13 diverse, imaginative designs for compact living spaces.

A desert - in the middle of Japan? Not quite, but the Tottori Sand Dunes are a spectacular sight and a hidden gem for anyone visiting the area.

Lakes? In my frozen Antarctica? This in-depth (brrr!) look at 7 amazing Antarctic lakes shows us the 7th continent still has a few tricks up its frosty sleeve.

Immerse yourself in a new culture, learn valuable skills and make a difference on one of these 13 fun volunteer vacations in places like Belize and Australia.

On a beach in Mexico, garbage from around the world washes up and settles on the sand. Photographer Alejandro Duran manages to make this sad waste look lovely.

The Uros people have been creating and living on floating islands made of reeds for hundreds of years. The reeds provide their housing, boats, food & medicine.

You may not think that spending your day inside a nuclear power plant cooling tower is a recipe for fun, but Wunderland Kalkar might just change your views.

Dazzling in variety and as unique as snowflakes, the sands of the world's beaches take on a whole new level of awesomeness when viewed up close and personal.

These 30 homes were crafted from materials that most people consider junk: tires, pallets, old silos, broken boats, shipping containers - even tin cans.

From a traveling pop-up cafe made from a shipping container to a sushi joint serving only certified ethically-sourced seafood, these eateries are super-green.

Rover feeling a little run down? Poor disabled pooches don't have to settle for bulky doggy wheelchairs - this sleek, flexible one keeps dogs running strong.