Indonesian architect Yori Ansar helps to preserve the cultural heritage of his nation by passing down building skills and typologies of native people.

Welcome to the roamin' empire! Ancient Rome may have been founded by twin brothers raised by a wolf but these days, cats are the Eternal City's top dogs.

Famed architects Herzog & De Meuron have broken ground on a beautiful natural swimming pool for residents of a Swiss town.

These stunning campgrounds from Alaska's Arctic National Park to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon are among America's most spectacular.

Chinese art student Wang Yue has added wildlife and still life to the scarred trees and gray streets of Shijiazhuang, one of China's most polluted cities.

What would you do if you got lost in the woods? Here are some easy, cheap DIY ways to prepare, including emergency kits and contraptions and crucial skills.

The Earth boasts five natural radioactive “hot spots” occupied by thriving populations oblivious (until now) to the high levels of radiation surrounding them.

Take an environmentally conscious trip to Alaska, Australia, Antarctica, Kenya or Peru, whether you're an adventurous hiker or a laid-back cruiser.

Thrill seeker Dean Potter crosses Cathedral Peak in Yosemite National Park on a tightrope, with the full moon as a dramatic backdrop.

For the past 15 years Cat Cafes the world over have been delighting fans of coffee and kittehs who enjoy taking a wee paws for stress-relieving refreshment.

North Pole or bust! Our planet's topmost swatch of real estate has been the sight of several strange and beautiful scenes, seven of which are presented here.

Japanese architects solve problems like tiny house lots and cutting electricity usage with creative architectural solutions like these.

These 7 amazing unbalanced island ecosystems overrun by animals offer up valuable lessons for the human stewards of our rapidly shrinking Island Earth.

Seven modern woodland cabins were designed to fit within the trees of a park in Portugal, placed on stilts to have minimal impact on the ecosystem of the site.

The world's tallest treetop walkway is a wooden boardwalk in the Bavarian Forest of Germany, spiraling 144 feet into the sky.