A down-to-earth couple in California asked for a structure that was guaranteed to be net-zero energy.
Category: Sustainable Living
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Tiny Homes for the Formerly Homeless
A program that builds small energy-efficient houses in the backyards of Seattle residents is helping to address a persistent problem.
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An Architect Known for Building Castles in the ‘Vegetable Kingdom’
A man of many hats, Emilio Ambasz practiced green architecture long before it was fashionable.
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Design Advice for a Less Toxic Life
Advice on healthy candles, purging kitchen plastic and the art of dyeing fabric naturally.
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Studio Railroad: This Home Office in Washington Is Also a Train
Working with the architect Tom Kundig, a creative director had a crazy idea: Wouldn’t it be cool if you could put your work space on a railroad track?
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Textiles Are Part of the Fabric of Milan Design Week
The annual festival of furnishings and household objects has several presentations involving cloth materials and techniques.
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How Do You Fit 250 Plants in 350 Square Feet?
An interior designer who has made a career out of maximizing space in tiny homes has the answer.
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A Push to Turn Agriculture and Farm Waste Into Fuel
Climate change provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act have spurred developers to build ambitious renewable energy projects that turn corn into ethanol and manure into methane.
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Jeremy Scott Speaks for the First Time Since His Split From Moschino
The former creative director of the Italian label shared what his future holds, what brought him to Seoul and the celebrity Oscar gown that was his “cherry on top.”
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What Do Clothes Look Like in a Climate-Changed Future?
The costume designers behind the new Apple TV+ show “Extrapolations” offer a glimpse into the future of clothing in a warming world.