Guerilla Architects build mobile office in a trailer
And they figure out where to put it, because "future architecture means city-hacking."
Teledisko: Defunct payphone booths repurposed as mini-discos
You thought disco was dead? Not with these old payphone booths, now transformed into ultra-exclusive, tiny dance clubs, complete with the disco ball.
Could real-time water monitoring have helped in Flint, Michigan?
It can take hours before test results clue authorities about hazards in water supplies. The AquaBioTox uses biological sensors for immediate feedback.
You can see Tesla's shop on the KuDamm, but not the cars: where is Germany's incentive program?
Tesla's new boutique shop on Berlin's famous KuDamm beckons, but where is Germany's national strategy for electric cars?
Find your favorite bicycle-themed film short
As its reputation grows, the VeloBerlin film awards attract more talent
Cohousing: The real sharing economy at its best, and a great example in Berlin
This is a housing form that we should be building a lot more of.
Film awards stir controversy with angry bike anthem
The public has cast their votes, and if the winner is any indication, there are some angry bikers tired of fighting the battle for clean transportation.
Ruby Cup: "Buy one, give one" menstrual cup on a social mission to help African schoolgirls (Video)
Did your fear of stains stop you from going to school or work? Probably not. But this company is aiming to bring menstrual cups to African schoolgirls who miss school because they have their period and cannot afford disposables.
Efficient City Farming wins top award at the "Academy Awards of Cleantech"
Taking the category and best in show prizes will help Efficient City Farming get the funding to grow!
Film your love life on a bike. No, seriously. And win prizes
Submit your witty, artful, or entertaining short film for the 2014 VELOBerlin Film Award.
Art prints illustrate Europe's great cities
Russian artist, Xenia Bystrova has created a charming series of posters of some of Europe's great cities.
What's new in bikes at VELO Berlin (Photos)
In spite of snow and freezing winds, the bicycle season officially opens and we check out the trends and innovations for 2013.
Farewell TreeHugger Readers: Mairi Beautyman Shares Her Greatest Hits
From adorable baby sea turtles to lamps made of cow dung and 600-mile bike trips, it's been a wild ride.
Another Way To Hang Your Bike on the Wall: The KAPPO from Mikili
Why hide your bike away when you can put it on display?
Bamboo Bicycles from the Ozon Cyclery in Berlin (Photos)
Made from TigerBamboo and hand sculpted flax fiber composite joints, the bikes weigh around 1.75 kg, and, according to the designers, “have a ride quality similar to high end steel, but with better vibration absorption”. And they look funky!
PLATOON Opens Cultural Center Built From Shipping Containers in Berlin
Shipping Containers are used as giant blocks to build a giant steel party room
How Car Sharing is Taking Over Berlin
Robert Llewellyn explores Berlin's high tech systems for car sharing in an urban environment. He thinks he may have seen the future of mobility.
Reborn as a Restaurant, a Berlin Building Overcomes its Dark History
A building that once housed a Jewish girls' school, shut down by the Nazis, is now home to a fashionable restaurant.
Greta Thunberg's climate strikes are moving online, due to coronavirus
It's no longer safe for groups of people to gather in public places.
How populism makes dealing with the climate crisis really hard
Beware of the gilets jaunes, says Philip Stephens.
Do personal consumption habits really matter in the climate emergency?
In a word, yes. We don't have to buy what they're selling.
'Walking the walk' matters when it comes to climate activism
The public wants to see activists practicing what they preach.
‘Climate strike’ named Word of the Year
Collins dictionary lexicographers observed a 100-fold increase in its usage in 2019.
Greta Thunberg rejects major climate award
The teenage climate activist said the planet "doesn't need any more awards."
Greta Thunberg delivers searing speech to world leaders (video)
The 16-year-old climate activist holds nothing back when addressing the UN Climate Action Summit – this speech shows why she is having such an impact.
BRB, we're climate striking
We are out supporting the kids today; back to our regularly scheduled programming tomorrow.
7 things you can do if you can't do a Climate Strike
Some people have to work, but they can still show solidarity.
Lush Cosmetics will shut down for Global Climate Strike
All 250 stores, production facilities, headquarter, and e-commerce in North America will be closed for a day.
New York City schools will excuse students to participate in climate strikes
The NYC Department of Education has promised no repercussions for skipping class on September 20.
Patagonia will close stores for Global Climate Strike on Sept. 20
CEO Rose Marcario says the move will show solidarity for the young people who are striking for climate action.
Do you know any anti-oil sands treehugger types? Let the Alberta snitch line know!
Even Amnesty International is weighing in about the way the Alberta government is going after environmentalists.
Having air conditioning is not a climate sin
The world is getting hotter. But if we need AC, we have to use it sparingly.
10 ways to reduce (or reverse) your car's carbon skidmark
Cars spit out tons of pollution. Luckily there are many ways to reduce your emissions - we've summarized the top tips for you.
Every house should have a blower door test
It helps you determine what it will cost to heat, and what you should do to seal it up.
Forget about banning glass towers, instead demand tough standards like Passivhaus
Most glass buildings are a problem, but just banning them is the wrong solution.
France is being hit by a massive heat wave. Will it change the country and the culture?
The French consider AC to be unhealthy. Will they change their minds in the face of a changing climate?
Happy International Day of Danger and Death for Pedestrians
That's an alternate name for Halloween, but let's not forget the rest of the year.
5 myths about jaywalking pedestrians who cause congestion by walking distracted
Studies prove these myths aren't true but nobody is listening.
UK Report: Active transportation can fight climate change, air pollution and traffic congestion
It talks a lot about cycling, but notes that we don't do nearly enough about walking.
Is there a "fundamental logic of walkability"?
Getting people out of cars and rebuilding our main streets is not going to be easy, and cannot be oversimplified.
Mario Cucinella designs a giant 3D printed wasp's nest of a house
This is probably the most interesting 3D printed house concept we have seen yet.
Lost Property clothing library is a brilliant solution to wasteful fashion
A collective wardrobe spares resources, reduces clutter, and provides a steady stream of fabulous outfits. It's win-win all around.
A tale of two families sharing a house
Have you ever wondered what 'community living' really looks like, and why people do it?
How to start a time bank
By encouraging neighbors to share skills and cooperate, time banks can build strong communities and a vibrant informal economy.
Could smart locks empower informal cargo bike (or ELF) sharing?
At first this smart lock seemed like gimmicky over-engineering. Then I got thinking about the possibilities.
This Black Friday, Patagonia exchanges new clothing for old and invests in the sharing economy
Patagonia's Worn Wear events, held in collaboration with sharing start up Yerdle, offer a different, more sustainable vision of Black Friday.
Another Seattle tool library opens its doors
As Seattle welcomes yet another tool library, there are bigger picture lessons to be learned about the value of sharing.
Colorado library combines book rental and seed rental
Basalt Regional Library in Colorado is combining the best of both a traditional public library and the ever more popular seed library.
5 Ways to Share Your Garden on Global Sharing Day
Global Sharing Day is coming up. Share your garden and knowledge to create a healthy, sustainable community.