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Work

Would these London office designs make you give up working from home?

London is rethinking office buildings for a post-COVID world. Here are our favourite designs - what are yours?

Earth News

Take a look inside China’s first Vertical Forest City

In pictures: Stefano Boeri's newest project has just been completed in Huanggang and the photos are beautiful.

Earth News

How did Singapore become a biophilic city?

After destroying 95% of its vegetation, the city has managed to establish itself as a beacon for green infrastructure.

Ecotech

Meet the Italian architect behind the world’s first vertical forest

Green architect Stefano Boeri believes trees are just like humans, with their own personalities and ways of communicating.

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Earth Series

This couple transformed their waste into a beautiful eco-home in Spain

Laura and Dave's Earthship is built from recycled cans, bottles and old tyres, and helps them live almost entire self-sufficiently.

Ecotech

7 ways this Olympic Games has been the most sustainable ever

From medals made of mobile phones to podiums made from repurposed plastic - this has been the most sustainable Olympic Games ever.

Ecotech

3m trees and roof-top gardens: European cities make green pledge

Thirty-one major cities including London, Barcelona and Milan have signed a declaration committing to further investment in green spaces and fighting the effects of climate change.

Earth News

Why America’s record-breaking night temperatures are so concerning

As North America experiences one of its hottest summers to date, we take a look at what this means for climate change.

Ecotech

How this Swiss city is using green roofs to combat climate change

Basel’s green rooftops tackle energy wastage and rising temperatures caused by climate change

Ecotech

Manchester’s High Line: Turning a Victorian viaduct into a green oasis

A Victorian-era viaduct was originally used to transport coal in Manchester, but now it’s getting a green upgrade.

Earth News

Meet the man who converted a disused parking space into a parklet

“Motorised parklets are a symptom of a system that allows vehicles to park everywhere."

Climate

How eco-friendly are Europe's urban parks?

Europe's cities are home to some stunning public parks, but are these green spaces just style over substance?

Earth News

Why ‘green envelopes’ would transform the future of cities

Arup architect Rudi Scheuermann explains why if 20% of each building was covered in plants, in 20% of the city, we would see reducing temperatures and improved air quality.

Ecotech

The 10 most extraordinary eco buildings around the world

A poll of the world’s most location tagged green buildings finds architecture spanning from Rio to Hamburg.

Destinations

A definitive guide to the biggest eyesores in Europe

Our audience told us about the buildings, monuments and designs they most passionately hate across the continent.

Ecotech

Peru's first 'pandemic proof' school is embracing outdoor learning

Lima’s newest learning environment will be situated around a river and built with recycled wood.

Sci-tech

Garden pod provides answer to home working needs

An architectural firm in London has created a space that is intended to meet the needs of people who have to work from home during the pandemic.

Ecotech

The 6 most in-demand jobs for a greener future

How careers in sustainability could play a massive role in the COVID-19 economic recovery.

Earth News

This tobacco factory is now Europe's biggest indoor vertical garden

Inspired by Jackson Pollock, this enormous vertical garden will feature in a new community centre in Santander.

World

Geologists in New Zealand plan to deep into extinct volcano for heat

They are planning to drill into an extinct 11-million-year-old volcano to use its heat as an alternative energy resource and reduce climate-damaging emissions.