2009 is now upon us, and the start of the new year is a great time to engage in a little reflection and try to predict what the coming year might hold. You've heard some 2009 forecasts from the Inhabitat team, and now we'd like to bring you a differ... [more]

This New Year's Eve Times Square in New York is set to debut a dazzling new LED-encrusted New Year's ball! Composed of 32,256 Philips Luxeon Rebel LEDs, the 12-foot wide energy-efficient orb weighs in at 11,875 pounds, making it twice the size of any... [more]

This New Year's Eve Times Square in New York is set to debut a dazzling new LED-encrusted New Year's ball! Composed of 32,256 Philips Luxeon Rebel LEDs, the 12-foot wide energy-efficient orb weighs in at 11,875 pounds, making it twice the size of any... [more]

Having lost over 14,000 occupants to the floods of Katrina, the lower ninth ward is now tasked not only with rebuilding homes, but rebuilding community. Recently the Make It Right campaign gave an incredible panel at this year's Net Impact Conference... [more]

With the end of 2008 rapidly approaching, now is a good time to take a look back at the year and reflect on the most interesting green design developments of 2008. From massive shifts towards eco-friendly transportation to monumental wonders of gree... [more]

Over the past year we've been thoroughly impressed with New York's ever-lengthening list of green credentials. The Big Apple already has a plastic bag tax, an amazing mass transit system, LEED certified skyscrapers, and car free zones, and we're exci... [more]

As the holiday season winds to close we're counting down the days to the new year with a look at some of Inhabitat's most exciting stories of 2008! It's been an outstanding year in green building and today we're looking back at ten of the most impres... [more]

No question about it, Americans have an overconsumption problem. The total outstanding balance of bank-issued credit cards per consumer was $5,710 in December 2008, according to Transunion. Americans like to buy new things and throw out the old ones.... [more]

The handmade movement is taking the country by storm. Make this holiday memorable by choosing to give something one-of-a-kind, made with skill and craftsmanship not found at the mall. And just think of the sustainable benefits: reduced carbon footpri... [more]

The EcoLaboratory is an exemplary green complex designed around a vibrant community garden In Seattle's Belltown neighborhood. Conceived by Weber Thompson, the project recently won the Natural Design Talent Competition at Greenbuild. The innovative d... [more]