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Renovation
fromArchDaily
1 day ago

7 Unbuilt Houses Shaped by Site, Climate, and Constraints

Residential architecture is explored through unbuilt projects that respond to site, climate, and constraints, emphasizing the house as a spatial system.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
1 day ago

7 Unbuilt Houses Shaped by Site, Climate, and Constraints

Residential architecture is explored through unbuilt projects that respond to site, climate, and constraints, emphasizing the house as a spatial system.
#green-wood-cemetery
Brooklyn
fromCurbed
4 days ago

Making More Room for the Living Among the Dead

Green-Wood Cemetery adapts to space limitations by introducing terramation, a human-composting process, to accommodate more burials.
Brooklyn
fromCurbed
4 days ago

Making More Room for the Living Among the Dead

Green-Wood Cemetery adapts to space limitations by introducing terramation, a human-composting process, to accommodate more burials.
Remodel
fromApartment Therapy
2 hours ago

This Designer-Approved Vintage Trend Is Taking Over Front Yards (And Backyards)

Vintage plant stands enhance curb appeal and create visual interest on porches.
#urban-ecology
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 hour ago

What to plant (and what to remove) in California's new 'Zone Zero' fire-safety proposal

California proposed new landscaping regulations for fire-prone areas, creating a 1-foot 'Safety Zone' around homes where no burnable materials are allowed.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
11 hours ago

Plans to redevelop west London school and build 300 homes scrapped over community concerns

Plans to redevelop Phoenix Academy and build 307 homes in west London were rejected due to scale concerns and lack of community consultation.
#architecture
Design
fromArchDaily
3 days ago

What Lies Beneath: 10 Projects Reshaping the Ground Level

Architecture's pursuit of lightness often leads to fragmented public spaces rather than continuous, accessible ground areas.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
1 day ago

The House of the Green Pond / aceboXalonso studio

A blue pool was added to a Madrid home in 1971, transforming the backyard from a children's play area into a private leisure space.
Agriculture
fromTasting Table
1 day ago

8 Ways To Rid Your Vegetable Garden Of Caterpillars - Tasting Table

Caterpillars can damage crops but are essential for biodiversity; effective management strategies are necessary to protect plants while maintaining ecosystem balance.
London
fromArchDaily
1 day ago

Beyond the Street: Climate, Commerce, and the Evolution of Hong Kong's Elevated Networks

Hong Kong's elevated urbanism enhances connectivity but raises concerns about accessibility and the neglect of ground-level public life.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Wellbeing garden opens to combat isolation

Volunteer Linda Fisher, 68, discovered the hub two years ago when she was 'socially isolated' and said the garden 'will be an ice-breaker for people walking past'.
London food
New York City
fromBronx Times
22 hours ago

Two Bronx districts tapped for major NYC trash bin expansion - Bronx Times

Mayor Mamdani announced a trash containerization program expansion in the Bronx, aiming for citywide implementation by 2031.
NYC music
fromThe Village Voice
3 days ago

Jumpstart Your Earth Day Vibes at Union Square - The Village Voice

Protecting the planet is essential amidst daily emergencies, and the Earth Day 2026 Festival encourages advocacy and education.
fromEarth911
2 days ago

How To Grow Vegetables With Aquaponics

Aquaponics systems utilize one gallon of water to produce a kilogram of leafy greens, compared to over 30 gallons in traditional farming, showcasing remarkable efficiency.
Environment
#sustainability
Business
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Sustainability is maturing

Sustainability has evolved into a core business function, essential for resilience and long-term value in today's operating environment.
Environment
fromNature
2 weeks ago

How buildings and cities can be aligned with life

Buildings currently harm the environment, but regenerative design can restore ecological systems and reduce waste through nature-inspired strategies.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
1 day ago

$1 million fine for a landowner who chopped trees? Oakland officials can't decide

Property owners face nearly $1 million in fines for illegally cutting down 38 trees, with the City Council divided on enforcement decisions.
East Bay food
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 days ago

Around Berkeley: Earth Day celebrations, beehive tour, robot building for kids

Cyclists can participate in a community beehive ride tour on April 19, with stops at local gardens and a suggested donation.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 days ago

Hazardous empty San Francisco tree wells finally filled in after years of complaints

Public Works has repaired the dangerous sidewalk on Davis Street, providing a smooth and safe path for pedestrians.
#gardening
Everyday cooking
fromTasting Table
3 days ago

A Toothpick Can Save Your Garden Edibles From Too Much Water - Tasting Table

Toothpicks can effectively check soil moisture for plants, preventing overwatering and ensuring proper hydration.
Beer
fromTasting Table
4 days ago

6 Benefits Beer Brings To Your Garden - Tasting Table

Beer can be effectively used in gardening for pest control and other beneficial techniques.
Agriculture
fromKqed
1 day ago

Want to Save on Groceries? You Can Grow Your Own Garden | KQED

Growing your own food is healthier, fresher, and empowers individuals while saving money.
Agriculture
fromApartment Therapy
1 day ago

10 Things You Can Still Plant in April (It's Not Too Late!)

April is an ideal month for planting various vegetables, herbs, and summer-blooming bulbs after the last frost.
Agriculture
fromEarth911
2 weeks ago

Infographic: Tips for an Environmentally Responsible, Low-Maintenance Yard

An environmentally friendly approach to yard maintenance can save time, money, and effort while benefiting the local ecosystem.
Everyday cooking
fromTasting Table
3 days ago

A Toothpick Can Save Your Garden Edibles From Too Much Water - Tasting Table

Toothpicks can effectively check soil moisture for plants, preventing overwatering and ensuring proper hydration.
Beer
fromTasting Table
4 days ago

6 Benefits Beer Brings To Your Garden - Tasting Table

Beer can be effectively used in gardening for pest control and other beneficial techniques.
Agriculture
fromKqed
1 day ago

Want to Save on Groceries? You Can Grow Your Own Garden | KQED

Growing your own food is healthier, fresher, and empowers individuals while saving money.
Agriculture
fromApartment Therapy
1 day ago

10 Things You Can Still Plant in April (It's Not Too Late!)

April is an ideal month for planting various vegetables, herbs, and summer-blooming bulbs after the last frost.
Agriculture
fromEarth911
2 weeks ago

Infographic: Tips for an Environmentally Responsible, Low-Maintenance Yard

An environmentally friendly approach to yard maintenance can save time, money, and effort while benefiting the local ecosystem.
LA real estate
fromPadailypost
4 days ago

Council OKs seven-story building over traffic concerns

Palo Alto City Council approved a seven-story, 321-unit apartment building despite community concerns about traffic and safety.
Agriculture
fromTasting Table
5 hours ago

12 Veggies To Plant That'll Be Ready For Harvest In One Month - Tasting Table

Fast-growing vegetables like cress and baby bok choy can be harvested in weeks, providing quick results for impatient or beginner gardeners.
Design
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
1 day ago

open courtyards and evolving green facades turn hyderabad school campus into living forest

Pentaspace's Heartfulness International School integrates ecological design principles to create a nature-connected learning environment for pre-primary education.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 day ago

Towering Bjarke Ingels-Designed Gowanus project moves toward construction * Brooklyn Paper

The project features 16-story towers with a public esplanade, artist workspaces, and amenities, significantly increasing height and density compared to earlier plans.
fromianVisits
3 days ago

Loads more Cherry Blossom trees planted in Greenwich Park

These beautiful cherry trees are more than a visual delight - they represent a bond between nations, a gift to our local communities, and a lasting legacy. We know after our long winters, people rejoice seeing colour and blossom, and this sea of pink will be an awe-inspiring hit of horticultural wonder.
London food
Remodel
fromApartment Therapy
2 days ago

A Privacy Trick and Bold Colors Transformed a Bare, Exposed Concrete Balcony

Revamping a small balcony can enhance privacy and aesthetics, creating a relaxing outdoor retreat.
Environment
fromNature
3 days ago

Can China's Great Green Wall shape efforts to keep the world's deserts at bay?

Drylands are expanding due to global warming, affecting billions and prompting large-scale desertification combat programs like China's Great Green Wall.
London
fromTime Out London
4 days ago

It's official: London is the second greenest city in the UK

Green spaces in cities are essential for mental and physical health, with London being the largest urban forest globally.
fromArchitectural Digest
1 week ago

Outdoor Planters That Aren't So...Concrete

Bergs Potter takes the cake for me, closely followed by the majolica-like planters at Williams-Sonoma and a few stylish designs from Ferm Living and Pottery Barn. These planters lean home decor over plastic planters, making them weather-resistant, durable pieces even on a wind-whipped balcony or hurricane-sacked home garden.
NYC food
#urban-development
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

A messy garden is a glorious garden. We need to stop tidying, titivating and paving them over | Emma Beddington

Urban development is replacing natural gardens, leading to a significant loss of green spaces in Britain.
fromArchDaily
2 weeks ago
Renovation

Coldefy Leads Winning Masterplan to Transform Budapest Brownfield into Rewilded Urban District

London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

A messy garden is a glorious garden. We need to stop tidying, titivating and paving them over | Emma Beddington

Urban development is replacing natural gardens, leading to a significant loss of green spaces in Britain.
fromArchDaily
2 weeks ago
Renovation

Coldefy Leads Winning Masterplan to Transform Budapest Brownfield into Rewilded Urban District

fromwww.archdaily.com
1 day ago

Pignatelli Reservoirs: From Water Infrastructure to Urban Park / Hector Fernandez Elorza

The Pignatelli Reservoirs were part of a water supply system for over a century, consisting of four large reservoirs that could store up to 80,000 m³ of water.
Renovation
fromianVisits
3 days ago

London's Pocket Parks: Maytrees Rest Garden, Ealing, W5

Maytrees Garden Park, named after the former nursery, was compulsorily acquired by Ealing Council in 1953 to convert it into a recreation ground, despite initial plans for it to serve only the elderly.
London food
Environment
fromEarth911
4 days ago

Take Action on Arbor Day to Help Our Planet

Trees are essential for a healthy planet, yet they face significant threats from wildfires, droughts, insect infestations, and deforestation.
Brooklyn
fromTime Out New York
3 days ago

Check out this car-free Grand Army Plaza redesign proposal

A proposal aims to redesign Grand Army Plaza by banning cars from part of it and reconnecting the arch to Prospect Park.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

The art of grafting: joining two plants together to grow as one is horticultural magic

Grafting is the method through which two different plants from the same species or genus are joined together to grow as one. The resulting plant benefits from the qualities of the two different original plants.
Agriculture
fromTime Out London
3 days ago

This south London park just got 130 new cherry blossom trees from Japan

Greenwich Park has just introduced a new 'valley of blossom', planting 130 prunus 'sekiyama' cherry trees sourced straight from Japan. These new trees will tower above the park's existing cherry trees, growing to 12 metres high and 8m in spread.
London food
Remodel
fromApartment Therapy
1 week ago

You Don't Need a Yard to Start a Garden - Here's What to Do Instead

Container gardening allows for thriving gardens in small spaces with proper tools and diligent watering.
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Say no to pesticides, mix up your lawn and six more ways to help bees to thrive

Solitary bees are crucial pollinators, with over 240 species in the UK, but they are facing significant population declines.
Remodel
fromApartment Therapy
1 week ago

This Simple Trick Makes a Big Yard Feel So Much More Usable

Transforming a large outdoor space into manageable zones enhances its appeal and functionality.
London food
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 days ago

Church Street plan could make The Village pedestrian-friendly this summer | CBC News

Church Street in Toronto's Church-Wellesley neighbourhood may become a car-free zone this summer, enhancing pedestrian space and community activities.
Renovation
fromBrownstoner
4 hours ago

Brooklyn News: Green-Wood Visitor Center Opens

Gowanus development plans advance while a Fort Greene historic home faces demolition after being deemed unworthy of landmark status.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Dismay as allotments set to become graveyard

Richmond Council plans to convert allotments into a cemetery despite significant public opposition and calls for a sustainable burial strategy.
Agriculture
fromTasting Table
5 days ago

Planting This Flowering Ground Cover Helps Garden Fruit Trees Thrive - Tasting Table

Borage is a beneficial companion plant for fruit and vegetable gardens, attracting pollinators and enriching the soil.
Design
fromArchDaily
2 days ago

What Textiles and Translucency Bring to Public Space: 5 Lightweight Interventions

Lightweight materials enhance public spaces through flexibility, visual permeability, and adaptability, fostering new relationships between the environment and human experience.
Renovation
fromwww.archdaily.com
1 day ago

Shand Road / Ys Housing

Shand Road project by Ys Housing refines medium-density housing in Melbourne, focusing on design quality, environmental performance, and affordability.
Design
fromwww.archdaily.com
4 days ago

Sayuwon Park Visiting Center Gate / liveraniandrea

Sayuwon Park is a private park opened to the public, featuring designs by various architects and artists in dialogue with nature.
Design
fromDesign Milk
4 days ago

Marc Thorpe's Forest Edge House Blends Beauty + Self Sufficiency

Forest Edge House exemplifies sustainable architecture, emphasizing energy independence and a design philosophy that integrates environmental forces into its structure.
Design
fromArchDaily
4 days ago

Architecture of Water: Disappearing Fixtures in Contemporary Wellness

Advanced bathroom design emphasizes minimalism by making fixtures less visible, allowing water and light to shape the experience.
Agriculture
fromTasting Table
2 weeks ago

Before You Lay Landscape Fabric In Your Edible Garden, Here's What You Should Know - Tasting Table

Landscape fabric can harm edible gardens by blocking nutrients, preventing beneficial insect migration, and leaching plastic into the soil.
Design
fromArchDaily
5 days ago

Elevated Infrastructure and Public Space: Reclaiming the Ground Below

Elevation creates secondary spaces beneath infrastructure that are often underutilized and informally occupied.
Renovation
fromDesign Milk
2 days ago

Tyron Hill's Preservation and Renovation Give Way to Possibility

Sara Gray's renovation approach embraces wear and patina, creating a welcoming atmosphere in a nearly century-old home rather than preserving it in an idealized state.
Design
fromDesign Milk
5 days ago

Tiptoe expands the PANORAMA collection with new colorways

Tiptoe's PANORAMA collection features versatile outdoor furniture made from powder-coated steel, emphasizing simplicity, durability, and aesthetic harmony with nature.
Renovation
fromDesign Milk
3 days ago

Renovation of a Historic School Creates Harmony With Nature

Renovation projects must honor historical design while integrating modern updates for current users, especially in community-centric, older structures.
Design
fromwww.archdaily.com
5 days ago

Earth Tree Installation / Kengo Kuma & Associates + Dinesen

Kengo Kuma's installation 'Earth | Tree' with Dinesen Douglas opens at Copenhagen Contemporary on March 28, 2026.
Design
fromArchDaily
6 days ago

Edenland Pedestrian Bridge in Luxelakes / unarchitecte

Edenland Pedestrian Bridge enhances connectivity in Luxelakes using geometric forms, specifically a triangular pyramid motif, to express aesthetic value and tranquility.
Renovation
fromThe Inspired Room
5 days ago

3 Secrets to Turn a Small Outdoor Space into a Retreat - The Inspired Room

Refreshing outdoor spaces can be achieved with intentional details and multifunctional furniture, even in small areas.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Residents to grow food on 'unloved' public land

Hounslow Council launches Right to Grow initiative allowing residents to cultivate food on unused public land, becoming only the second London council to adopt this policy.
#adaptive-reuse
fromDesign Milk
5 days ago
Renovation

Circularity Cements Memory in Cast Concrete

True ingenuity in architecture lies in negotiation with the past rather than erasure, as demonstrated by the Trace project in London.
fromArchDaily
2 months ago
Remodel

Verdant Ridges / Wutopia Lab

Building No.5 of the former Xinguang Silk Weaving Factory became a versatile theater combining Suzhou-style performances and medium-sized conferences with renewed artistic life.
Renovation
fromDesign Milk
5 days ago

Circularity Cements Memory in Cast Concrete

True ingenuity in architecture lies in negotiation with the past rather than erasure, as demonstrated by the Trace project in London.
Renovation
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
4 days ago

recycled ocean-plastic tiles, timber, and stone shape tropical house on costa rica's coast

Casa Milagros integrates local materials and tropical principles into contemporary architecture, creating a seamless connection between interior spaces and the surrounding landscape.
Design
fromArchDaily
2 weeks ago

Cultural Centers Beyond the Building: 6 Unbuilt Projects Integrating Landscape

Cultural centers are evolving to reflect diverse architectural explorations and redefine public institutions' roles in various contexts.
Miscellaneous
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

7 Unbuilt Masterplans Reimagining Urban Futures Through Ecology and Collective Space

Unbuilt urban masterplans explore adaptive spatial frameworks that recalibrate mobility, ecology, and collective life through climate-responsive design and public space integration across diverse global contexts.
Renovation
fromApartment Therapy
5 days ago

An "Unusable" Backyard Is Now a Cozy, Year-Round Outdoor Sanctuary

A new pergola transformed a backyard into a cozy outdoor movie night spot and family gathering area.
Real estate
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Green spaces should be the norm for all new housing developments in England, guidelines say

New government guidelines recommend mixed-use, heritage-preserving, nature-inclusive neighbourhood developments with shops, schools, green spaces and flood protection as standard for new housing developments.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

The city that swapped parking for green space

Though they're individually tiny, parking spots quietly play a dominant role in shaping urban landscapes. Most US cities dedicate at least 25% of their developable land to them. Some, even more. That land usage doesn't only determine the way a city looks. It also means covering large swathes of urban areas in heat-absorbing asphalt, which contributes to making summers hotter and heightens the risk of flooding since it prevents drainage during storms and heavy rainfall.
Miscellaneous
Renovation
fromApartment Therapy
1 week ago

I Made a Cozy Backyard Hangout Spot Using Leftover Landscaping Materials

Building a paver patio using leftover materials can create a beautiful outdoor space, despite physical challenges.
Design
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

How to Frame the Landscape: Design Strategies in Residential Architecture

Siting and framing choices create a visual hierarchy that shapes perception, modulates emotional intensity, and mediates the relationship between human scale and surrounding nature.
Design
fromwww.archdaily.com
2 months ago

My Front Yard / Architectkidd

A decentralized cluster of low-rise pavilions in front of a Phuket hillside reimagines retail through open-air circulation, neighborhood planning, and unified architectural language.
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