11 ways for apartment people to save money and the environment
Being green has a bad reputation for being expensive, but it can actually save you money.
View ArticleNew modular disaster relief housing prototype developed in New York
A new disaster relief housing prototype has been released - and it may offer a more community centered lifestyle than shipping containers.
View ArticleMountainview 269 sq. ft. micro-apartment remodel fits family of three
An old tiny apartment with a great view is redesigned to better suit a family of three in Madrid, Spain.
View ArticleBrooklyn building shows that Passive Houses can have apartments too
Although the term “Passive House” might seem to refer to single family homes, these concepts can be applied to all kinds of buildings.
View ArticleClever minimalist partition expands 689 sq. ft. Tokyo apartment
A deceptively simple intervention creates a few more defined spaces in this small urban apartment.
View ArticleStylishly tiny 330 sq. ft. NYC apartment doubles as crafter's workshop (Video)
This teeny Manhattan apartment is laid out and decorated to feel larger and more functional.
View ArticleIntegrated sleeping nook enhances small bedroom
In this clever strategy, a cozy sleeping nook is built into a wall of storage cabinets, combining functions and saving space.
View ArticlePop-Up House is a suitcase inspired dwelling for metropolitan singles (Video)
Featuring a series of unfolding modules that reveal specific functions, this design addresses the growing phenomenon of singles choosing to live alone in smaller spaces.
View ArticleBathroom has sink and tub built into the bed
I like weird bathrooms, but is this too much?
View ArticleModern 700 sq. ft. loft apartment designed for two couples to share (Video)
Once a dark, partitioned off single family abode, this newly renovated space now features two independent live/work areas that are linked together by a communal space in the middle.
View ArticleI just started composting in my apartment and you can too
Composting in your apartment (or tiny house) is possible with a bucket and “Compost City.”
View ArticleModern 'train-nomad' chooses to live on trains instead of renting (Video)
"It all started with a dispute with the landlord," says this plucky young woman who chose to ditch her apartment in favour of a more liberating and unconventional experience.
View ArticleTo Save Space, Architects Put the Shower in the Living Room. Has This Gone...
At TreeHugger, we're pretty adamant that one of the best ways is to minimize
View ArticleMy bokashi compost bucket one month later
Last month, I started composting in my apartment. Here’s how it’s going.
View ArticleWeightlifter's 200 sq. ft. micro-apartment boasts some clever space-saving ideas
Two hundred square feet in the city might not seem like much, but with some creativity, it can still be well-located and fit in all of life's comforts and more.
View ArticleSmall apartment gets flexible with two rotating transformer walls (Video)
Thanks to two moveable walls, this small apartment can get an extra two bedrooms, handy for when family comes to visit.
View ArticleClimb, work & store things in this Paris apartment's multifunctional wall
This clever design intervention acts as wall, office, storage and as a set of nifty stairs.
View ArticleMadrid micro-apartment maximized with flexible hinging wall (Video)
A tiny apartment gets the transformer makeover with this wall that hinges to create new, useful spaces.
View Article10 most desirable rentals on Airbnb
The list shows an interesting trend toward small, simple, rustic spaces, many in rural locations. Sounds like a treehugger's dream!
View ArticleMultifunctional loft system expands small San Francisco apartment
A custom-made addition to this small condo packs in extra features and functionality, creating more spaces in one.
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