Scientists are bringing the concept of “living materials” one step closer to reality by using one of nature’s toughest ...

"It might be a lot cheaper." Scientists make breakthrough in research that could change the way our homes are constructed: ...

An artisanal builder brought to life this unique self-sufficient tiny home for a young couple of independent producers and their child ...

Don't be fooled by its extremely rustic appearance: the Idle is one of the most rugged tiny homes out there, built to last a lifetime and packed with a truly remarkable range of sustainable features ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. What looks like your typical mobile home is ...

For $50K, Rod Rylander hopes he can build a prototype for a radically self-sustaining house. Last year, Rod Rylander purchased 10 acres of mesquite and rocky dirt in a remote corner of New Mexico and ...

If only there were a style of homebuilding that checked all the sustainability boxes. Oh wait, there is! It's called Earthsip architecture and it's pretty amazing. Here is everything you need to know ...

Self-sustaining living may sound like a great idea to many, but actually getting started with this lifestyle can also seem like a big leap. The definition of self-sustaining is the act of providing ...

Lake Land College in Mattoon, IL, is one step closer to becoming Illinois' first self-sustaining college campus, thanks to turnkey engineering and construction services by Control Technology & ...