The garden was designed to replicate the amount of outdoor space available to city living, where apartments might be built on top of each other. So every inch of space is utilised – even including a living wall inside the kitchen area. The LG Eco-City Garden has won a Silver Gilt award from the … Read more
The new terrace is an oasis in the heart of Florence. Florence-based luxury retailer LUISAVIAROMA inaugurated a new green space in Florence by acclaimed Spanish designer Patricia Urquiola. The idea of lifestyle is interpreted in a contemporary way to create an effortless aesthetic. Patricia Urquiola, who designed the Oasis, chose Moroso and Kettal to furnish … Read more
If I no longer buy my Fairtrade coffee from a multinational chain. Instead, I’ve switched to a tiny independent. The coffee tastes great, but isn’t ethically certified. Is it better or worse?
If you have an ethical dilemma, email Lucy at lucy.siegle@observer.co.uk
With warnings that many of Britain’s parks are on a financial precipice, some are looking at novel ways to meet running costs
Transforming old industrial areas into urban woodland may look nice but can be conterproductive in the long run
Shanghai rising: 43 sustainable technologies for Shanghai Tower construction. Shanghai’s Lujiazui, China’s first super-tall district, is home to the tallest building in China. The last beam was placed atop the 632-meter (2,073-foot) building designed by global design and architecture specialist Gensler. Shanghai Tower, the 2nd tallest building in the world, is a beacon of sustainable … Read more