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17-year-old British carpentry apprentice began building a small 12.5-sq-m trailer home from reclaimed materials; within three years, he owned it debt-free after spending just £6,000A Bristol carpentry apprentice built a 12.5 square metre tiny home on a donated trailer using reclaimed materials, achieving full debt free...
In 2000, Pierce Brosnan bought two Malibu lots and demolished the existing house; about a decade later, his 13,000-sq-ft “Orchid House” had solar panels and its own water-recycling plantPierce Brosnan's stunning Malibu estate, known as Orchid House, is a model of eco-conscious design, featuring impressive systems for water ...
Jessica Alba turned her Hollywood Hills home “totally green” with salvaged furniture, eco turf, and low-impact materials; the designer later called her the “greenest” celebrity clienty clientJessica Alba has beautifully remodeled her Hollywood Hills residence, emphasizing sustainability and family values. By integrating reclaime...
In 2009, Harry Potter star Rupert Grint bought the £5.4 million Kimpton Grange estate; 17 years later, he won approval for a 15-home eco-village described as carbon neutralActor Rupert Grint has received the green light for his ambitious eco-village initiative, turning his Hertfordshire estate into a home for ...
In 2006, Jennifer Aniston paid $13.5 million for a Beverly Hills house and rebuilt it with Brazilian wood and koi ponds; in 2011, she sold “Ohana” for about $37–38 millionJennifer Aniston turned a Beverly Hills property into a serene sanctuary named Ohana, collaborating with interior designer Stephen Shadley ...
In 2019, SYMA created 120 jobs through Colombia's El Paraíso. 7 years later, 67% became homeowners, 91% bought their first homes, 99% of waste was diverted, water use fell 25%, earning 5 starsEl Paraiso, a Colombian social housing project, achieved exceptional sustainability certification. It significantly addressed the local hou...
Meet Jack Johnson, the Hawaii-born musician who turned his success into environmental action, co-founding a foundation that supports school gardens, recycling, sustainable food systems and environmental education across HawaiiJack Johnson is known around the world for his music, but his connection to Hawaii has always run deeper than his songs. He and his wife, K...
Psychology says people who don't like working from home and prefer the office may be seeking more than productivityAn office can provide environmental cues, routines, social accountability and physical separation from household activities. These factors ...
In 2016, Gwyneth Paltrow bought 2.4 acres in Montecito for $4.9 million and rebuilt from scratch; 6 years later, her 14,000-square-foot solar-powered home used graywater systemGwyneth Paltrow built a large estate in Montecito during a severe California drought. Her new home incorporated solar panels and a graywate...
In 1988, Ed Begley Jr. bought a Studio City home for $225,000 and transformed it with solar panels, efficient appliances, and EV charging; 26 years later, it sold for $1.025 millionOver the years, actor Ed Begley Jr. has meticulously turned his home into a model of energy efficiency. This incremental renovation approac...
In 2012, Jason Mraz began farming 5 acres in California with organic practices. 14 years later, his family farm had grown thousands of trees while promoting regenerative agricultureSinger Jason Mraz has beautifully transformed his San Diego orchard into a thriving regenerative avocado farm. Since acquiring the property...
Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis moved into their LA farmhouse months before COVID; after 5 years of construction, its solar system now powers the entire propertyAshton Kutcher and Mila Kunis dedicated five years to meticulously designing their six-acre farmhouse in Los Angeles. Working alongside arc...
In 2012, Kevin McCloud built a tiny woodland home from salvaged materials; a year later, he moved and upgraded it on a Somerset cliff using waste-powered electricityBritish designer Kevin McCloud has crafted an off-grid cabin utilizing salvaged materials, long before the tiny home trend gained traction....
In 2006, Cate Blanchett bought a Prahran home for $745,000 and added solar panels and a water tank; 18 years later, the Melbourne property sold for more than $3 millionCate Blanchett and Andrew Upton have finalized the sale of their Melbourne residence for over three million dollars, a transaction that not...
Iowa conservationists restored more than 200 forgotten river bends. Now this endangered fish is returningIn Iowa, conservationists are bringing back the forgotten oxbow wetlands, shaped like U's, to protect the endangered Topeka shiner fish, wh...
Gurugram has jobs, Faridabad space: How connectivity and changing buyer needs are reshaping NCR housingThe shift in NCR real estate market reflects changing buyer priorities, with homebuyers increasingly weighing space, greenery, amenities, w...
In 1999, James Cameron bought a 102-acre Gaviota Coast ranch for $4.375 million and made it an off-grid property with solar and wind power; 24 years later, he listed it for $33 millionFilmmaker James Cameron has put his magnificent California ranch on the market for thirty-three million dollars. This estate has been a che...
Air India losses not a threat to Singapore Airlines services: S'pore transport ministerSingapore's government stated Air India losses pose no threat to local services. The minister confirmed Singapore Airlines has ample resour...
Rakul Preet Singh grows vegetables in her lavish Mumbai apartment, which has a poolside balcony and mini cinemaRakul Preet Singh’s 4,200 sq ft Mumbai home blends luxury with sustainability, featuring elegant wooden interiors, a serene terrace, poolsi...
Why battery recycling is crucial for protecting local ecosystems and securing a sustainable clean energy futureImproper disposal of used batteries can lead to environmental hazards due to toxic metals contained within them. Recycling these batteries ...