Under the guidance of William McDonough + Partners [WM+P], Hero MotoCorp built a new kind of factory; one which goes beyond its central mission, the making of two-wheeled vehicles. The Garden FactoryTM, consisting of the Manufacturing Plant and Global Parts Center, demonstrates how an industrial workplace can be beneficial, healthful, and even life-affirming.

This new factory for the world’s largest motorcycle manufacturer is located in the arid cl...

Powerhouse Brattørkaia / Snøhetta in Norway produces two times as much energy as it consumes.

Farms are the simplest way to get in touch with the rewarding comforts of down-to-earth living, according to Kukui'ula, a farm-to-table community in Koloa, Hawaii.  Artfully designed along the rolling back hills, The Farm at Kukui'ula is a place where residents renew their spirit by connecting the “Aina” (the land) by planting and harvesting farm-fresh organic vegetables, eggs, fish and flowers.  Kukui`ula's Executive Chef, Ben Takahashi, builds menus aroun...

The story of Belle Mont Farm and Kittitian Hill, located on the island of St. Kitts in the West Indies, begins with a single idea: creating a sustainable hotel that benefits both locals and visitors in a farm-to-table community.

Belle Mont Farm is nestled amongst 400 acres of fertile, organic farmland, and lush tropical forests. The edible landscape, cultivated with organically-grown fruits and vegetables, combine community and culture, with mindfu...

The Living Building Challenge stimulates innovation to create healthier buildings with water, energy, and material strategies that conserve resources and promote well-being.   

Serenbe is a progressive community connected to Nature on the edge of Atlanta. The community is set among acres of preserved forests and meadows with miles of nature trails that connect homes and restaurants with arts and businesses.  Serenbe promotes well-being with fresh food, fresh air, and outdoor activity with community planning sets a new standard for community living.

Learn how to travel WELL, sleep WELL, wake WELL, live WELL, and stay WELL through medical research and technologies that promote balance between mind, body, and the environment. 

The Bullitt Center in Seattle shares the lessons learned in achieving a Net Zero energy Living Building.   

The Phipps Center for Sustainable Landscapes at the Phipps Conservatory in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania uses Nature as a mentor and a model.

Tesla's Powerwall home battery could fundamentally change the way the world uses energy with this breakthrough battery technology.