Sustainable Design

We are living in a time when behavioral change is necessary for our health and survival. Yet we find it exceedingly difficult to transform our own habits, let alone those of other people. Enter Naohiro Matsumura, whose powerful new design method is as astonishingly simple in its logic as it is sophisticated in its psychology. It allows any of us to address challenges in our homes, our public spaces, and our social interactions.

Escape the burnout cycle and build sustainable habits that naturally restore your energy, focus, and daily joy. Whether you are navigating a stressful commute or juggling a hectic work-life balance, you do not need more rigid rules or exhausting willpower to feel grounded. By gently auditing...

Transform raw land into a stunning, sustainable outdoor space using proven landscape design and ecological principles. Whether you are plotting a home renovation on your morning commute or launching a career in urban planning, you need a grounded, confident approach. Master the exact sequence...

So much passes us by, unnoticed. We multi-task, switch between screens, work faster. When was the last time you paused to consider a beautifully-made object or stunning natural landscape? Yet this is when our spirits lift and our soul is restored. Designer Alan Moore invites us to rethink not...

Escape the daily 9-to-5 grind and achieve early retirement with an empowering financial independence roadmap. Perfect for your daily commute, this calm and pragmatic guide helps mid-career professionals design a life where work is a choice, not a stressful obligation. Build a resilient wealth...

Fund your full-time RV living adventure with reliable passive income streams and leave the 9-to-5 grind behind forever. This actionable guide transforms the fantasy of perpetual travel into a concrete, realistic lifestyle design. Stop stressing over dwindling savings and start treating your...

Conquer your money anxiety and crush overwhelming debt with actionable personal finance strategies that actually work. If you are living paycheck to paycheck or facing a financial crisis, this empowering guide provides a clear path out of the chaos. Drop the shame of past money mistakes and...

Stop chasing vanity metrics and transform your e-commerce store into a predictable, highly profitable revenue engine. Whether you are an ambitious entrepreneur scaling a startup or a business owner fighting stagnant online sales, this actionable roadmap replaces trendy marketing hacks with...

Simple, practical advice on how to design your home for health and happiness. Create a healthy, happy home with 100 design ideas to support your physical and mental wellbeing. Using the latest evidence and research in wellbeing and Biophilic Design, learn how to transform every space in your...

The green-building movement has produced hundreds of "how-to" books and websites that are filled with tips about green building and what homeowners should do to go green. While helpful and informative, when it comes to making actual purchasing and installation decisions, these books do not make it any easier for a homeowner to prioritize against a budget. Here, Melisssa Rappaport Schifman shares her knowledge and experience for others to use in their journey toward a greener way of living. 

Master the hidden systems of urban planning and sustainable design to transform your daily commute and local community. Whether you are waiting for a delayed bus, renting a downtown apartment, or walking through your neighborhood, the invisible rules of civic design impact your everyday life...

Le Corbusier famously said, "A house is a machine for living in." We now confront the litany of environmental challenges associated with the legacy of the architectural machine: a changing climate, massive species die-off, diminished air and water quality, and resource scarcities. Brook Muller offers an alternative: water-centric urban design that fosters sustainability, equity, and architectural creativity.