UN Environmental + Yale University Create ~ The Eco Living Module

 

 

Tiny House
“Tiny House” on view at the United Nations

UN Environment and Yale University, in collaboration with UN-Habitat, unveiled a new eco-housing module in an effort to spark public discussion and new ideas on how sustainable design can provide decent, affordable housing, and at the same time, limit the overuse of natural resources and climate change.  The 22-square-meter structure (about 237 square-feet), known as “Tiny House” was on view at the United Nations Plaza.

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Van Alen Institute Introduces The Climate Council

 

 

 

Photo: Cameron Biaylock via Van Alen Institute

Climate change is affecting the entire World ~ each region experiencing unique differences like rising temperatures, rising sea levels, degradation of coral reefs, water shortages and a plethora of related changes and events. Taking a deep-dive into the serious matter of climate change, Van Alen Institute launched the Climate Council.

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