Design

Art, building, fashion

Feb 28 2019, ANDREA RIDOUT

Tiny house village breaks ground in Lake Dallas

A new tiny house village in Lake Dallas, breaking national news, is the first of its kind within a city. Developed by Terry Lantrip and tiny house advocate B.A. Norrgard, the community features 13 homes and shared amenities. Residents prioritize minimalist living, and the project aims to blend sustainability with local engagement.

Feb 06 2019, ANDREA RIDOUT

20 eco-friendly treats for Valentine's Day

This eco-friendly Valentine’s Day guide suggests ethical gifts and experiences, such as dining at Café Modern, exploring local gardens, enjoying vegan desserts, and purchasing fair-trade items. Options include sustainable dining experiences, vegan sweets, locally crafted goods, and eco-conscious gifts at various Texas locations and online.

Jan 16 2019, JULIE THIBODEAUX

Green Source DFW offers advertising opportunities

Get your message to green-leaning readers on GreenSourceDFW.org. Green Source DFW is opening up space on its website to businesses and nonprofits that want to reach a greener audience.

Dec 04 2018, ANDREA RIDOUT

Green Gift Guide: Earth-friendly gifts for women

The Green Gift Guide recommends eco-friendly gifts for women, including bamboo cutting boards, handmade tea towels, recycled metal jewelry, and compostable coffee pods. Local and online options feature sustainable products made from renewable and recycled materials, supporting eco-conscious living while delighting the recipient.

Nov 30 2018, ANDREA RIDOUT

Green Gift Guide: Eco-friendly gifts for men

Show your love for the Earth by choosing sustainable options when you spend money this holiday season. Stores all across the Metroplex take note when you vote for the planet with your dollars.

Nov 02 2018, Julie Ryan

Edible yard draws fans and flak in Addison

Peggy Ploss's front yard in Addison is filled with fruits, vegetables and flowers - but not grass. Photos by Dave Hall.

Nov. 2, 2018

An edible landscape shelters the front of Peggy Ploss’s duplex in Addison, an upscale North Dallas suburb.

Plants are tucked under closely packed trees, vining skyward, filling raised beds, spreading underfoot, spilling down to the curb – on a street of manicured lawns and pruned shrubs.

There’s not a blade of lawn grass to be found.

Aug 27 2018, Ryan Pierce

Ag center teaches 'renewable' lesson in Arlington ISD

The net-zero Agricultural Science Center features rooftop and ground-level solar, a wind turbine and a rainwater collection system. Photos courtesy of AISD.

Aug. 27, 2018

In its first year of operation, Arlington ISD's new state-of-the art Agricultural Science Center has proven to be a sustainable success story.

Aug 10 2018, JULIE THIBODEAUX

New botanical lab in Fort Worth to aid plant conservation

The Botanical Research Institute of Texas is unveiling the George C. and Sue W. Sumner Molecular and Structural Laboratory in Fort Worth to enhance plant conservation efforts. The facility will enable DNA analysis of plants, supporting research on plant relationships, rarity, and conservation by BRIT, universities, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

Jul 20 2018, JULIE THIBODEAUX

Dallas company cracks safe market with green vault

Rolland, a Dallas company, has introduced the Planet Vault, an eco-friendly line of safes made from 97% recycled materials including plastic, ceramics, and steel. Designed by Miguel Alarcon, these lighter, innovative safes provide security by using materials that frustrate burglars and weigh less, appealing to environmentally conscious consumers.

Jul 11 2018, JULIE THIBODEAUX

Arlington activists put light pollution in spotlight

The Arlington Conservation Council highlighted light pollution at Arlington’s 4th of July Parade, earning Best Non-Commercial Float for their "Turn on the Night" entry. Using scavenged materials, they aimed to promote the Dark Sky movement, advocating for reduced artificial lighting to preserve night skies and benefit the environment.