Students and staff from the University of Brighton have swapped their hi-tech studies for rural skills at Chailey Heritage ...

A visitor to Japan who wanders into a sumo tournament might be forgiven for thinking they had intruded upon a religious ...

Straw bale houses are a sustainable and energy-efficient way of building your dream home. They have excellent insulation properties and can help reduce your carbon footprint. By following these nine ...

A dual carriageway was closed in one direction due to an accident which left straw bales debris blocking the road. Police were called to the A14 westbound carriageway between junction 39 (Kentford) ...

Note: Renderings depicted in this story based on those available to USA TODAY as of Sept. 18. President Donald Trump is getting the big White House ballroom he’s always wanted, the centerpiece of what ...

The White House suspended public tours in anticipation of construction of Trump's proposed ballroom addition. Lawmakers who line up tours for constituents have been apologizing for the inconvenience ...

In this age of hyper-capitalism, many people dream of moving completely "off the grid." This ideal stems from the desire to just enjoy living without the stresses or pressures that come from modern ...

The White House is pressing the pause button on public tours of 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. as construction is set to begin within weeks for President Trump’s new $200 million ballroom. New tour bookings ...

As the White House prepares to begin construction on the addition of a New State Ballroom, the booking of new tours for the public has been put on pause. Nicholas Clemens, communications director for ...

In a small German village, residents are transforming the future of housing using little more than straw, clay, and wood. The eco-village of Sieben Linden in Saxony-Anhalt is home to roughly 150 ...