A Seattle couple shows how to build to net-zero-energy standards economically.
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Hong Kong Opens First Zero-Carbon Building
Powered by solar energy and reclaimed biodiesel fuel, Hong Kong’s Zero Carbon Building claims to be the first in the teeming city to produce more energy than it consumes.
Best Solar Motion Sensor Lights
There are many ways to increase the security of your home, but one of the simplest and most inexpensive ways is adding solar powered motion lights. Bright lights deter prowlers and make it harder for […]
Best Solar Water Heater
A nice hot shower can be an invigorating way to start your morning or the perfect end to a long day. Wouldn’t it be nice to enjoy those hot showers without having to worry about […]
Net Zero At Unprecedented Scale On Illinois Campus
The Electrical and Computer Engineering building at the University of Illinois could become the largest net-zero building, by far.
You Might Call This The World’s Greenest House
Passive House, Minergie, LEED Platinum – Karuna House in Yamhill County, Ore., has become the first in the world to claim all three certifications.
‘Earthship’ Passivhaus Comes With Nibblers On The Roof
Kaplan Thompson’s net-zero-energy farmhouse in Virginia, which meets Passivhaus standards and is on track for LEED Platinum, is also built for sheep grazing on its roof.
New Vikings Stadium Sheds Light On Sustainability
A planned NFL stadium for the Minnesota Vikings will use new, energy-saving sustainable tactics to battle snow buildup on the roof: passive solar and gravity.
Danish ‘Upcycle House’ Adds New Dimension To Recycling
Denmark’s Upcycle House includes an impressive number of uses for recycled materials that have been value-added to improve performance and reduce CO2 emissions.
Finnish Homes Find Winter Warmth From Above And Below
Two recent house projects in Southern Finland use passive-solar and geothermal heating methods to keep their occupants warm and reduce fossil fuel use.
The Whole Tree And (Almost) Nothing But The Tree
Wisconsin firm WholeTrees features sustainable, unmilled wood in all of its residential and commercials designs, harnessing the natural strength of branching tree forms.
Alaskan Home Ultimate In Energy Conservation
Cold climates need especially warm, tight houses. Alaska just got one via this well designed Passive House.
Baltimore Architects Stand On Principle
Winning design in a Baltimore row house design contest uses rammed earth walls for a low carbon footprint.
LEED Gold Hides Among the Red Rocks
A new interpretive center outside Las Vegas works to keep its visitors outside, even in hot weather.