Washington DC
President Obama Visits the Washington Auto Show and Swoons Over Ford’s Plug-In Hybrid Electric
President Obama decided to make a quick visit to the Washington D.C. Auto Show this week in order to applaud American automobile manufacturers for their recent green transportation successes. While at the
US Census Reveals the Top 10 US Cities for Mass Transit Commuting
The Census Bureau just released a report on the commuting behavior of Americans in 2009. The commuting report is part of the American Community Survey, and it details the average commute time for
Washington DC’s Bikeshare is So Successful That Bikes are in Short Supply
Launched as a pilot program in August 2008, Washington DC’s Capital Bikeshare has been so successful that riders are often left wondering where the bikes are. The program currently has 1,100 bikes
Foster & Partners Breaks Ground on Ten Acre CityCenter in Washington DC
Construction began this week on Foster & Partner’s CityCenter DC – one of the United States’ largest and most important urban redevelopment projects. The ten acre convention center
Styrofoam Makes a Comeback in the United States Capitol Cafeteria
If you thought our nation’s leaders were ahead of the curve, think again. After the House returns to work after a week-long recess, they’ll most likely spend Monday morning pouring hot coffee
Washington DC Launches Largest Bikeshare in US
Yesterday morning a swarm of identical bright red bikes flew through the streets of Washington DC on their inaugural ride. Marking the start of the Capital Bikeshare program the cycles are part of a new
New Energy Bill Isn’t the Real Thing, Says President Obama
As Senate Democrats revealed their previously-announced completely pared-down energy bill yesterday, President Obama tried to calm the public by saying this was just the first step in a long process. The
Chalupa Architekti Unveil Green Roofed Czech Embassy for DC
The award to design the new Czech Embassy in Washington DC was recently given to Prague-based Chalupa Architekti. Deeply rooted in its connection to its surrounding environment, the new embassy is marked
The Ins & Outs of the Upcoming Energy & Climate Bill and Why It’s Stalled
Key senators, industry officials, senior advisers and cabinet members met yesterday with President Obama to talk about the upcoming Climate and Energy Bill. The bill has been largely put aside by Congress
Obama’s State of the Union Pushes Green, but Will Congress Budge?
At Inhabitat we often wonder, with so much great green technology out there, why are we so far behind other countries in renewable energy? Gearing up to watch Obama’s State of the Union Address last
Germany’s Solar Coated surPLUShome Wins Solar Decathlon!
The final results just rolled in from this year’s Solar Decathlon, and team Germany’s sleek surPLUShome finished first in an incredible upset victory! The German team took top honors in the
Team California’s Refract House Currently Leading Solar Decathlon!
We’re excited to report that as of today Team California is in 1st place at the Solar Decathlon competition going on right now in Washington DC with their stunning Refract House! Just moments ago,
SOLAR DECATHLON 2009: Rice University’s $140,000 ZEROW House Keeps Up With the High Rollers
The Solar Decathlon, the super solar architecture competition held in Washington D.C. bi-annually, officially kicked off today, and Rice University‘s awesomely affordable ZEROW House is already
SOLAR DECATHLON: University of Texas at Austin Green Home
The fabulous Solar Decathlon just wrapped up on this weekend, and was home to many a shining example in high-tech solar design. The University of Texas at Austin’s Bloom House took 10th place in the
LEAFHOUSE: Maryland’s Solar Decathlon Zero Energy Home
The second place winner of this year’s Solar Decathlon is the University of Maryland’s Leaf House, which is, as the name would imply, green, naturally inspired, and modular to boot. When
INHABITAT REPORTS FROM SOLAR DECATHLON – Photos!
We came, we saw, and we were won-over by the ingenious designs and architectural talent on display at this years Solar Decathlon on the Mall in Washington DC. As if it weren’t enough of a feat to
SOLAR DECATHLON 2007: University of Colorado Solar House
One of the biggest highlights from the 2007 Solar Decathlon comes from reigning victor University of Colorado- and the design is proving once again that the team has what it takes to be solar design
SOLAR DECATHLON 2007: University of Cincinnati
What’s multi-colored, solar-powered, and green all over? The University of Cincinnati’s zero energy home at this year’s Solar Decathlon. The student team’s solution is not only a
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