The Philippines halts coal proposals to explore green energy
The Philippine government has halted the country's coal exploration. While announcing this news, Energy Secretary...
Renewable energy grows in 2020 despite pandemic
A report published by the International Energy Agency (IEA) has revealed that renewable energy has defied the coronavirus...
Smelly but smart: ships to use ammonia as "zero-carbon" fuel
While the world rushes against time to curb carbon emissions from cars, trains and airplanes, another area of transport...
Renewable energy is the cheapest source of electricity
A new report published by Rewiring America concludes that if everybody in the U.S. switched to solar, wind or other...
World's largest solar power plant to supply energy to Australia and Singapore
The world's largest solar power plant has been proposed for Australia. To be located at a current cattle station...
Arkansas schools save millions by adopting solar power
Schools in the U.S. are using solar energy to cut down on expensive electricity bills. With funds freed up, schools...
UK plans to be powered entirely by offshore wind turbines by 2030
U.K. prime minister Boris Johnson has affirmed government plans to ensure that the entire country is powered by...
Painting wind turbines may reduce bird collisions and deaths
A new study published in the journal Ecology and Evolution shows that painting one blade on a wind turbine black...
Are solar developments hurting desert animals?
As we know by now, every cause has an effect. And even the best of causes — such as ramping up solar power in...
IceWind launches residential wind turbines in the US
IceWind, an Iceland-based company, has launched its groundbreaking products in the U.S. The wind-based energy company...
IceWind demos new residential wind turbine in Texas
Residential micro wind turbines may one day become a popular way for people to produce their own power at home....
Hydropower demand is damaging Indigenous lands
Many U.S. states are setting renewable energy goals, turning to hydropower as a cheap source of cleaner energy....
Italy's Relaunch Decree helps homeowners install solar photovoltaic systems for free
Italy has been hit hard by COVID-19 and is attempting to jump-start its economy through the Relaunch Decree, a...
Sweden and Austria close their last coal plants
Europe just gained its second and third coal-free countries. Sweden and Austria have both shut their last coal-fired...
First home solar pavement installed on a driveway
Solar tiles aren’t just for roofs anymore. Platio, a Budapest, Hungary-based tech company, has just installed...
Solar powered hotel opens in Indian wine-growing region
Mumbai-based firm Sanjay Puri Architects has just completed work on a beautiful hotel in northern India known...
The 10 best tiny homes in California
If you're looking for some cool tiny home retreats to try out a more minimalist style of living or just looking...
Solar-powered Harvard ArtLab to meet net-zero energy targets
Harvard University has added yet another sustainable building to its campus — the Harvard Artlab, a contemporary...
1971 Airstream gets glossy modern makeover, off-grid power
Although we’ve covered some gorgeous Airstream renovations over the years, there’s always one project...
Solar-powered home embraces tree canopy views in all directions
In the coastal township of Barwon Heads, Australian architecture firm Peter Winkler Architects has completed the...
Rundown lodge near the Nile River is now a solar-powered eco-resort
Once known as one of Uganda's most popular hotels, the Nile Safari Lodge had fallen into disrepair over the years....
Autonomous Draper Drone to detect microplastics in the water
Microplastic pollution is everywhere, but its size — less than five millimeters in length — makes the threat...
MVRDV to revive complex with BREEAM-certified “groundscraper”
MVRDV has unveiled designs for a BREEAM Excellent-certified office building in Amsterdam as part of a redevelopment...
Tropical greenery surrounds a sustainable, solar-powered home in Singapore
In Singapore, a lush veil of tropical plants has enveloped a sustainable home for a family of five. The house,...
Barcelona's new solar-powered sports center features a green facade
Barcelona, a city well-known for its avant-garde architecture, both modern and historic, is going green. Local...
1920s building in Buenos Aires becomes a gorgeous, solar-powered residence
Buenos Aires is known for its beautiful architecture, but retaining the city's historic character while breathing...
Solar-powered residence in Thailand takes on a sculptural form with cantilevering cubes
Bangkok-based studio ASWA has unveiled a contemporary home located in the mountainous region of Maehongsorn, Thailand....
Eco-friendly house uses only 19% of the energy compared to a new home
Lexington, Massachusetts is known for its historical landmarks, but now the city is also home to a powerhouse of energy-efficient...
Off-grid home is inspired by the iconic Australian Akubra hat
The Australian Akubra hat is one of the many symbols of the country, and one architectural team has used the hat's...
The low-impact Bridge House hovers over a stream in Los Angeles
Architecture is often heavily influenced by the existing landscape surrounding a structure, but architect Dan Brunn...