Passively cooled Olympia Residence is a modern home on the prairie
The clients, Eric and Melinda, sought a simple yet contemporary home that emphasized a connection with nature....
Maniac Pumpkin Carvers Create Spectacular and Spooky Jack-O-Lanterns in NYC
New York artists Marc Evan and Chris Soria began their pumpkin carving business, Maniac Pumpkin Carvers, eight...
What Can You Do with Old Incandescent Bulbs? Turn Them into a Dazzling Chandelier
The ubiquitous incandescent light bulb has come a long way since its invention 130 years ago, and as we all swap...
Modern House on the Prairie Complements its Natural Surroundings
On the expansive prairies of Yelm, Washington, almost every home is traditional and decidedly farmhouse, except...
VIDEO: How to Switch Your Light Bulbs And Get Ready for the Federal Light Bulb Phase-Out
You may have heard some buzz about the light bulb phase out - but do you know the details of what is actually happening...
Infographic: How to Save Energy on Lighting
Did you know that the average North American home has over 30 light fixtures, and energy used for lighting can...
How Green Lighting Can Save American Businesses Millions of Dollars
Installing green lighting may seem like a small and simple change, but it's surprising how hefty the bottom line...
VIDEO: Inhabitat Lighting Makeover - Inhabitots Editor Julie Seguss Gets a Money-Saving Light Bulb Overhaul
[youtube width="537" height="302"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNX0WCgSVuk[/youtube] If you read our enlightening...
Hulger Introduces the Baby Plumen, a Tiny CFL Bulb That's Big on Style
For fans of the original Plumen, Hulger has introduced Baby Plumen, a bite-size version of the award-winning bulb...
ZOOlamp: Wonderful Animal-Shaped Light Bulbs Turn Your Home into a Glass Menagerie
ZOOlamps come in 5 varieties: Pettirosso Erithacus rubecula, Pesce palla faraona Arothron meleagris, Pesce palla...
Researchers Find Potential UV Exposure Risk from Compact Fluorescent Bulbs
A study by the State University of New York at Stony Brook revealed that manufacturing flaws in some compact fluorescent...
HOW TO: Switch Your Light Bulbs And Get Ready for the Big Light Bulb Phase-Out
By now, most of you have probably heard about the incandescent light bulb phase-out starting this year (likely...
INFOGRAPHIC: Efficient Light Bulbs to Replace Energy-Sucking 60-Watt Incandescents
Energy-sucking 60-watt incandescent light bulbs are still found in homes around the world, however there a variety...
Illuminated Tables and Planters Made from 100% Recycled Plastics
What do you do when you have a room that needs a side table, and an accent lamp? Look to Rotoluxe, a company that...
Solar Decathlon 2011: The CHIP House Wears Its Thermal Mass on Its Puffy Sleeve
The roof-integrated photovoltaic panels will provide 7.8kW of energy. The CHIP team will slant the roof to achieve...
