4 things you need to know about smart thermostats
Stuart Lombard has a mission: to reduce people’s carbon footprints while saving money. He found that heating...
Biophilic dome homes produce more energy than they consume
It’s no secret that the building sector is a resource-intensive industry, but La Mesa, California-based nonprofit...
O2 Studio renovated an old Netherlands home into a gorgeous energy-neutral villa
In the Netherlands, an old home dating back to the 1960s has been given an energy-neutral makeover, and the results...
Minimalist artist retreat with rammed earth walls draws upon 100% renewable resources
A formerly uninspired site in North Boulder, Colorado has received a new lease on life as an artist retreat with...
Every home in this UK neighborhood is its own power plant
An experimental neighborhood in the U.K. is on a mission to show that smart design can make a big difference when...
9 fun things you can do during Earth Hour!
Today at 8:30 pm, WWF’s Earth Hourwill begin. Started in 2007, Earth Hour is a symbolic act to get us thinking...
Haiti renovation project boosts community using local labor and materials
Nothing warms our design-loving hearts like a project built by and for communities, and with local resources to...
Tech entrepreneur renovates UK castle into a giant happy office space
When entrepreneur Chris Morling decided to renovate a historic castle into his company's UK headquarters, he looked...
Bubble-shaped stadium controls light and temperature with ETFE air pillows
The Sports Hall will cover an area of 8,000 square meters, with a roof made of thin steel elements and a triple...
World's first robot-run farm to churn out 11 million heads of lettuce per year
A Japanese company is preparing to open the world's first robot-controlled farm. The facility is designed to produce...
Energy-positive portable classroom produces four times more energy than it needs
Prefabricated off-site as three modules, the 960-square-foot portable classroom is topped with a distinctive sawtooth...
New plastic recycling process uses no water and cuts costs in half
A Mexico-based tech company says it can recycle more than 90 percent of any type of plastic without using water....
Angry Skies and a Dense Forest are No Match for this Sprawling Solar Array
After receiving $400,000 in funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the Wayne National Forest...
Watch This Cheeky Video of the California State Bear's Energy Saving Tips
The California State Bear has left his usual spot on the flag to teach us how to conserve our energy, water, and...
Columbia University Now Boasts 18,180 Square Feet of On-Campus Green Roofs
Green roofs are becoming a growing staple in New York City architecture. These green spaces help to reduce the...
