10 money-saving tips for a green home
With more and more people becoming mindful about the environment, there has never been a better time to make your...
Bitcoin is expected to consume enough energy to power Austria by the end of 2018
Though bitcoin's value may rise and fall dramatically, the energy required to produce bitcoins seems to be ever...
One Bitcoin transaction takes more energy than a household uses in a week
Although Bitcoin has suffered a dramatic fall in value over the past several days, 2017 has seen Bitcoin's value...
Ultra-green house in Seattle marries aesthetics and sustainability
This ultra-green house for a Seattle family of four has achieved an exceptional level of sustainability without...
Futuristic oceanscapers are floating villages 3D-printed from algae and plastic waste
The project aims to resolve long-lasting tensions between Western governments and African countries when it comes...
SOM’s elliptical Agile Corporation Headquarters has strategically-placed fins to mitigate solar gain
The design features of the elliptical Agile Corporation Headquarters Tower in Guangzhou, China, make it perfect...
Contemporary ski chalet boasts gorgeous panoramic views and a low-energy footprint
To minimize site disturbance, the 2,750-square-foot ski chalet is elevated atop red cedar stilts and accessible...
Gentle genius: bright red jeweled facade slashes Italian home’s energy use
The house, named Gentle Genius, is located on a corner lot in Altamura in southern Italy, and currently accommodates...
INFOGRAPHIC: U.S. residential electricity consumption drops for the first time in a century
While the U.S. still has a long way to go with alternative energy, a new statistic has given us incredible hope...
Studio 102 transformed an abandoned house in Hanoi into a growing, green office space
Mein Garten is a consulting and design firm that focuses on landscape architecture and horticulture. They were...
perFORM 2015 competition winner redefines net-zero urban living
The winning entry, entitled “3 Green Bars Building”, has strong urban and environmental components. The...
Weed growers are a huge drag on Denver’s energy grid
The rise of legal marijuana in Denver may be bolstering the local economy, but it's also putting a huge strain...
5 Ways to Avoid Burning Dinosaurs This Summer
It's been a long winter, people, but Jack Frost went packing to the North Pole and the summer sun...
Azerbaijan’s 2015 Expo Pavilion Keeps a Small Energy Footprint Inside a Slatted Timber Shell
The designers created a modular system within the Azerbaijan pavilion so that various levels can be reconfigured...
Revolutionary White Solar Panels Cool Down Buildings While Generating Electricity
Swiss non-profit tech company CSEM has developed a new type of solar panel that can be seamlessly integrated into...
Why Small Homes Make Better Homes
The traditional dream of a large and spacious home may be becoming a thing of the past. Smaller homes are rising...
New Solvent Could Shrink the Paper Industry’s Energy Footprint By 40 Percent
Paper photo from Shutterstock Researchers from Eindhoven University of Technology recently teamed up with paper...
CoolNYC Solution Will Let New Yorkers Control Their Air Conditioners by Smart Phone
Although spring hasn’t quite sprung yet, the sweaty days of summer are just around the corner. And with our perspiration...
14 UGE Wind Turbines Turn Philadelphia Eagles’ Home Field Into the NFL’s Greenest Stadium!
Despite a challenging football season, the Philadelphia Eagles are clearly winning in the alternative energy game....
Serenity is a Smart ‘Home OS’ That Helps Monitor Residential Energy Consumption
Designed by Artefact, Serenity is a concept for a smart monitor that presents clear information through elegant,...
MIT Breakthrough Could Double Smartphone Battery Life
Smartphone photo from Shutterstock As much as we love Smartphones, they are a pretty inefficient technology....
The Power Flower is a Living Energy Meter that Transforms with Household Power Usage
The Power Flower is an interactive, visual 'living' energy meter prototype created by two university students in...
VIDEO: “Energy Diet” Shows How Much You’d Need To Exercise To Power Your Life
Look around your house or office right now. How many things are blinking, buzzing and humming back at you? Many...
6 Ways PlaNYC Has Successfully Made New York a Greener Place to Live
image via Philip Lange, Shutterstock Travel Time Reduced by 20% for Thousands of Bus Passengers Among various...
Wattcher Energy Monitor Could Help Reduce Energy Bills
How much electricity do you think your home consumes? The Wattcher energy monitor is a simple device by Marcel...
The Current Chameleon Helps Kids Monitor Their Real-Time Energy Usage
It's hard to get today's kids pumped up about anything that doesn't feature a flashing screen or a fun shape. So...
7-Eleven to Open 100 Green Stores in Japan
With their excessive fluorescent lights and gigantic energy-sucking coolers, convenience stores are at the bottom...