inhabitat

Energy Consumption

Gabled homes painted green against a blue sky

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...

Several golden bitcoins

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...

Bitcoin, cryptocurrency, technology, energy, Bitcoin energy

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...

Madrona Passive House, Shed Architecture & Design, net zero, Seattle, solar power, energy efficiency, modular house, green roof, green architecture, insulation, passive house, rainwater harvesting, heat recovery, energy consumption

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...

Aequoreas, Vincent Callebaut, energy consumption, energy eslf-sufficiency, floating architecture, ecosystems, organic farming, desalinization, algae, 3d printed architecture, 3d printing

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...

Agile Corporation Headquarters Tower, SOM Architects, green tower, Guangzhou, China, high performance facade, fritted glass, solar gain, energy consumption, green architecture

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...

Laurentian Ski Chalet by RobitailleCurtis, Laurentian Ski Chalet, elevated ski chalet, ski cabin architecture, energy efficient ski chalet, contemporary ski chalet

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, renovated house, GG-loop, Amsterdam architects, Giacomo Garziano, Voronoi tessellation, green renovation, Altamura red house, energy consumption, Elephants and Volcanoes, diamond-shaped house

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...

Studio 102, Hanoi, Vietnam, green renovation, living space, workspace, energy consumption, natural ventilation, reclaimed materials, natural lighting

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 Building Design competition, student competition, Portland, high-performance building, green architecture, multi-use building, multifamily building, pasivhaus, sustainable building, zero energy, energy footprint, energy consumption

perFORM 2015 competition winner redefines net-zero urban living

The winning entry, entitled “3 Green Bars Building”, has  strong urban and environmental components. The...

sun, solar, summer, air conditioning, alternatives renewables, fossil fuels, bikes, bicycles, open blinds, passive solar, guitar, porches, dinosaurs, burning, burn, fossils, CO2, carbon, carbon footprint, carbon dioxide, BBQ, barbecues, beaches, bodies, eat healthy, health, mother earth, sports, cornhole, baseball, ladder ball, workout, windows, cost, economy, economics, air, burgers, meat, vegetables, fruit, in-season, farmer's markets, markets, local food, local, food, local economy, knowledge, grass-fed, orange is the new black, netflix, nature, outdoors, football, soccer, sexy, eating habits, energy, energy consumption, climate change, climate, global warming, 350.org, 350 ppm

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, azerbaijan pavilion, milan expo, world expo, milan expo 2015, azerbaijan milan expo, 2015 world expo, energy consumption, timber slats, recyclable materials,

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...

CSEM, white solar panels, solar panels, solar power, green technology, energy efficient buildings, swiss solar technology, solar technology, energy consumption

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...

small home, tiny home, small house, tiny house, better house, better home, energy efficiency, solar heating, garden, garden space, saving money, financial rewards, eco footprint, energy consumption, energy, electricity, resources, frugal living, smaller footprint, eco friendly home,

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...

green design, eco design, sustainable design, CoolNYC, Con Edison, ThinkEco, energy consumption, cut household energy costs

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...

Philadelphia Eagles, NFL, UGE, wind turbines, vertical axis, renewable energy, football, solar panels, energy consumption

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....

smart meter, energy saving, wifi home, serenity, home OS, artefact

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,...

7-Eleven Japan, eco konbini, eco konbini japan, green 7-eleven stores japan, eco friendly convenience store

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...

More Popular Stories >