North Carolina denies permit for extension of Mountain Valley Pipeline
North Carolina has made a step toward clean energy by denying the permit needed for further construction on a pipeline....
De Stijl-inspired modern home generates all of its own energy
When a couple decided to “break free” from their cookie-cutter home and realize their long-awaited eco-friendly...
Enjoy a mint julep on this tiny farmhouse's charming front porch
If there is one thing that typically eludes tiny home design, it's open-air space. That's what makes this gorgeous,...
Hurricane Florence could cause dangerous floods of toxic sludge and animal waste
Torrential rains are not the only thing Hurricane Florence will bring once it hits landfall. The massive storm...
The Micropolis custom net-zero home generates all its own energy
When Cheryl and Ken Serdar saw one of the homes belonging to Micropolis®, a collection of sustainable and contemporary...
Asheville, North Carolina proclaims 7-Day Vegan Challenge
Asheville, North Carolina has announced a week-long vegan challenge. The City of Asheville 7-Day Vegan Challenge...
LEED Gold lab by the ocean can withstand flooding and hurricane-force winds
GLUCK+’s new research facility for Duke University boasts beautiful coastal views as well as impressive eco-friendly...
Weathered steel and reclaimed materials blend a modern home into the woods
Raleigh-based Tonic Design completed a creative new home that plays with the contrast between old and new through...
World's first zero-emissions fossil-fuel plant expected to go live in 2018
North Carolina-based NET Power is pioneering a novel approach to capturing carbon dioxide in its reportedly zero-emissions...
Brand new island sprouts off the North Carolina coast
In an age of rising sea levels and shore erosion, the sudden appearance of new coastal land can encourage and inspire....
You could win this beautiful organic farm with your best 200-word essay
Have you always dreamed of running a little organic farm, but could never afford land prices? Norma Burns, owner...
Wildfires in the southeast US are so bad they can be seen from space
An outbreak of wildfires across the southern United States is creating plumes of smoke so vast they can be detected...
Hurricane Matthew hits Haiti as a Category 4 hurricane en route to Cuba
Late season hurricanes can be just as forceful as mid-summer storms, and Hurricane Matthew is no exception. The...
Hurricane Hermine downgraded to tropical storm after wreaking havoc in Florida
Hurricane Hermine made landfall shortly after 1:30 a.m. local time in northwest Florida, and has continued on its...
Playful Blauhaus residence in North Carolina powered by geothermal energy
Blauhaus has a gabled roofsection and a flat roof section joined together by an elevated roof deck. It is clad...
