
New solar-powered mini lamp produces 2 types of light for 4 hours
Olafur Eliasson is renowned for creating solar-powered lamps that help people living without reliable energy, and...

New net-zero Solar Farmhouse from Deltec generates all its own energy
In these uncertain times of erratic weather and changing climate patterns, net-zero energy (or NZE) is quickly...

Solar Pines are creative rest areas that generate clean energy
As the race to combat climate change becomes more urgent, solar energy generation is taking shape in a suite of...

Residential Palace for an extended family tackles Saudi's harsh desert environment
The residence brings three different dwellings for all members of the family under the same roof. The design offers...

Kansas heat is no match for this moving facade of perforated screens
The glass facade of the 18,000 square-foot, two-story building is wrapped in perforated metal panelsthat run parallel...

INTERVIEW: Home Improvement Legend Bob Vila Talks to Us About Green Building
Bob Vila’s name has been synonymous with home improvement since he helped launch This Old House in 1979. After...

Stunning Casa VI in Northern Italy captures the essence of mountain living
Located well above sea level, the quaint Casa VI offers spectacular views of the surrounding valley. By reinterpretingtraditional...

Innovative sun-shading system tops Vancouver's sweeping South Creek Landing building
Combiningconcrete, metal and glass, the building evokes some of the expressionist principles of Erich Mendelsohn's...

Exquisite solar-powered wooden house in Spain boasts a tiny ecological footprint
The house, placed on a south oriented steep slope, is rectangular in plan with the longer side oriented south with...

The Nest home is a solar-powered prefab made from recycled shipping containers
The Nest Home was designed to accommodate a growing family. It offers both private and common spaces that can be...

Solar Palms bring exotic solar lighting in the shape of a palm tree to your next party
The top part of the Solar Palm leaves are layered with multiple DSSC-based solar modules that are not only highly...

GLANHOF Housing is an energy-efficient, solar-powered zig-zagging complex in Austria
The complex comprises three structures housing 150 living units organized around a green courtyard. All of the...

V3Solar's spinning solar cells generate 20 times more electricity than flat photovoltaics
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQ3daW6CDJI] The V3 Spin Cell was developed through collaboration with...

The American Institute of Architects announces their top 10 best green buildings of 2015
The Bullitt Center, designed by The Miller Hull Partnership, is an office building in Seattle that is also the...

Konya City Stadium's faceted astro-turf facade reflects the colors of the city's football team
The stadium is covered with artificial turf that is heated from below, and white composite panels that fit together...