Lush green roof camouflages the Chameleon Villa into the Indonesian tropics
True to its name, the Chameleon Villa is a residence that seamlessly blends into its forested surroundings in Bali...
Ancient rural hamlet reinterpreted as a solar-powered modern home
Rimini-based GGA Gardini Gibertini Architects has renovated a cluster of historic buildings into a modernist dwelling...
Geothermal-powered Forest House showcases sustainable features in Maryland
Set on the edge of a forest conservation area in central Maryland, the Forest House is a contemporary home integrated...
Gleaming, recyclable facade clads a solar-powered Dutch house
Move over, brick and mortar — a new house in Amsterdam is eschewing the traditional facade for a striking alternative...
LEED Platinum housing for the homeless takes over a formerly vacant L.A. lot
Los Angeles-based design practice Michael Maltzan Architecture has transformed a vacant suburban lot into the...
This Swiss straw-bale house is completely self-sufficient
Traditional building techniques and modern technology come together in the House in Berne, a self-sufficient straw...
Solar-powered home boasts an “upside down” layout for an expansive feel
When a couple finally decided to fulfill their dream of living by the beach, they reached out to Sydney-based architecture...
100% solar-powered Fiji resort combines 5-star luxury with sustainability
Luxury travel doesn’t have to come at the expense of the environment. At Six Senses’ new Fiji Resort, visitors...
Washington coal plant to be converted into solar farm
Situated next to what was once the largest coal pit in Washington state, the TransAlta coal plant near the city...
Historic Zhuhai sugar factory to be reborn as a low-carbon cultural hub
A new adaptive reuse project is looking to save a sweet piece of history in China. International design firm Woods...
Solar outshined all fossil-fuels sources combined in 2017
Last year, the world invested more in solar power than in all fossil-fuel sources combined. Investors and governments...
The Indian city of Diu is 100% powered by the sun
The city of Diu has become India's first and only municipality to receive 100% of its energy needs from solar power....
The cost of high-efficiency solar panels fell 37% in 2017
In 2017, the price for high-efficiency solar panels dropped from 72¢/W to 45¢/W, representing a 37 percent decline...
Scientists create world’s first solar fuel reactor that works at night
Researchers have developed the world's first solar fuel reactor that is able to function at night. Called CONTISOL,...
Abundant solar threatens fossil fuel companies in Texas to the tune of $1.4 billion
In Texas, demand for power peaks in the summer, which also happens to be when solar power is at its most productive....
Someone stole a chunk of China’s new solar roadway
When detractors were howling about solar roadways' flaws, concerns about theft wasn't among them. Apparently it...
Scientists discover that exploding stars impact weather on Earth
Researchers at the Technical University of Denmark have learned that cosmic rays emitted when stars explode have...
SunPower’s new solar shingles are 15% more efficient than conventional photovoltaics
SunPower has achieved a 15 percent efficiency increase in its panels in part by incorporating a novel design: solar...
Green Building in Cold Climates: Inhabitat Interview with Bernat and Kate of Maison Durable Portneuf
We've seen many examples of how well green buildings can work in temperate and warm climates, but what about the...
New rooftop solar hydropanels harvest drinking water and energy at the same time
Sunlight + Air = Water. It’s a befuddling equation, but it’s at the heart of a new solar hydropanel developed...
Elon Musk wins $50 million bet by installing world’s largest lithium-ion battery in under 100 days
Elon Musk has done it again. In March, the inventor and mastermind behind Tesla, SpaceX and other world-changing...
World’s cheapest solar power to be generated in Mexico
Mexico is on track to generate the world's cheapest solar power — with prices as low as 1.77¢/kWh, according...
Solar SILO home uses light to feel much larger than its actual size
Daylight, fresh air, and greenery fill this self-sufficient solar home that feels much larger than its actual size....
Report: solar power is the fastest growing source of new energy
The world is going green at an unprecedented rate. In 2016, renewable energy accounted for two-thirds of all new...
The world’s first mobile, solar-powered recycling plant just popped up in the middle of London
The mobile recycling factory of the future just landed in the 19th century courtyard of the historic Somerset House...
Nicaragua joins Paris Accord, leaving the US and Syria as lone dissenters
Nicaragua’s President Daniel Ortega has announced plans to sign the Paris Accord, leaving President Trump alone...
Tesla begins production of solar roof tiles in Buffalo, New York
It’s official! Tesla has started producing solar roof tiles at its factory in Buffalo, New York. Several hundred...
Score one of 4 Voltaic Converter solar backpacks in Inhabitat’s Back to School Contest
With summer coming to a close, it's back-to-school time for many students - but it doesn't have to be a drag. We've...
Audi’s new solar-roofed car expected by the end of 2017
The idea of a solar-powered car has been floating around for years, with many little-known companies promising...
Compact OffGridBox provides drinking water and power where it’s needed most
An Italian company has developed a compact solution for communities that lack access to clean drinking water and...