6 ways to save energy while sheltering in place
Now that millions of Americans are isolated in their homes, everyone is using more energy during off-peak hours....
COVID-19 and its effects on the environment
As SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus pathogen that causes the illness COVID-19, sweeps across the globe,...
Office building uses 112 'smart' chimneys to regulate light, air and energy
Mario Cucinella Architects has created a sustainable public building that uses several active and passive elements...
Run away to this 100% off-grid desert retreat
In a world of exotic areas to go off-grid, sometimes the most exquisite locations can be found in your own back...
Researchers convert durian and jackfruit biowaste into ultracapacitors
Durian fruit is notable for its funky stench, making it a rather malodorous waste when it is discarded. But a new...
UK carbon emissions decline 29% in past decade
A recent analysis by Carbon Brief has revealed that the United Kingdom’s carbon dioxide emissions fell by 2.9%...
Sweden’s tallest timber building could save 550 tons of CO2
Scandinavian-based architecture firm C.F. M?ller Architects has raised the bar for sustainable architecture with...
Sculptural, energy-saving office boasts the “smartest building advances in Germany”
In the heart of Berlin, Danish architecture firm 3XN has recently completed Cube Berlin, a striking new office...
Barcelona's new solar-powered sports center features a green facade
Barcelona, a city well-known for its avant-garde architecture, both modern and historic, is going green. Local...
Light-filled home makes the most of affordable, sustainable materials
Proving that building on a budget doesn’t have to mean compromising on aesthetics, Uruguayan architecture practice...
Charming, energy-efficient cottages are inspired by barns in rural Massachusetts
Architect Grigori Fateyev from Art Forms Architecture has created a series of low-impact, sustainable cottages...
Eco-friendly house uses only 19% of the energy compared to a new home
Lexington, Massachusetts is known for its historical landmarks, but now the city is also home to a powerhouse of energy-efficient...
Zero-carbon home uses hemp fiber for innovative design
As designers and architects continue searching for innovative, sustainable building materials, hemp is becoming...
Award-winning Owl Woods Passive House playfully mimics birdhouses in Australia
Australian design studio Talina Edwards Architecture recently completed the Owl Woods Passive House — the first...
Check out these amazing sustainable cabins by ZeroCabin
Armed only with experience in biology, chemistry and physics, a group of Chile-based scientists took concepts ranging...