“Passive house” can rank pretty far up the list of inadvertently misleading phrases. Realizing the momentous energy-saving potential of this approach requires plenty of active effort on the part of ...

Attic fans cost anywhere from $40 to $475, with the average price being around $200. Depending on the size of your attic, you ...

Building a home in the desert is certainly a test of green building innovation — because in a climate where resources are limited, how do you build to ensure comfort and longevity? Architect Lloyd ...

Passive ventilation systems employing wind towers and wind catchers have garnered considerable attention as sustainable alternatives to conventional mechanical systems. These devices harness natural ...

If you are looking for ways to reduce heat in your home by adding insulation, a radiant barrier or fans, hold off – there’s a better way. Homeowners tend to think that by cooling down the attic, the ...

The handsome home you see above represents the bleeding edge in green design: It’s a “passive house,” designed by Toronto’s Paul Raff Studio. With “automated shades, passive ventilation and mature ...

Located in Berlin’s Kreuzberg neighborhood, the GSW Headquarters consists of an ensemble of five distinct architectural volumes. The building also houses Checkpoint Energy, which is the city’s spot ...

Well, it could theoretically be heated by a hairdryer, at least. While that attention-grabbing headline needn't be taken too literally (it appears to refer to the equivalent energy required for ...