The Super Homes Project Volunteers Band Together for Low-Carbon Living in UK
So you crave that low-impact, low carbon, environmentally prudish living but what if you live in an older house, are saddled with a mortgage, or don’t have the cash to…
Town hit by Monstrous Tornado Rebuilds Green, Invigorates the Community and Flourishes
One of the strongest tornadoes to ever hit the US ripped through Greensburg, Kansas seven years ago, demolishing everything in its path, and the resulting devastation gave Greenburg a unique…
The Prince’s Natural House – Uniquely Sustainable and Eye-catching (at Least He Thinks so)
I find it comforting to know that some of the world’s leaders are not part of “the headless chicken brigade.” Global-warming deniers have been dubbed “headless chickens” by none other…
Brad Pitt’s Humanitarian Project to Build New LEED Platinum Homes for American Indians
Brad Pitt has been noticed these days more for his and his wife’s humanitarian activities more than for his acting. His nonprofit “Make it Right” has been involved with many…
Passive House Owner Claims He is Being Ripped Off by His Own Co-op for Generateing Extra Power
In 2010, Gary Konkel built what may be the most energy-efficient, passive home in the Midwest. The 2,000 square foot, two-story home just outside of Hudson, Wisconsin touts thick insulation,…
Honda is Unleashing the Tech in its Net Zero Energy ‘Smart Home’
Honda sees your Japanese “Smart Town,” Panasonic, and raises you an American “Smart House.” At the end of March, 2014, Honda revealed its Smart House on the University of California’s…