New Passive Solar Greenhouse Design Maximizes Solar Inputs and Reduces Energy Waste
What if you had your own grocery store attached to your house? And what if that grocery store saved you money on both produce and energy? Well, imagine no further;…
Innovative Rolling Flowerpot from Spain for Healthier, Happier Plants
Just when you’re thinking one can not re-invent a flowerpot… it happens. Some genius Spaniard, while sipping on Sangria during noon siesta, looks at the plant that is half bathing…
Twenty-Year Old Carbon Neutral Bioclimatic House in Spain Says “America, Where Have You Been?”
Arguably and despite its relatively recent origins, the current crest of the American green movement wave has been one of the broadest in terms of public awareness. However, America still has…
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…
Canada’s Northernmost Passivhaus Showcases Sustainable Building Techniques in Harsh Climates
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Expensive but worthwhile work should be wrapped up this fall on Canada’s northernmost Passivhaus, a 1,895-square-foot home in Fort St. John, British Columbia. Coming in at almost double the initial…
Living in the God Realm – Casa Till in Chile is Discreet, Remote, and Seamless With Nature
Sitting on top of the world and enjoying unparalleled ocean views is the newly built Casa Till in Los Arcos, Chile. This is what a German couple envisioned as their…
Unique Artificial Light System Delivers Realistic Illumination Through an Intelligent False Skylight
Any energy efficiency minded home owner knows – maximizing natural daylight in key areas of the house not only lowers the electrical load but also brings enormous comfort and emotional…
Almost Transparent Net Zero House in Santa Monica in Intimate Connection with the Outdoors
When you’re looking to build on a tight urban lot, the task is already daunting enough. But when you’re building that urban house in order to push the limits of…
Old Greenwich Home Project Reveals Surprising Benefits of Building with Styrofoam
While Styrofoam may be just about the last thing that comes to mind when it comes to eco-friendly materials, it turns out that it can be used to build a…
SunGevity’s Ex Solar Lease Salesman – It’s All Smoke and Mirrors but if You Go For it Know This…
I started a part time job at SunGevity in 2013. We were not even trained in the knowledge about leasing vs. buying. Mostly 20 year old kids trying to “get…