Solar Panels to Generate Clean Energy from Rooftops of Public Schools in NYC

Major cities around the world keep impressing us with incredible initiatives and long term commitments to sustainability and renewable energy. The latest comes from...

Sustainable Building Products Impress Jury at the Cradle to Cradle Product Innovation Challenge

In a search for the best green building products made from recycled or sustainable materials, The Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute, together with Make...

World’s First Net-Zero Stadium to Host World Athletic Events

Every two years, or every four years, depending on how you look at it, the world gets together to watch world-class athletes compete in...

Alcoa Launches Self-Cleaning Aluminum Panel for Commercial Buildings

Today, thanks to Reynobond with Eco Clean we can skip unneccessary work: this coil-coated architectural panel cleans itself and the air around it. If you can't believe your eyes, just check it out on May 12 at the AIA 2011 National Convention and Design Exposition in New Orleans.

Cochin Airport, India – World’s First Fully Powered by Solar Panels

Cochin International Airport in Kerala, India, is the first ever airport to be completely powered by solar. There are many success stories when it comes...

Barcelona’s Prefab MZ House is Energy and Cost Efficient

The aim of Calderon-Folch-Sarsanedas (CFS) Arquitectes, who are based in Barcelona, is to make "conscious" architecture which bears in mind environmental and social responsibilities. It...

Freedom Cove: An Off-the-Grid Floating Island Home

A Canadian couple has constructed not just an off-the-grid home, but an entire floating, off-the-grid island in Tofino, British Columbia. Called "Freedom Cove", the island...

WiFi Smart Lighting for Your Home Could Also Save Power

If the 21st Century is the Information Age, then increasing connectivity is making information all that more accessible. There are numerous ways that we're...

Taipei's Financial Center Corp to Become World's Tallest Green Building

The tallest building between 2004-2007 Taipei's Financial Center Corp (TFC) is now also looking to become the world's tallest green building. The 101 floors structure will get its new looks in the next 18-month with a $1,9 million investment. TFC will primarily get new heating, cooling and ventilation system upgrades.
Charging Station Could Work Both Ways, Charging Electric Vehicles and Managing Building Energy

200,000 Electric Vehicles with Vehicle-to-Building Technology by 2020

Building efficiency and energy consumption could be offset by smart building technology and backup power from electric vehicles. For the most part, when we think...