Cutting Edge Ceramics Could Compete with Metals in Future Greener Buildings
Scientists at the Department of Energy (DOE)’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) are currently testing new ceramic composites that may improve fuel efficiency...
Building Energy Efficiency Data Harvesting Simplified
Measuring building efficiency can be a very complex undertaking, and might require hourly metering systems, extensive sensor networks, and sophisticated computer systems. The data...
DOW Corning’s Smart Glazing Makes for Building Efficiency
Hundreds of thousands of building operators around the world struggle with building efficiency, there are alternatives to current single-pane window technology. The problem is,...
How to Make Your Home Energy Efficient in 6 Simple Steps
For most DIY lovers, having the chance to design and build their own house is like a dream come true. Now imagine you do...
Google Promotes Greener Building Materials for Better Indoor Health
Imagine being in an office where toxic chemicals are contained in desks, carpets, ceiling tiles, and paint. Many people are unaware of potentially toxic...
New Smart Electrochromatic Glass Makes for Efficient Green Buildings
Glass is a major part of most building design, allowing natural light and ambiance, as well as warming in the winter. In the summer,...
Israel’s First “Green Roofs” Ecology Research Center Founded at University of Haifa
The first ever Israeli research center for Green Roofs Ecology is about to start functioning at University of Haifa. Non-irrigated green roofs, improvements on...
Floating Autark Home a Model of Self-Sufficiency
Passivhaus buildings, synonymous with energy efficiency and reduced ecological footprints, are becoming a staple in Europe. Once found on land, Passivhaus homes are now...
STEM Batteries and Software – Hybrid Buildings are Here
Office buildings are power hungry, with lighting, computers, air conditioning systems, and other technology. Upgrades to lighting, windows, and insulation, as well as changing...
China’s Future “Great City” to be Eco-Friendly and Completely Sustainable
China, not a country to do anything on a small scale, is planning to begin an 8-year-long construction project on the Chengdu Tianfu District...
