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Though bitcoin's value may rise and fall dramatically, the energy required to produce bitcoins seems to be ever on the rise. Researchers estimate that the bitcoin network may consume as much as 7.7 gigawatts of energy, the...

Although Bitcoin has suffered a dramatic fall in value over the past several days, 2017 has seen Bitcoin's value reach new heights. But with its increased value comes an increased strain on energy consumption. According to cryptocurrency...

This ultra-green house for a Seattle family of four has achieved an exceptional level of sustainability without compromising on aesthetics. Shed Architecture & Design designed the Madrona Passive House as a net-zero residence...

To minimize site disturbance, the 2,750-square-foot ski chalet is elevated atop red cedar stilts and accessible via an entry bridge. Its raised profile allows snow and water run-off to flow freely beneath the building and,...

The house, named Gentle Genius, is located on a corner lot in Altamura in southern Italy, and currently accommodates the Italian office of art collective Elephants and Volcanoes, as well as the residence of Garziano's parents...

While the U.S. still has a long way to go with alternative energy, a new statistic has given us incredible hope for the future. For the first time in a century, energy consumption in U.S. homes has dropped. Since electricity...

The project aims to resolve the long-lasting tensions between the Western governments and the African countries when it comes to global energy consumption...

Mein Garten consulting and design firm that focuses on landscape architecture and horticulture were looking for an office space which would convey the company's design attitude and provide a space closely connected to nature...

Winners of this year's perFORM Building Design competition have just been announced and the best entries showcase an array of active and passive sustainable strategies...

The rise of legal marijuana in Denver may be bolstering the local economy, but meeting the demands is putting a strain on the local grid. With the pot business booming, the influx of growing facilities has spiked Denver’s...

Swiss non-profit tech company CSEM has developed a new type of solar panel that can be seamlessly integrated into the walls of buildings. The photovoltaic panels are available in different colors and have no visible connections....

  It's been a long winter, people, but Jack Frost went packing to the North Pole and the summer sun is back in the lifeguard seat. Summer's always been the best time to be outside for barbecues, nighttime guitar jamming...

The designers created a modular system within the Azerbaijan pavilion so that various levels can be reconfigured to accommodate a variety of different uses...

The designers created a modular system within the Azerbaijan pavilion so that various levels can be reconfigured to accommodate a variety of different uses...

The traditional dream of a large and spacious home may be becoming a thing of the past. Smaller homes are rising in popularity as more and more people begin to make the most of the benefits that having a small home can bring. In...