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How the R-value of a buildings insulation or home is calculated and the factors that effect the final R value, and how to use it.

Convection directly effects the cost of keeping your house warm in winter. This article explains what convention is and some practical tips on how to battle convection.

Scottish Power boss says UK regulator needs reform after refusing upgrades to cope with e-vehicle demand

China has officially opened the Beijing Daxing International Airport, a futuristic transit hub designed by Zaha Hadid Architects with the world’s biggest terminal spanning 700,000 square meters...

Six years after breaking ground, CopenHill — a waste-to-energy plant topped with a year-round ski slope — is officially open, marking a major milestone in Copenhagen’s journey to becoming the world’s first carbon-neutral...

Built to look like an extension of the landscape, the Point Nepean Residence in the town of Portsea, Australia is a sustainably crafted home designed to withstand extreme coastal weather...

Just in time for the annual celebration of Energy Efficiency Day, the nonprofit American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) has released its 2019 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard...

Local architectural practice Runberg Architecture Group has raised the bar for sustainable design in Seattle with the completion of Sitka, a LEED Platinum-certified multifamily development on target to achieve Seattle’s...

Big windows and high air-conditioning needs mean radical new approaches are needed

The young protesters have been inspiring. Politicians have to respond – and our Green New Deal bill will slash carbon emissionsIt’s been more than 10 years in the making, and is the top demand of the youth strikers gathering...

In Chicago’s Hyde Park neighborhood rises Solstice on the Park, a 26-story residential tower with an angular design that has been shaped by solar studies...

Snøhetta has once again raised the bar for sustainable architecture with its completion of Powerhouse Brattørkaia, the world’s northernmost energy-positive building located in the Norwegian city of Trondheim...

Government decision follows critics saying 2020 deadline had no chance of being met

Humber drive aims to shrink carbon footprint of UK’s most polluting industrial zone

California’s energy storage incentive program has been a great success, with more than 11,000 battery storage systems installed to-date. The problem is, it’s not reaching the state’s most vulnerable communities. A new...

Billions of lightbulbs will remain far more inefficient than their main alternative, costing Americans more in energy bills

The heart of Philadelphia will soon be transformed with Schuylkill Yards, a $3.5 billion masterplanned neighborhood in University City that will include two mixed-use towers, one of which will target LEED Silver certification....

There are ways of keeping a house or property comfortable without spending a fortune on electricity. Listed here are ways to do that.

Using an energy efficient appliance is an important decision to make, as often the appliance is left running 24x7 so if you choose the right appliance it could significantly reduce your ongoing energy costs.

Lighting is usually the second highest energy consumer in a property (after heating and cooling); therefore using energy efficient lighting can do a lot to reduce energy consumption...

Home automation can help reduce the energy demands of a building whilst making it more comfortable to work or live in.

Green or Eco Architects are architects who specialize in designing buildings that are energy efficient, sustainable and kind to the environment. This is achieved by: reducing the environmental impact of building; designing...

Been efficient in our energy usage not only helps reduce the demands placed on the planet it can also save money. There are various ways in which you can reduce your energy usage ranging from energy efficient light bulbs...

Work out how much power your devices and appliances use with the total cost. Also shows how much standby/phantom power costs you. Helps you save money.

This solar panel calculator will, given the Watt rating of a solar panel, its dimensions and number of units calculate the total power you can expect and roof space taken up...

Interactive calculator to help work out the savings from installing a solar power system and when it breaks even. Can factor in Feed in Tariffs, rising electrical bill costs and comparative investment returns.

Works out the ideal Eave depth for a given height of window and world location; so the Sun comes in in Winter but not Summer, maximizing the passive solar effect.

R-value to U-value conversion calculator

R-Value calculator to work out the total R-Value of a set of materials, say in a wall, ceiling or floor. Great for working out rate of heat loss or gain.