Eco Friendly & Sustainable Living
net zero, Tag
- The net-zero Frick Environmental Center is officially one of the worlds greenest buildings Tue, 15 May 18, 2:41amThe Frick Environmental Center (FEC) in Pittsburgh just became the first municipally owned building in the U.S. to achieve Living Building certification — arguably the most rigorous proven performance green building standard...
- The United States' first Passive Plus House generates nearly all the energy it needs Tue, 24 Apr 18, 12:00amThis beautiful brownstone in Brooklyn has been refurbished into the first Passive Plus House in the United States. Located in Carroll Gardens, 78 Third Place features an impressive array of cutting-edge renewable technologies...
- Snhetta unveils plans for worlds first energy-positive hotel in the Arctic Circle Wed, 14 Feb 18, 8:40amSnøhetta just revealed designs for the world’s first energy-positive hotel in the Arctic Circle—an incredible proposal given the region’s below-freezing temperatures...
- Snhetta unveils designs for worlds first energy-positive hotel in the Arctic Circle Tue, 13 Feb 18, 9:30pmSnøhetta has revealed designs for the world’s first energy-positive hotel in the Arctic Circle—an incredible proposal given the region’s below-freezing temperatures...
- Incredible net-zero floating home cleans the water around it Mon, 5 Feb 18, 9:16pmWhat if a home could improve the environment around it? That’s the question architect Michelle Lanker of Lanker Design LLC and her ecologist husband Bill Bloxom put to the test when they designed their new getaway—a floating...
- Shanghai flying car tower to clean the air with a 50,000-plant vertical forest Fri, 22 Dec 17, 11:42pmFlying cars seem to be moving from the realm of science fiction to reality - and Richard's Architecture + Design (RA+D) helmed by architect Richard Moreta Castillo has already designed a net-zero tower pioneering drone car...
- Greenbuild: The world's biggest green building expo kicks off TODAY in Boston Thu, 9 Nov 17, 6:00amThe world's biggest conference dedicated to green building just kicked off in Boston - and you won't want to miss it! The Greenbuild International Conference and Expo convenes sustainable building experts, professionals and...
- Greenbuild: The world's biggest green building expo kicks off tomorrow in Boston Wed, 8 Nov 17, 6:00amThe world's biggest conference dedicated to green building kicks off tomorrow - and you won't want to miss it! The Greenbuild International Conference and Expo will convene sustainable building experts, professionals and...
- Dwell Development introduces net zero-ready homes to Seattles Georgetown neighborhood Tue, 7 Nov 17, 6:14amGreen home builder Dwell Development is taking Seattle by storm! After completing several stunning net-zero projects, including this 5-Star Built Green home in Mount Baker, the company has unveiled another two energy-efficient...
- This new energy concept from Sweden can make any building net zero Wed, 11 Oct 17, 9:46pmA new Swedish energy concept can turn any building into a net zero energy structure. Pioneered by Malmö-based company Innenco, the concept utilizes a building's thermal mass to drastically reduce energy use by around 85...
- Net-zero prefab home stacks together and expands like childrens blocks Tue, 10 Oct 17, 8:19pmWish you could expand the size of your home without breaking the bank? A group of architecture students from the University of California, Berkeley and University of Denver created RISE, an affordable and sustainable housing...
- Net-zero Genesee Park residence in Seattle is built out of recycled materials Tue, 10 Oct 17, 5:05amThis high-performance home in Columbia City, Washington is a perfect example of sustainable design. It features responsibly-harvested and recycled materials, solar power on the roof and a well-insulated, air-tight envelope...
- Solar SILO home uses light to feel much larger than its actual size Mon, 9 Oct 17, 8:30pmDaylight, fresh air, and greenery fill this self-sufficient solar home that feels much larger than its actual size. Students from the Missouri University of Science and Technology designed this net-zero dwelling, named SILO,...
- Greenbuild: The world's biggest green building expo is coming to Boston Wed, 19 Jul 17, 1:33amThe world's biggest conference dedicated to green building is coming to Boston this November - and you won't want to miss it. The Greenbuild International Conference and Expo will convene sustainable building experts, professionals...
- Dwell Development's net-zero home in Seattle is packed with sustainable goodness Thu, 29 Jun 17, 11:13pmThis 5-Star Built Green home in Mount Baker, Seattle is packed with sustainable elements - including locally and sustainably-sourced materials and net-zero building strategies...