U.S. residential solar companies are preparing for a steep drop in business this year after the expiration of a federal tax ...

Trying to live sustainably doesn't work so well when your finances are upside down. That's what one woman learned the hard ...

When temperatures spike, the homes that have already stood for generations are often the first to buckle. You feel it in ...

Could it be key to preventing your home overheating in summer?

Designing a home that remains cool during hot months and warm in cold months doesn’t just improve comfort, it dramatically cuts energy costs and reduces dependence on artificial heating and cooling ...

A local architect team is working to try and offset the load onto the system by designing sustainable buildings and homes to save on rising energy costs.

In the aftermath of the wildfire that swept through Los Angeles’ Pacific Palisades last January, reports circulated of a house, designed to the Passive House standard, that was still standing, ...

The homeowners prioritized sustainability, leading to a custom design that maximized passive solar gain and energy efficiency. Site challenges, including slope and orientation, were addressed through ...

Eric Tse’s house in Toronto brings together sustainability and sanctuary. The 2,400-square-foot duplex meets the Passive House standard, achieving robust insulation and clean interior air. Yet Tse’s ...

People with rooftop solar panels got their power back almost immediately. The ‘entire neighborhood benefits,’ one resident said. People with rooftop solar panels got their power back almost ...

Living off-grid means creating a home independent of public utilities like water, electricity, or sewage systems. Many of these self-sufficient dwellings use renewable energy, collect rainwater, and ...