Sealing up leaks, installing a waterproof slab in the cellar, and going solar are some of the things Brooklynites are doing to green their homes.

The passive-house building standard relies on lots of insulation and intentional design to use as little energy as possible for heating and cooling. "Things like 'passive house' have become more ...

The look is a striking contrast of black elements and mass-produced timber. Man builds extraordinary home with incredibly ...

As I discussed in last week’s column ("Resilience: Dramatically Better Building Envelopes," Jan. 4), a resilient home is extremely well-insulated, so that it can be kept warm with very little ...

Following the first energy crisis in 1973 there was a rush to heat homes with the sun. It was a tinkerer's paradise, with all manner of solar heating systems migrating from garage workshops to ...

Jun. 12—Building a passive solar adobe home wasn't the norm in 1982. But studio artist and Zen practitioner Susan Linnell, driven by a desire for efficiency and an interest in architecture, knew what ...

John Avenson fell in love with his home more than four decades ago. The year was 1981. That’s when Avenson, a young engineer at the Bell Telephone Co., caught an ad for an event called a Passive Solar ...

The three-story residence catches attention with its stacked cube shapes. Architect unveils stunning 'Nest' cabin with head-turning design: 'Reflects the natural beauty' first appeared on The Cool ...

Before this architect award-winning home was designed and built, a much different home stood at 27 Cunningham St, Northcote.

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - From the moment Dane Parker and his wife moved into their Wausau home, they embarked on a new journey to conserve energy. A decision they were positive in making. “Technology in ...