Passive solar design is nothing new — it has probably been around as long as people have been building houses — and it has nothing to do with solar panels. It’s all about creating a comfortable space ...

A Vietnamese research team has developed a low-cost passive cooling system for PV modules based on hydrogel-coated paper that combines water flow and interfacial evaporation to reduce operating ...

Renewable energy technologies are advancing. However, building inefficiency, HVAC loads and the urban heat island effect ...

Brooklyn SolarWorks designs custom solar options to meet the needs of every kind of home -- including flat roof, landmarked, and Passive House.

A major development in sustainable architecture has enabled researchers to convert ordinary timber into an advanced thermal reservoir. In this case, lignin is removed from wood through chemical ...

Solar panels can assist homeowners and property managers in reducing electricity costs and the environmental impact of ...