Chapter at Madison will include numerous green design elements, such as green roofs, energy-saving appliances and EV-ready parking. Rendering courtesy of CRG/Lamar Johnson Collaborative From city ...

What is passive solar energy, and how can passive solar be incorporated into energy efficient home designs? A natural builder shares tips on building an energy-efficient home. To me, the art of ...

At a luncheon held recently at the Sheraton New Orleans, Bob Odell of theU.S. GreenBuildingCouncil (USGBC) unveiled a vision ofNew Orleansas a leading international city of the 21 st century. The “New ...

As the demand for inclusive and sustainable design grows, architects and design professionals must find innovative ways to integrate accessibility with environmental responsibility. Designing for ...

In today’s rapidly evolving architectural landscape, integrating modern technology is revolutionizing how we design and construct buildings. From carbon calculation to comfort, architects have ...

Simplified machine designs with fewer components run more efficiently and are less expensive to build. Older mechanical power transmission and actuator technologies, such as chain, rack and pinion and ...

Minimizing environmental impacts makes good financial sense, write HELD Architecture's Kristina Held and Future of Neighborhood Development's Trent Michels. As urban populations grow and environmental ...

Over the years, many design principles of green chemistry and engineering have been proposed. This booklet organizes these principles in a visually compelling format. The principles fall into one of ...

Oman’s mixed-use community development, The Wave Muscat, has adopted environmentally sustainable principles in its design and development. Spread along six kilometres of natural beachfront, The Wave ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening.