These buildings can come in any shape or size, so long as their design embodies more than just a greenwashed buzzword ...

Multiple buildings on Penn’s campus have been designated with certifications from the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design program. The buildings — which include the Vagelos Laboratory for ...

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 ...

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 ...

At a time when environmental consciousness is becoming ever more vitally important, the housing industry is making itself at home in the middle of this profound transformation. Sustainable housing was ...

In keeping with Northwestern University’s commitment to be a national leader in sustainability to establish the University standard for incorporation of sustainable practices into the process of ...

Traditional craftsmanship meets modern innovation in the work of New Jersey–based Scandic Builders. The environmentally conscious builder utilizes recycled and sustainable materials, renewable energy ...

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 ...

Flooding and wildfires are leaving the world damaged, but how will we rebuild? That is a question that comes up time and time again. Concrete blocks and wood framed 2×4’s are both commonly used ...

My classmates and I saw firsthand how product design can positively engage the community through use of sustainable and recycled materials as well as effective storytelling.” –Zoe Turner, student and ...

The 200,000-square-foot Credit Human Federal Credit Union project aims to establish new benchmarks for efficiency, comfort, and sustainability. The Credit Human Federal Credit Union headquarters in ...

Similar to a chameleon that changes color to blend in with its environment, architecture must constantly evolve and adapt to changing demands. A few decades ago, homes used to be associated solely ...