Passive solar architecture is a design strategy that optimizes a building’s energy efficiency and long-term sustainability. By relying on a building site’s solar orientation and climate, sustainable ...

A worker walks into the back of the Conservatory Apartments in Chicago's Garfield Park neighborhood on Aug. 2, 2023. The apartments are being constructed to the Passive House standard that combines ...

Clear Heart Redwood ceilings line the main level of the home. Cameron Carothers/Carothers Photo for Sotheby’s International Realty The 3,700-square-foot abode has an unconventional layout with four ...

FAYETTEVILLE -- The Magnolia House in the Washington-Willow historic district is on track to meet the gold standard of energy efficiency by becoming the state's first certified Passive House, ...

OSSINING — Daniel Colombini always wanted to build a net-zero house (a home that produces more energy than it consumes), and his dream came true last summer when the Westchester native moved into the ...

“As the city races to retrofit its building stock and meet carbon reduction goals, Passive House offers a solution that’s not just idealistic—it’s practical and proven.” The courtyard at 326 Rockaway ...

During high wind events, utility-scale solar assets are often automatically tilted to a stowed position to prevent damage and downtime from repairs. High wind can cause solar panels to vibrate and ...

CUPACLAD is a natural slate façade system that perfectly balances aesthetics, durability, and sustainability—everything contemporary architecture demands. Made from 100 percent natural slate, it helps ...

The California wildfires are still ravaging the Los Angeles area a week after they started. The stories of residents who live in the area and have lost everything are heartbreaking. Against this ...