When Simon Duffy gets another energy bill, his heart sinks. “It’s madly expensive,” he says. Mr Duffy lives in a traditional ...

Taylor Oakley, with Beazer Homes, talks about some of the efficient technology ... to $600 for a comparable older home. The Energy Star-certified design also promises no air leakage, solar ...

From the Lego House to CopenHill, the Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has been responsible for some of the most extraordinary ... Piranesian is also very energy efficient for a building of its size ...

Daniel Colombini, architect, center. Daniel Colombini, a principal at Goldman Copeland, the New York City-based consulting engineering firm, has won ...

Energy-efficient appliances ... Fresh-air systems keep indoor air clean. The homes use so little energy that solar could offset most or all energy utility costs. The project was developed by ...

Choosing a more efficient ... sources is often the most cost-effective at installation. However, heat pumps and solar energy systems will cost less in the long run. Rural homes may benefit more ...

Many of the environmentally-friendly upgrades that turn a home into an energy efficient one are cost-prohibitive for builders outside of luxury homes. As popularity for efficient housing grows, can ...

Washington tops the leaderboard as the most energy-efficient state with South Carolina ... Consumers can boost energy efficiency by weatherizing their homes or updating to green tech, including ...

When shopping for appliances, opt for those with energy ... efficient appliance is like a good investment: It pays off every month. When it comes to buying appliances, most people get dazzled by ...

Working with Champion Homes, iUnit Communities developed a 380-square-foot modular studio apartment that has been used as a prototype for joint research at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.

Increasing ROI in affordable housing requires a blend of thoughtful design, sustainable planning and modern construction ...