Architects and engineers drive much of today’s building design process. Together, they are responsible for major design decisions encompassing everything from aesthetics and layout to structure and ...

An interdisciplinary team at Graz University of Technology is revolutionising the design of sustainable buildings. The advantages and disadvantages of different construction measures are visualized in ...

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 ...

Green buildings are a revolutionary approach to building and design that strive to achieve a balance between human living and the natural environment. Throughout their whole existence, they integrate ...

ASHRAE announced a call for papers for the Fourth International Conference on Efficient Building Design to be held Oct. 1-2, 2020, at the American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon. “Efficient ...

Energy-efficient building design starts with the building envelope, but the building systems have a tremendous impact on energy use as well. Commercial buildings consume a large portion of energy in ...

This story was produced by Billie Pollisotto and distributed by Next Net. Cities setting bold climate goals are no longer relying on outdated blueprints. Ambitious emissions targets are pressuring ...

Plants grow on the roof. A device that looks like a crystalline sculpture sucks moisture from the air. And a sensor figures out when no one's home, switching off the lights and air conditioning.

LONDON & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sefaira, a leader in energy efficiency software for building design, construction and management, today announced the public launch of Sefaira Concept - a new web ...

alliantgroup works with firms that design and develop technical specifications to help them claim tax deductions for their design work on government owned buildings that meet energy efficient ...

Discussion about more sustainable schools often begins and ends with one statement: It’s too expensive. The realities of funding school construction make it difficult for districts to weigh the short- ...

(PhysOrg.com) -- The use of daylighting drives the size of the NREL's new super energy efficient Research Support Facility as well as the features of its windows. Artists find inspiration in many ways ...