The design by SOM features staggered floor plates and double-height openings that promote airflow and daylight.

Behind the project details about VITA, presently the largest Passive House condominium project in New York City.

A new composite material with passive cooling has been found to raise both the power and longevity of solar cells.

White or reflective roofs significantly reduce temperatures. Atlanta is the latest city to mandate their adoption.

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This series describes the process of designing and building a sustainable home, which is passing tests for airtightness and ...