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.

AI-designed materials cool better than paint and save energy. Their uses span homes, clothes, and space tech. A new class of ...

Researchers adjusted the composition of perovskite solar cells to make them receptive to different wavelengths of light.

Greenwood Zero is testing for certification of strict energy-reducing standards of the European design principles ...

The secret to keeping the home comfortable lies largely in the design of its corrugated zinc roofs.Houses We Love: Every day we feature a remarkable space submitted by our community of architects, ...

On a block in Boston, three passive houses generate more electricity than they use. A full neighborhood of 18 houses is coming next.

Turning down your water heater's temperature can save you some money on water heating costs, which according to the Department of Energy account for 14% to 18% of your home's monthly energy budget.

Passive House also allows architects to identify problem areas in their designs. If the house loses too much heat in the winter, architects can redesign thermal bridges to reduce heat transfer or ...

While the clamour for air conditioning units grows louder, an impactful approach to combating such heat exists, rooted in scientific understanding and sustainable principles — passive design.

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 ...