green building
World’s First LEED Platinum Certified Convention Center Goes To…Vancouver
Vancouver builds the world’s first LEED platinum certified convention center complete with a 6-acre greenroof. This one LEED building that can actually live up to the certification.
The Bloom Energy Server (Bloom Box): Clean(er), Abundant And Cheap Energy In Your Backyard
The Bloom Energy Server (aka Bloom Box) has the energy industry, as well as most everyone else, buzzing about the potential effect such a device could have on the way we produce, distribute, and pay for energy. Abundant, cheap, and clean energy for every household. Is it too good to be true?
Creative Use Of Unconventional Building Materials
A couple of pretty cool examples of unconventional building materials being used as..well…building materials.
Seoul Adds Another Impressive Sustainable Structure To Its To-Do List
South Korea’s soon to be constructed Digital Media City Landmark Tower will be the tallest building in East Asia…and one of the greenest as well.
Lowe’s Stores In California Begin Sale Of DIY Solar Panels
In an effort to cater to the growing green building trend, Lowe’s has begun to offer DIY solar PV panels at 21 of its stores in California. Unfortunately, there is nothing ‘DIY’ about proper solar installation.
EnOcean Wireless/Batteryless Technology Utilizes Free Ambient Energy To Operate
EnOcean’s wireless/batteryless radio modules could solve many of the practical, economical and environmental problems associated with wireless technologies.
Panasonic Will Soon Be Offering Green Homes In Addition To Greener TVs
Marking a philosophical shift in the way Panasonic sees the future, the electronics maker plans to invest $1 billion before 2012 to transition its principal business focus to equipping homes and buildings with solar power and energy saving technologies.
SolarWall Increases PV Efficiency While Passively Heating Building Interior
Conserval’s SolarWall does double duty when it comes to harnessing power and heat from the sun.
Control Your House With Your iPhone! Ok, Just The Thermostat
A new iPhone/iPod Touch app allows homeowners to control their thermostats from anywhere in the world (with an internet connection).
Cooper Union For The Advancement Of Science And Art: Stunningly Sustainable
Thom Mayne and Morphosis achieve beauty and function once again with the new Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art building in New York City.
