The source of toxins in paints and finishes is a variety of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) which, until recently, were essential to the performance of the paint. New environmental regulations, and ...

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 ...

As an energy industry executive, John Ardill knows just how hard it is to turn natural resources into usable energy. But when he started looking for a new home a couple of years ago, energy efficiency ...

The COVID-19 pandemic has hit the construction market hard across the board. However, for firms providing sustainable design and construction, the impact of the crisis may have more profound effects.

There's a lot wrong with the American homebuilding and real estate industries, and Chris Briley, Josh Fedorka and Mony Hang want to fix them. Contractors have been building houses essentially the same ...

Sustainability is not a trend it’s a movement that’s changing the way we live, furnish, and design our homes. And it’s in the spotlight this year with the green home design trend leading the charge on ...

Stantec provided engineering support on Atlassian's new HQ in Sydney. At 40 stories, the building would be the tallest hybrid timber building in the world. It will operate on 100% renewable energy.

If you thought green home design was big in 2007, wait until you see 2008. And say hello to warmer colors, goodbye to too-cool-for-school minimalism. Here’s what a sample of interior designers and ...

Green Home Systems offers solar panel installation that generates solar energy and converts it into AC energy to power your home or business. It works with brands like Panasonic, Longi and QCells as ...

If you thought green home design was big in 2007, wait until you see 2008. And say hello to warmer colors, goodbye to too-cool-for-school minimalism. Here's what a sample of interior designers and ...