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Philippines envisions green smart city to combat pollution
Communities around the world are looking for ways to fight pollution. Wising up to the threat posing potential health hazards to residents, cities like the Philippine capital of Manila see the development of a smart city as the solution. Manila...
Simple strategies can keep summer water use in check
50% of outdoor consumption goes to waste, experts say
5 benefits of owning a green home
Numerous studies on the value of green and sustainable homes have been consistent in their findings: They’re good for the environment and the people who reside in them. Specifically, there are a host of benefits that can reduce costs, reduce...
New initiative plans to replace aging mobile homes with energy efficient houses
Deteriorating mobile homes dot the landscape across Kentucky, with thousands of residents living in structures that are the epitome of inefficiency. The intent of a new state program is to remove those dilapidated trailers and replace them with permanent, high-performing...
Take action to keep summer energy bills in check
Zehnder America offers 6 tips to save energy this summer
'Home of the future' is here
One of nation's largest builders to construct all of its homes ready to accommodate latest smart technology
Push to combat high energy bills helping boost residential insulation market
Research expects market value to surpass $36 billion by 2024
Infographic: Budgeting for home window replacement
Windows play pivotal roles in the look and, perhaps more importantly, the efficiency of a home. When it comes to replacing those windows, the task isn’t always simple – or inexpensive. You want windows that not only provide great views,...
3 advantages to building with LEED materials
Green approach contributes efficiency, value, sustainability risk
Tiny house concept offers lessons for new student housing
As times change and building practices advance, student housing has graduated as well from traditional dorm standards of simply cramming beds, desks and people into tiny spaces. A new complex converted from a former office building in the Netherlands uses...
Wis. builders works to boost visibility of zero-energy homes
Good design, ensuring buyers understand financial and lifestyle benefits are key
3D-printed efficient homes could be 'milestone' in face of labor shortage
Five houses of varying sizes going up in Netherlands
Michigan students getting lesson in sustainable home building
A group of University of Michigan students – and some prospective green builders – are erecting a sustainable home on the campus. The students are crafting the structure from straw bales and layers of adobe as part of a green...
New solar plant to power 10,000 Kansas homes
Some 10,000 homes in Kansas soon will benefit from solar power. The city of Pratt has teamed with Inovateus Solar and Kenyon Energy to build a solar farm. Once in operation – the farm is expected to be operational in...
Plastic consuming our global home
World Environment Day spotlights pending dangers, encourages everyone to minimize usage
How to save money, protect environment during drought
Conservation, technology can make significant impact
