Passive solar design takes advantage of a building’s site, climate, and materials to minimize energy use. A well-designed passive solar home first reduces heating and cooling loads through ...

Ottawa-based EkoBuilt founder Paul Kealey explains why Passive House performance depends on integrated design and on one ...

Passive House design is the best option architects have today for a net-zero future, and it is up to us and our clients to make this future a reality. The building industry accounts for nearly 40 ...

Imagine living in Ladakh, where winter temperatures can drop as low as -30°C. Traditional heating methods are not only expensive but also harmful to the environment. Enter Sonam Wangchuk, an engineer ...

Benjamin Banneker High School in Washington, D.C., designed by Perkins Eastman, is LEED Platinum–certified and one of the most energy-efficient high schools in the U.S. (Courtesy Perkins ...

A quiet revolution is reshaping the future of sustainable architecture. Instead of treating buildings merely as energy-saving shells, designers are now turning them into active power generators. With ...

Following a slew of national natural disasters—most recently the Southern California wildfires and the historic winter storm that hit Southern states—interest in durable and sustainable architectural ...