One of the biggest challenges firefighters face involves tailoring their tactics to the ever-changing construction industry. Often, materials used, especially on rooftops, pose specific challenges ...

A roof tile that harnesses solar energy to heat water and generate electricity, has been invented by an Australian industrial designer. The plastic tile is filled with solar cells and connects to a ...

Tesla founder and CEO Elon Musk wasn’t kidding when he said that the new Tesla solar roof product was better looking than an ordinary roof: the roofing replacement with solar energy gathering powers ...

Building-integrated photovoltaics won't make your inner architecture critic wince, but you may have to make a trade-off on efficiency. In a software-driven world, it's easy to forget about the nuts ...

As you travel around Britain, the distinctive characteristics of villages and towns change markedly as architectural styles vary from region to region. This is partially down to local preferences and ...

Tesla is now accepting deposits for its new solar roof system, offering an "infinity" warranty for tiles that integrate solar power into roof coverings. Installations will begin in June, the company ...