Renewable energy technologies are advancing. However, building inefficiency, HVAC loads and the urban heat island effect ...

On Oct. 3, 1979, the Loveland Reporter-Herald published “A place in the sun,” a feature about the “futuristic” solar home being built by Jim and Beth Crowder at 7333 Leslie Drive west of the city.

Brooklyn SolarWorks designs custom solar options to meet the needs of every kind of home -- including flat roof, landmarked, and Passive House.

Passive solar architecture is a design strategy that optimizes a building’s energy efficiency and long-term sustainability. By relying on a building site’s solar orientation and climate, sustainable ...

Ashlyn is one of Forbes Home's in-house writers and a former civil engineer-turned content writer with over six years experience. Until recently, Ashlyn focused on creating content for Forbes Home as ...

The passive-house building standard relies on lots of insulation and intentional design to use as little energy as possible for heating and cooling. "Things like 'passive house' have become more ...