2010 August

Passive Houses Worth Examining to Save Energy

August 2, 2010 By Glenn Meyers 3 Comments

Having a housing world full to the brim with green energy options, running from many variations of wind power to solar geothermal and biofuels, one of the most effective and low-cost energy options exists is the simple passive house like the Boston home shown here by photographer Martin LaMonica on CNET. Elsewhere, Nabih Tahan, in [...]

New Kennedy Institute Seeks LEED

August 2, 2010 By Dawn Killough 1 Comment

Newly revealed renderings of the Edward M. Kennedy Institute, designed by Rafael Vinoly, provide the public with a sneak peek at this innovative building.

Creative Reuse of a Garage Door

August 1, 2010 By Chris Keenan 4 Comments

When you buy a new garage door, hopefully one that is green, the old one is typically taken away and disposed of in a land fill. While some companies will take the old door and try to refurbish and sell it or will recycle the material, others simply toss it. But there are many creative [...]