green building

Jun
30

UK plans up to £3.5 billion for greener homes

Two Government programmes will see extra investments that bring funding for energy efficiency and “whole-house” green makeovers to British homes
2 min read
Jun
26

Deutsche Bank's 'greentowers' win gold

Deutsche Bank has been awarded a preliminary certificate in gold from the German Sustainable Building Council for the renovation of
1 min read
Apr
22

Weirdest green building materials

By now, proponents of green construction techniques are more than familiar with things like denim insulation, locally sourced building materials
2 min read
Apr
15

Report: UK needs to stop 'misusing' buildings

Existing buildings in the UK will need to be “radically refurbished” if the Government is to meet its carbon emissions
1 min read
Mar
02

Old cars, used paper become ... homes?

If the housing industry ever springs to life again, two US firms are poised to join the revival using unconventional
1 min read
Jan
23

Five incredible eco-shelter designs

Housing is a huge source of carbon dioxide emissions, thanks both to its common dependence on high-polluting (to manufacture) materials
1 min read
Jan
20

New Vegas home: luxury minus the energy footprint

The New American Home 2009 that will highlight this week’s International Builders’ Show and Nextbuild in Las Vegas could
1 min read
Jan
15

10 eco-building innovations: plug-in floors, giant bunnies and flying hostels

Green building is in, and it’s astounding how many innovative and eco-friendly designers are out there. Here are my
2 min read
Dec
04

Forget square: it's hip to be green

Nightclubbing hardly seems like an eco-friendly activity, but more new party venues across the U.S. are touting sustainability along
1 min read