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A House That Is as Green as It Gets

Architecture California Energy Efficiency Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Real Estate and Housing (Residential) Solar Energy Sustainable Living

A House That Is as Green as It Gets

A down-to-earth couple in California asked for a structure that was guaranteed to be net-zero energy.

By Zahid Sardar

As Traditional Bulbs Fade Out, LED Lights Keep Improving

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As Traditional Bulbs Fade Out, LED Lights Keep Improving

They last much longer, can be dimmed and now produce light in a variety of colors.

By Arlene Hirst

A Brooklyn Brownstone Gets an Aggressive Passive Push into the 21st Century

Architecture Brownstones Carroll Gardens (Brooklyn, NY) Energy Efficiency Home Repairs and Improvements Real Estate and Housing (Residential)

A Brooklyn Brownstone Gets an Aggressive Passive Push into the 21st Century

Updating a Victorian brownstone in Carroll Gardens according to Passive House principles didn’t mean sacrificing the charm.

By Stephen Wallis

Britain’s Soaring Energy Costs Strain Crisis Responders

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Britain’s Soaring Energy Costs Strain Crisis Responders

Families in chilly, drafty homes are seeking help. The response may be a blanket and thick socks, while some doctors are writing prescriptions for heat.

By Eshe Nelson