"It was unusual at the time to have such a system and it works pretty well," Paul Grogan told BI.

Australians are no strangers to housing crises. Some will even remember the crisis that followed the second world war.

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These design are all consistent with the principles of passive house standards ... of plants that are small and not brown and grassy and not right up against the house,” Rezvani said.

“Some of the design choices we made here helped. But we were also very lucky.” These design are all consistent with the principles of passive house standards ... that are small and not ...

This beautiful tiny home on wheels boasts a myriad of sustainable features and off-grid capabilities, such as solar power and ...

Today, Nepal is building multi-billion dollar hydropower projects and importing fancy electrical appliances. But few know ...

In 2025, home design will emphasize a smooth transition between indoor and outdoor areas. Expect large windows and sliding ...

Boston officials are returning to the city’s zoning board for approval of a “net zero” requirement for new buildings ...

Immerse yourself in the magic of primitive construction as we spend 30 days building a creative solar-powered tree stump fairy house with a luxurious swimming pool! Using simple tools and traditional ...

We can sometimes use the sun’s energy directly, like when we design homes to take advantage of passive ... running a solar attic fan in the summer really cools the rest of the house.

That acronym stands for "Electric Transforming House" and it's a design carved up hand in hand ... AC Future's website mentions over 5 kW of solar being the central source of juice for the Drivable.