As an established and proven source of renewable energy, geothermal building technologies, in particular heat-pump systems, are promoted by green building advocates the world over. The U.S.

There are a lot of gray areas when it comes to going green. Installing solar panels and harnessing wind power may be ideal but not always realistic. Many green-living wannabes run into a daunting ...

In our fast-paced, technology-driven world, the idea of building a green home using traditional techniques might sound like you’d be taking a step backward. However, it's important that we re-evaluate ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Sometimes the most eco-friendly options are the most simple. One Canadian family has used low-tech building techniques to ...

Being known as environmentally friendly isn’t just for tree-huggers anymore. A mainstream push for green building has many local architects scrambling to become a part of the scene. “This is the next ...

A new eco-friendly apartment complex with a passive house design in Pennsylvania does not require its renters to pay energy bills. The entire building is energy-efficient due to the way it's ...

With real estate accounting for 40% of global greenhouse gas emissions, an increasing number of eyes are on the industry to reduce its carbon footprint, not only in terms of operational carbon ...

LENOX — The Board of Selectmen has approved the Lenox Green Building Challenge, an innovative, voluntary program aimed at encouraging builders to incorporate energy conservation measures and other ...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $15,000 to the Center for Ecological Technology in Pittsfield, Mass., for a program that promotes green building techniques. The Resource ...

According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, green building is the practice of creating structures and using processes that are environmentally responsible and resource-efficient ...

Nearly two dozen King County employees have been honored for their roles in the county’s green building efforts, according to a press release from the county executive’s office. The employees were ...

Summary: There are many ways to be green, but three energy-related technologies stand out for their potential to positively impact the planet. As prices for oil, natural gas, and electricity spiral ...