Cob is made from a mixture of sand, clay, and straw. Ancient 'cob house' building technique may be key to cheap sustainable ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Landsea_High_Perfomance_Home_Smart_Home Sustainable living is no longer just a trend—it is a ...

Creating a sustainable and eco-friendly home is not just a trend but a necessity in today’s world. With increasing awareness of environmental issues like climate change, deforestation and water ...

The building and construction sector is the largest emitter of greenhouse gases. The sawmills of Maine generate a lot of wood waste each year: 1 million tons to be exact. For years, it was just ...

MIT engineers turn plastic waste into strong building parts that could solve housing crisis and reduce environmental impact ...

Most homeowners think of simple eco-friendly changes when it comes to sustainable home design: using LED lighting, investing in energy-efficient appliances or adding solar panels to the roof. While ...

Wittman Estes, an architecture studio based in Seattle, has unveiled the Whidbey Puzzle Prefab, an innovative take on sustainable modular housing. This 600-sq-ft (55.75-sqm) tiny prototype, located on ...

Energy efficiency and sustainability are no longer mere buzzwords; they are becoming the cornerstone of modern homes and businesses. However, the transition toward smart home technology began modestly ...

Colin Goodson knows more about energy than most people. The tall, bearded Mainer is an engineer on an offshore oil drilling ship in the Gulf of Mexico. But when it came time for him to build a home in ...

Your home can reflect your style and your family, but it can also reflect your values. Building with an eye to a sustainable future can also focus on comfort and energy savings. Addison Homes won the ...

If you plan to sell a home in 2025, consider its green features. Eco-friendly upgrades can raise sales prices and draw younger buyers. Those under 40 now make up about one-third of all homebuyers.¹ A ...