The role of the construction industry in combating climate change is a relatively new consideration, but one that is gaining prominence on sustainability agendas at a global scale. At the recent U.N.

In the past few decades, eco-friendly and sustainable features within homes have become a necessity. While more people are conscious about where they live and what they consume, many are also ...

Would you live in a house made of straw? In the heart of California’s high desert, Mesa Sky Disk challenges everything you ...

As people all over the world grow more conscious about their environmental impact and the importance of adopting more eco-friendly practices, the tiny home movement offers a compelling alternative to ...

WHEATLAND, Wisconsin (WTMJ) -- There's a seemingly normal home on a Wisconsin farm with all the fixtures you'd expect a house to have. It has a couple of bedrooms and bathrooms. There's an oven, ...

The 660 Mezzanine tiny home is built with locally sourced timber, and despite its modest footprint, it offers all the essential amenities ...

The most immediate benefit is often seen on your monthly statements. A leaky, inefficient home is constantly wasting energy, but upgrades targeting energy consumption—such as better insulation, ...

What’s happening with sustainable living in Portugal is more than just a passing phase. It's genuinely becoming part of the culture now, popping up in the cities as much as it is in rural communities.

Those who grew up in the 1970s may recall the appearance of a brick in the bathroom toilet tank—a popular do-it-yourself water-saving measure. Fortunately, living green has become a little more ...