Decentralized Microgridding Ca...

Jun 16, 2019 by

“The new approach could even pave the way for 100 percent self-sufficiency in power, heat, and water.”

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College of Architecture &...

Jun 16, 2019 by

Edward Mazria is an internationally recognized architect, author, researcher, and educator.

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Ed Mazria & Francesca Des...

Jun 16, 2019 by

The Next Built Environment, Today

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Letting the Sunshine In

Jun 11, 2019 by

Daylighting strategies to enhance occupant performance and comfort as well as manage operational expenses.

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Tomorrow’s Healthy Connected C...

Jun 11, 2019 by

Pocket Neighborhood author and community expert Ross Chapin shares his ideas on tomorrow’s community design.

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Is Health the New Design Imper...

Jun 11, 2019 by

Expert Carl Seville speaks to healthy building program certifications and processes that are gaining popularity.

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Flow Hive takes the hassle out...

Jun 11, 2019 by

Stuart and Cedar Anderson come from a long line of beekeeping, but the father and son duo are revolutionizing the beekeeping world with their own invention, the Flow Hive.

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Why the Building Sector May Be...

Jun 2, 2019 by

Architects have enormous sway in specifying building materials and modes of operation; they also understand the political, budget, and client-education barriers to executing zero-carbon designs better than anyone.

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‘Gas Is a Loser and It&#...

Jun 1, 2019 by

“Despite desperate attempts by the oil and gas industry to persuade policymakers that their products have a future in a climate-safe world, a rational look at the data clearly shows otherwise.”

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‘Chernobyl’ TV miniseries: the...

Jun 1, 2019 by

The 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster was a global wake-up call, a human tragedy that is still unfolding.

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It’s Too Late for a Green New ...

May 26, 2019 by

We all owe a huge debt of gratitude to those who have articulated the Green New Deal (GND), especially Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and the Sunrise Movement.

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HOW TO KEEP SAFE IN A WIRELESS...

May 25, 2019 by

We are honored to have the renowned 5G and wireless expert and activist, Dafna Tachover, Esq. here in Encinitas for a presentation.

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An (Even More) Inconvenient Tr...

May 22, 2019 by

Why Carbon Credits For Forest Preservation May Be Worse Than Nothing

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Are Fossil Fuel Companies Dest...

May 16, 2019 by

New research links carbon emissions from the major oil and gas producers to dangerous changes in the oceans’ chemistry

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Green roofs to take over NYC s...

May 16, 2019 by

Moments before Earth Day, New York City passed a major Climate Mobilization Act with new regulations for reducing emissions and becoming a more resilient city — including requiring all new buildings to have green roofs.

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What We Did Not Learn from the...

May 13, 2019 by

Inside and beyond those white boxes, there are ideas for building a better world.

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Is Health the new Design Imper...

May 9, 2019 by

Pocket Neighborhood author and community expert Ross Chapin shares his ideas on tomorrow’s community design.

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Can Housing Boost Human Evolut...

May 2, 2019 by

Data could be one of our strongest allies combatting climate change risks.

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Climate Friendly Farming Is Ta...

Apr 30, 2019 by

New York wants to fight climate change through good farming. Here’s the dirt.

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It’s Not Coming, It’s Here: Bi...

Apr 29, 2019 by

“WE ARE NOW TRULY IN UNCHARTED TERRITORY.”

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The Shocking Doomsday Maps Of ...

Apr 29, 2019 by

When I wrote my first article on billionaire bunkers years ago, I never would have imagined how quickly our world was changing.

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Researchers Create ‘First-of-i...

Apr 27, 2019 by

A Finnish university has published a comprehensive global road map on how the world can reduce its carbon emissions before the 2050 deadline – and the research says that it is quite feasible.

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Washington and Nevada join the...

Apr 25, 2019 by

The peer pressure to clean up the electric grid is gripping the country.

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Study: Home Wildfire Resistanc...

Apr 24, 2019 by

A recent side-by-side comparison at the IBHS Research Center shows how builders can construct more fire-resistant homes.

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Make America Graze Again

Apr 22, 2019 by

Nashville’s Zach Richardson uses sustainable practices — and a flock of sheep — to clear overgrown landscapes.

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This solar-powered school prod...

Apr 17, 2019 by

This timber elementary school and kindergarten in Switzerland boasts more than just good looks —

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The Pragmatic Outlaw Swims Bac...

Apr 16, 2019 by

Aaron Betsky says that Craig Hodgetts’ writings remind us how to make architecture for today and tomorrow.

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When dam burst, here’s how one...

Apr 9, 2019 by

Flooding is a perennial danger for people living along Great Plains watersheds. But this spring the challenge has been epic in scale, calling forth individual resilience and the bonds of community.

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Industrial Hemp Is The Answer ...

Apr 5, 2019 by

Over the last three weeks, the Houston, TX area has been besieged by chemical fires—the latest resulting in the death of one person and the hospitalization of two others.

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Future Strategies for Next Gen...

Apr 1, 2019 by

Despite efforts to reduce global fuel consumption, society continues its insatiable and accelerating demand for energy.

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