Passive House design is the best option architects have today for a net-zero future, and it is up to us and our clients to make this future a reality. The building industry accounts for nearly 40 ...

When Pat DeLeeuw, a retired vice provost at Boston College, and her husband, Richard Jenson, a retired math professor who taught at the school, were ready to downsize from their four-bedroom ...

House Under Shadows is actually two houses, connected through passive design elements to provide efficient space for two families in a sustainable way. The structure is located in Karnal, Haryana, ...

A Laramie company is working to lower the world’s carbon footprint one home at a time in the area and around Wyoming. Jon Gardzelewski, owner of Building Energy Research Group (BERG), focuses on ...

Dear Jim: We are planning our energy efficient dream home. We have heard about "net zero energy" designs. Are they as livable as regular efficient houses, do they look strange and how much do they ...

Surrounded by lush scenery in Harvard, Massachusetts is the Jenson-DeLeeuw Net-Zero Energy House by Paul Lukez Architecture. The dwelling is often referred to as Rivendell by the owners, a reference ...

In a residential neighborhood, the corner lot is usually the most coveted. This one needed a visionary owner—and architect—to reach its full potential. Located in Chicago’s picturesque Lincoln Park ...

Dear Jim: We are planning our energy-efficient dream home. We have heard about “net zero energy” designs. Are they as livable as regular efficient houses, do they look strange, and how much do they ...