Near net zero reached at Frito-Lay plant

If only more existing buildings would go "net zero". The Empire State Building has saved 40% in energy costs with a major retrofit. Now a Frito-Lay facility, a

Japanese flair for detail elevates 'earth-bricks' house by Atelier Tekuto

Photos: Toshihiro Sobajima for Atelier Tekuto Earth building is unusual in Japan, a nation better-known for its high-tech and ultra-modern architecture. That's why this single-storey earth-brick residence in Chiba, Japan by Atelier Tekuto is so striking:

Pythagoras Solar turns windows into panels of energy

Pythagoras Solar, a start-up based in San Mateo, California, is working on creating solar windows that could generate power for office buildings and

Architecture of future

Other interiorholics searched for:future architecturearchitecturefuture architecture designsFuture of architecturefuture interior designfuturistic architecturearchitecture of the futurearchitecture du futurideas of what architecture will be like in the futureproject of futureRelated posts:Garden Design Ideas10 Old and Beautiful Castles Around the WorldStockholm Subway: Art Is Everywhere You GoGlazed Architecture: Catskill Mountain HouseDavid Jameson Architect Project: Glenbrook Residence Create Indoor/Outdoor […]

Empire State Building moving to 100% wind power

The Empire State building, the tallest skyscraper in New York, will be switching over to 100 percent wind energy.

Lotus-shaped singapore museum collects rain and light

Interpreted as a lotus flower or outreached hand, the museum's roof deftly collects water and light for the museum’s use.

Hydro house concept utilizes evaporative cooling

The Hydro House, a concept home by Rael San Fratello Architects relies on the cooling effects of evapotranspiration by using a ponds in and on the home and fins on the house.

Home green home

Maybe in the future more houses will be one that euronews visited in Aarhus, Denmark. Around 50 people are living in revolutionary homes that use energy in a new way. In terms of costs, it means cutting heating bills from over 200 euros a month to less than 50, even if it is very cold. One tenant, Agnete Dorph-Jensen, explained: “We have solar cells for the lights outside and for the…