Daylight Provides Energy Savings At The New York Times

NYT Building

Innovative use of natural lighting in the New York Times Building saves energy, finds a recent study. Read more →

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R.I. House Suited To Wicked New England Climate

Grassy interior courtyard formed by the houses creates windbreak for a patio and sunken pool. Image by Michael Biondo via Roger Ferris + Partners.

Ocean House, on coastal Rhode Island, gives a modern twist to the classic 19th century boat shed, creating a windbreak and protecting inhabitants from solar gain. Read more →

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Energy Department Pushes For Better Building Envelope

The Department of Energy is investing in energy-saving technologies, such as air-source heat pumps. Image via Vaillant.

The Energy Department is investing $9.5 million in heat pump and building material technologies to ensure that homes and offices perform more efficiently. Read more →

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Glass Technology Opens Offices To Natural Light

EPFL Windows

A new window glass technology is being used in a Tokyo skyscraper to direct daylight as deep as 15 meters into the building’s interior and reduce energy use. Read more →

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Keep Cool And Carry On: Energy Efficient Window Trends

Serious Windows

In this summer photo gallery, we take a look at current and emerging trends in green building for keeping summer heat out while letting the light shine in. Read more →

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Windows For Energy Efficiency: Repair, Retrofit Or Replace?

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Sierra Club Green Home takes a look at options around a question everyone with windows on their homes faces eventually: repair, retrofit or replace? Read more →

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Electronically Tintable Window Brightens/Darkens Your Day, Saves $$

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Sage Electrochromics has announced the world's most energy-efficient window, which allows the triple-pane, super-insulated structure to be electronically tinted. Read more →

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