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Building engineering

A man stand next to a machine with large slabs of wood.

Building high-rises, hotels and stadiums out of wood — for climate’s sake

The Big Fix

Wood used to rule much of the building world, and now, it’s poised for a comeback, as engineered wooden buildings start to become an eco-friendly alternative to concrete and steel.

A 65 by 13 foot modular unit is shown with a green insulated side and windows, dangling from a crane.

Architecture’s ‘Lego’ trend: Build rooms halfway across the world, then snap together

Business, Economics and Jobs

King County in Washington trying to convert sewage to energy

Environment

Turn off your air conditioner

Business, Economics and Jobs

How Amsterdam Wants to Deal with ‘Nuisance Neighbors’

Global Politics
The World

Untapped Energy Source

New thinking has emerged on using the earth’s own heat. Experts say geothermal systems can be installed just about anywhere since the earth is about 55 or so degrees near the top of its crust. Heat pumps run by electric motors can tap this non- polluting and virtually inexhaustible supply of energy and use it […]

Better, Greener Real Estate

Instead of location, location, location, the new mantra for smart growth real estate is location, design and sustainable building.

The World

Turning Toward the Sun

An increasing number of homeowners are finding that solar heating makes economic sense, if they can afford the installation costs.

The World

Cold Comfort

Layers, layers and more layers. That, and a philosophy of conservation, is how commentator Gussie Fauntelroy stays comfortable working indoors without heat in the winter.

The World

Colorado Energy Tax

In Aspen and Pitkin county, Colorado, a new building code requires new homes to meet a strict energy budget. Homeowners who go over the budget by consuming extra energy have the option of installing a renewable energy system or paying a hefty tax to support energy-saving projects. John Ryan reports.