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Vampire Power
Probably the most evocative term among the otherwise technocratic energy vocabulary, vampire power is the continuous current that appliances and electronics draw from an outlet even when turned off.
written by: Sarah Rich01.01.09 -
Climate Control
Few things use more energy at home than the pursuitof the perfect indoor temperature.
written by: Sarah Rich01.29.09 -
Light On
The standard pear-shaped incandescent bulb thatmost of us have been using for ages has a bad reputation among environmentalists as an energy hog.
written by: Sarah Rich01.29.09 -
Sunny Delight
Sunlight transportation systems are the pinnacle of innovation in energy-efficient design.
written by: Sarah Rich01.29.09 -
On-Demand Hot Water
We don’t keep a kettle boiling on the stove all day for the one moment when we want tea, so why do we keep water heated around the clock when all we need it for is a shower or a load of laundry?
written by: Sarah Rich01.01.09 -
Zeroing In
It’s become increasingly common to hear the term “zero energy” or “zero carbon” used to describe buildings that achieve complete energy sustainability by generating as...
written by: Sarah Rich01.30.09 -
Energy Retrofit: The Now House Project
It may be simpler to build a zero-energy home from scratch than to retrofit an existing structure, but buildings constructed in the 20th century are generally the most in need of upgrades for...
written by: Sarah Rich01.01.09 -
Power Plastic
Every hour, enough sunlight hits the earth to power the entire planet for a year. But since they’re pricey—and, let’s face it, generally unattractive—solar cells are still woefully underutilized...
written by: Amara Holsteinphotos by: Hunter Freeman01.31.09 -
PEC-MAT
As more and more Americans are quickly discovering, the land beneath our feet is not quite as solid as we thought. Houses slip down hillsides, trees float down rivers, and whole cities disappear...
written by: Amara Holsteinphotos by: Hunter Freeman01.31.09 -
AgUARDIAN
Silver has been used for centuries as an antimicrobial agent.
written by: Amara Holsteinphotos by: Hunter Freeman01.31.09 -
Architect Series Dimmers
The right lighting can bring warmth and atmosphere to any room.
written by: Amara Holsteinphotos by: Hunter Freeman01.31.09 -
Lotusan Paint
Product design that takes cues from nature, known as biomimicry, has produced a num- ber of ingenious and popular products we use every day.
written by: Amara Holsteinphotos by: Hunter Freeman01.31.09 -
My Place in the Sun
Envious of the energy savings accrued by neighbors with solar panels on their roofs, but unsure how to go about putting up your own panels? Jennifer Roberts writes about the how, where, and why of...
written by: Jennifer Roberts02.02.09 -
Exploring the Solar Systems
For the past 30 years, we’ve been teased with the promise of plentiful solar energy. But for most of us, nerdy solar calculators and watches are as close as we get to realizing this promise....
written by: James Nestor02.02.09 -
Wooler Mills House
The first misconception about going solar is that it is expensive.
written by: James Nestor02.02.09 -
Clifford Avenue Homes
The cost for solar systems is not only related to how elaborate the system is—it also depends on where you live.
written by: James Nestor02.02.09 -
Panel House
Taking advantage of Southern California’s sunny skies, architect David Hertz ingrained passive solar features in almost every detail of the Panel House for client Thomas Ennis.
written by: James Nestor02.02.09 -
Solar Flair
Interested in running more than just your home on the sun’s rays? Here’s a handy introduction to some of the most innovative solar goods available.
written by: Aaron Britt02.02.09 -
101 High-Tech Materials
Remember how the Predator had skin that made him invisible? That was cool. But these high-tech materials might be even cooler.
written by: Christopher Brightphotos by: Hunter Freeman02.24.09
