Efficiency
SCIArc & Caltech
CHIP'S Architectural concept is driven by the two sides of the net zero equation: energy production and energy consumption. Watch to find out how Team California makes the two sides meet!
Summer is a great time to gather some friends and go for a bike ride. This bicycle uses energy from the sun to help riders climb the steepest hills with very little effort!
Planet Forward
Do you have an idea for the next big innovation in green building? If you submit a video that tells your story in one minute or less, you could find it on display at the world’s largest green building expo.
Here's a scenario. You're on a 500+ mile road trip with your family. All of a sudden you're feeling sleepy at the wheel and still got to reach the destination in time. Now think about a service where you can pull into a rest area kind of a place... Read More
Having hot water in your home sure is nice, but it requires a lot of energy! This PF innovator shows a new way to heat water using energy from the sun. These solar panels are different than traditional photovoltaic cells--they are designed... Read More
Planet Forward
Viewers voted and TENNESSEE is on top in the race for the Solar Decathlon! Check out the Tennessee team's use of solar energy, insulated windows and a remote control iPad. Ask expert Bill Worthen what HIS thoughts are on the Tennessee team's Living... Read More
American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA)
When an old building is torn down, the waste material is usually just carted off to a landfill. According to the American Society of Landscape Architects, this material can be used to create parks and other greenspace where old buildings once stood... Read More
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Take a tour of the Living Light house, the University of Tennessee's submission for the Solar Decathlon 2011. The home, inspired by a long history of efficient design strategies in our area, combines performance and aesthetics to create a livable,... Read More
The homes are simple, affordable, energy-efficient curved structures resistant to natural disasters.
Check out the builder's site here.
We need to rethink the way that people live, redesigning the traditional family home to be much more sustainable in all aspects.
Ohio State's enCORE is the university's second entry into the US Department of Energy Solar Decathlon. The team is... Read More