uil A rip-roaring first ride in the electric Toyota RAV4 built with Tesla By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:07:07 +0000 I liked this small battery SUV fine, though it exhibited a mysterious slowdown. If charge times are speeded up and the price kept within reason, it should sell. Full Article Transportation
uil London's Garden Bridge to bring tranquility, foot traffic to the Thames By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Feb 2014 23:15:57 +0000 Actress Joanna Lumley is behind an urban park/footbridge project in London that's, well, absolutely fabulous. Full Article Arts & Culture
uil Old toothbrushes help to keep this rubbish-built abode stay nice and toasty By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Jun 2014 20:08:06 +0000 Work is completed on Brighton Waste House, proving 'there is no such thing as waste, just stuff in the wrong place.' Full Article Remodeling & Design
uil Blu Homes taps into mod outbuilding market with new acquisition By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Nov 2012 03:53:00 +0000 In conjunction with Greenbuild 2012, prefab firm Blu Homes announces the acquisition of Modern Cabana, a family-run company specializing in stylish accessory dw Full Article Remodeling & Design
uil Chinese prefab skyscraper builder sets sights higher ... much, much higher By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Nov 2012 15:00:15 +0000 As construction begins on a 32-story prefab tower here in the U.S., Broad Sustainable Building Corp. is preparing for a similar project in China that will resul Full Article Remodeling & Design
uil Storm-ready prefab buildings set to debut at NYC beaches By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 14 May 2013 23:00:55 +0000 Garrison Architects creates a series of green modular structures to grace NYC's Sandy-ravaged beaches by Memorial Day. Full Article Remodeling & Design
uil Self-build, surprise-free starter homes offered to newbie Dutch homeowners By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 15 May 2013 20:44:47 +0000 The oldest city in the Netherlands attracts first-time homeowners with flat-pack prefab abodes free of hidden costs or complications. Full Article Remodeling & Design
uil Barcelona's 'Penthouse Flats' limit urban sprawl by building up, not out By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Jun 2015 17:30:47 +0000 In a marriage of modular building and adaptive reuse, one Spanish developer has taken to the rooftops. Full Article At Home
uil World's skinniest house built in Poland By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Nov 2012 16:39:56 +0000 The narrowest building in Poland is the work of Israeli writer Edgar Keret. Full Article Remodeling & Design
uil How to build a greenhouse By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 05 May 2010 15:02:15 +0000 Build a greenhouse. If you think a greenhouse is out of reach, think again: you can construct a simple structure, at an affordable price, in a weekend’s time. Full Article Remodeling & Design
uil Canadian cob house achieves Living Building certification By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Oct 2010 13:30:43 +0000 Eco-Sense, described as North America's first code-approved, seismically engineered load-bearing insulated cob residence, is one of the first projects to gain s Full Article Remodeling & Design
uil 5 ways to build a campfire By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Jan 2018 20:11:56 +0000 There are several different ways to start a campfire, depending on wind and what resources you have on hand. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
uil Watch this man build a log cabin from scratch By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Jan 2018 20:06:09 +0000 Shawn James retired in his mid-40s and is living off the land, including building his own log cabin in the wilderness of Ontario. Full Article At Home
uil The dream of building a coast-to-coast scenic bike trail just got real By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 14 May 2019 17:10:50 +0000 Now 50% complete, the Great American Rail-Trail spans an epic 4,000 epic miles. Full Article Travel
uil How air conditioning can heat buildings By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Jun 2012 15:39:07 +0000 A new system created by a French energy firm heats about 6 million square feet of office space, creating no emissions in the process. Full Article Energy
uil How an 'off-grid' hippie built a wind energy empire By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Sep 2013 17:33:07 +0000 Wind entrepreneur Dale Vince used to live on a bus. Now he's one of Britain's richest men, and he has big plans to transform his country. Full Article Energy
uil How snow can help build better wind turbines By www.livescience.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Jun 2014 13:46:59 +0000 The way snow dances around wind turbines is shedding light on the mysteries of how air turbulence behaves. Full Article Energy
uil Rhode Island office building is a masterwork of cargotecture [Video] By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Aug 2014 17:51:43 +0000 Take a tour of Box Office, the first commercial office building in the U.S. built from retired shipping containers. Full Article Green Workplace
uil Lessons from 2015: We have to rethink how we talk about efficiency and green building By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Dec 2015 11:57:00 +0000 We can't just build better; we have to change the way we live. Full Article Remodeling & Design
uil SpaceX buzz: Excitement builds over private flight to space station By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Mar 2012 13:37:30 +0000 Launching of the Dragon capsule will mark a significant step forward in the partnership between NASA and the private sector. Full Article Space
uil Green job of the week: YouthBuild green building specialist By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Jun 2009 02:17:31 +0000 The Eagle Ridge Institute is searching for a green building specialist as part of the AmeriCorps VISTA YouthBuild USA program. Full Article Green Workplace
uil Can a building standard help you live a healthier life? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 12 Apr 2015 21:10:49 +0000 The WELL standard picks up where LEED and other standards fear to tread. Full Article Remodeling & Design
uil Cockroaches are built for our garbage By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Mar 2018 15:12:48 +0000 The specialized DNA of cockroaches makes them dumpster divers extraordinaire. Full Article Research & Innovations
uil Charge it: IKEA builds inductive charging into furniture By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Mar 2015 19:07:11 +0000 Wireless inductive charging built into furniture is a good idea whose time has not yet come. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
uil CFL bulbs with built-in armor: A bright idea? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:29:16 +0000 ArmorLites are CFL bulbs with a special 'skin' that prevents mercury exposure if the bulb is broken. But is mercury exposure even something to worry about? Full Article At Home
uil Want to fight drought? Build wind turbines By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 11 Apr 2015 13:26:08 +0000 Renewable energy doesn't just slow climate change, it saves water too — lots of it. Full Article Energy
uil San Juan Islanders build Internet service from scratch By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Nov 2015 17:03:32 +0000 When people get together and share knowledge and resources, they can do wonders. Full Article Computers
uil Spanish company to build largest solar plant in U.S. By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Sep 2009 06:15:32 +0000 First the Danes fund the largest wind company in the U.S. Now the Spaniards are set to open a 24-megawatt solar plant in California. Why are American investors Full Article Research & Innovations
uil Moisture-resistant building products By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Apr 2010 19:47:10 +0000 Moisture-resistant building products are the first line of defense against rotting and mold, problems that can devalue our homes and cause serious health issues Full Article Green Workplace
uil Don't feel guilty for not being able to afford green products By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 03 May 2010 14:19:21 +0000 It's not what you buy that makes you green, but what you don't. Full Article Green Workplace
uil The nature museum that Sandra Martin built By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Dec 2013 20:51:55 +0000 Begun in her bedroom when she was 13, this dedicated woman’s Little Nature Museum has never stopped growing and inspiring visitors. Full Article Leaderboard
uil United Arab Emirates to build Martian mini-city By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Oct 2017 12:48:15 +0000 The massive Mars colony simulation located in the Dubai desert will be designed by Danish architect Bjake Ingels. Full Article Space
uil Now you can build your own mini Mars rover By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Aug 2018 15:15:22 +0000 NASA's open source plans for a smaller model of the Mars Curiosity rover are meant to inspire next-gen STEM students. Full Article Space
uil Chicago lawmakers make the case for bird-friendly buildings By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Mar 2019 21:14:51 +0000 Located on the Mississippi Flyway, Chicago is one of the deadliest American cities for migrating birds. But the Windy City is trying to change that statistic. Full Article Animals
uil Green building advancements seen nationwide By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Sep 2011 21:32:53 +0000 A USGBC report highlights green building advancements made in all 50 states. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
uil Top green building products of 2012 announced By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Oct 2011 17:10:20 +0000 The BuildingGreen Top 10 Green Building Products were announced at Greenbuild 2011. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
uil Watch: Greenbuild 2011 opening address By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 15 Oct 2011 17:25:04 +0000 The Greenbuild 2011 keynote address is sure to get you fired up about green building. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
uil Green building for hotels By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Oct 2011 16:49:02 +0000 Go green or get left behind. That's the message many hotel owners are hearing as they watch their competitors slash operating costs, gain respect in the communi Full Article Healthy Spaces
uil The house that LEED built: Gottfried Green Home for sale By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Nov 2011 19:21:33 +0000 USGBC founder David Gottfried is selling his Oakland bungalow which, at the time of its completion, was the highest scoring LEED-certified home in the country. Full Article Remodeling & Design
uil Weekend reads: Green jobs and green buildings By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:00:00 +0000 Recession proof green jobs, $7 million in energy efficiency savings and more. Full Article Green Workplace
uil San Francisco will host Greenbuild 2012 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:00:00 +0000 The U.S. Green Building Council's annual conference and expo will be held in San Francisco, California. Full Article Green Workplace
uil Green building grant program accepting applications By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 29 May 2012 19:04:18 +0000 Application deadline for the 2012 Affordable Green Neighborhoods Grant Program is Aug. 10, 2012. Full Article Remodeling & Design
uil Building good: Bryan Cranston unveils passive house project in Ventura By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Jun 2012 18:30:03 +0000 Bryan Cranston — the actor behind "Breaking Bad," television's favorite chemistry teacher-turned-meth manufacturer — appears at Dwell on Design to discuss Full Article Remodeling & Design
uil World Green Building Week 2012 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Sep 2012 12:00:00 +0000 'Green Buildings for Great Communities' is the theme for World Green Building Week 2012. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
uil LEED for Homes Awards recipients revealed ahead of Greenbuild 2012 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Nov 2012 15:45:38 +0000 With the U.S. Green Building Council's Greenbuild International Conference and Expo about to kick off in San Francisco, the organization announces the recipient Full Article Remodeling & Design
uil Father of LEED not a fan of 'green' buildings By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Mar 2013 20:04:16 +0000 Speaking at a sustainability and design conference in Atlanta, LEED pioneer Rob Watson explains that 'there are good buildings, and there are bad buildings.' Full Article Healthy Spaces
uil Greenbuild 2009 is carbon-neutral By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:00:00 +0000 Donations from Milliken & Company and WindCurrent will allow Greenbuild 2009 to be a carbon-neutral conference. Full Article Green Workplace
uil 'Open Building' lets our homes adapt to change By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Feb 2015 19:57:57 +0000 Why not design our homes so that we can get at the things that need to be changed? That's the idea behind "Open Building". Full Article Remodeling & Design
uil Bullitt Center: World's greenest commercial building? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2015 22:16:53 +0000 A tour of the Bullitt Center in Seattle confirms that it's as green as it can be. Full Article Green Workplace
uil This sleek Seattle home was built from bits and pieces of an old barn By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Apr 2015 17:40:15 +0000 Beauty abounds in the weather-warped details of Dwell Development's latest net-zero residence. Full Article Remodeling & Design