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Hard Data on Urban Energy Efficiency Retrofits
A New York City study shows how energy efficiency upgrades can cut operating costs in apartment buildings
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Net-Zero-Energy Buildings Open on a California Campus
At the University of California at Davis, the first phase of the West Village project includes 315 apartments and 42,500 sq. ft. of commercial space
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Judges Dismiss Cases Over Carbon Monoxide Deaths in Aspen
An HVAC contractor and a building inspector were facing criminal charges in connection with the deaths of four people who were poisoned by carbon monoxide
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Karuna House: One Project, Three Certifications
This Oregon house is aiming for Passivhaus, LEED for Homes Platinum, and Minergie-P-ECO certifications – and plans to test the three standards’ compatibility
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Developers Plan a New Ecovillage in Pennsylvania
Homes at Three Groves Ecovillage will be designed to operate at net-zero energy and to qualify for LEED for Homes Platinum certification
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A Net-Zero Campus in New York City
Cornell University plans to build a new energy-efficient Tech Campus on Roosevelt Island in the East River
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Paths to Passivhaus in Santa Fe
The cost to build two Passivhaus homes in New Mexico was less than $140 a square foot
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Reinventing the Thermostat
Two former Apple executives develop a $250 thermostat that incorporates Apple-like design and ease of use
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Coming Up: Passive House Boston’s Fall 2011 Symposium
Set for October 15, the event will cover case studies, public policy, retrofits, performance monitoring, PHPP, and other Passivhaus topics
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EcoVillage at Ithaca Plans a Passivhaus Branch
The cohousing community’s third project will add 40 units, some built to the Passivhaus standard, to the 60 units already in place