Shoreline Townhouses is a new residential project in Hastings by Phoenix Trinity. They’ve chosen bio-charcoal pyrolysis as their method of carbon offsetting.

A screwpile foundation can go in as quickly as few days whereas it will take weeks to complete a slab foundation. You won’t have to fret about groundwork and soil disposal.

If we were able to cover the desert in solar cells in its entirety, we would get 54,000,000TWh of electricity. The funny thing is that we only need 18,000TWh (that’s how much electricity we consume worldwide).

Allegedly the first commercial building to feature a wall covered in solar panels. This Spanish hotel looks so impressive.

Much of Europe is on a steady rise. Recession? What recession? Our dear England? No comments on that one – for the size and quality probably the most overpriced houses in the whole wide world… and contiunuing to rise

Investors and developers are yet to be convinced about building green to be a profitable business trend. Even if they sell green houses at a premium, their profits will somewhat decline.

From the investor point of view, it’s probably the best moment to start investing in renewable energy. The source of solar energy is free, and for the time being its supplies are unlimited. If any company now announced retail sales of a 40% efficient solar cell, its share value would go through the roof.

The deadline to enter this year’s Postcode Lottery Green Challenge is 31st July 2010. They are mainly looking for new technologies and services that can contribute to an eco-friendly lifestyle and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

So, how do we approach green retrofitting of commercial buildings? Five simple steps here.

It was revealed that the leasehold price on this Lammas Eco Village plot would be £40,000. Although this is pretty much like our ancestors used to live, it will take some time for the general public to appreciate eco villages and consider slowing down and living in the rhythm of Nature.

According to Kevin Matthews, Editor in Chief of the Architecture Week, half of the buildings the US would have 25 years from now, have yet to be built. Builders and designers have a huge responsibility.

Have you ever dreamt about an eco lake house? How’s this for an inspiration? This house is using a ground source heat pump. Did you know that if you go for the pillar foundation you can incorporate the heat pump pipes in the pillars? Saves money.