Ashlyn is one of Forbes Home's in-house writers and a former civil engineer-turned content writer with over six years experience. Until recently, Ashlyn focused on creating content for Forbes Home as ...

Kingspan’s Insulate + Generate strategy delivers an insulated solar roof system that reduces energy demand and actively ...

On Oct. 3, 1979, the Loveland Reporter-Herald published “A place in the sun,” a feature about the “futuristic” solar home being built by Jim and Beth Crowder at 7333 Leslie Drive west of the city.

Passive solar architecture is a design strategy that optimizes a building’s energy efficiency and long-term sustainability. By relying on a building site’s solar orientation and climate, sustainable ...

Solar shingles or solar roofs are an attractive option for many homeowners because they allow you to get solar power without the bulky and unsightly solar panels. Other models on the market include ...

The passive-house building standard relies on lots of insulation and intentional design to use as little energy as possible for heating and cooling. "Things like 'passive house' have become more ...