By Anna Haefele In 1978, California passed Title 24, a landmark legislation that unified building codes and mandated energy efficiency for new and modified buildings....
Archive for category: Energy Efficiency
Inflation Reduction Act Brings Renewed Hope for Climate Action
By DR. MIRIAM ACZEL After refusing to support the nearly $2 trillion Build Back Better Act last year, Sen. Joe Manchin III (D-WV) has...
Designing for Net-Zero: How Architecture Influences Energy Demand
By Anna Haefele When it comes to energy efficient buildings, what often comes to mind are active design components like modern appliances, LED lightbulbs, electric vehicle...
Peak Performance: Enhancing Household Health and Comfort
By DR. MIRIAM ACZEL Home performance describes how the different systems in a home work together to create comfortable, healthy, and energy-efficient indoor environments....
6 Tips for Saving Electricity
By Enrique Hormillo Electricity is a necessity for modern life, and almost all devices you use every day require this resource. However, the level of...
Worms and Wine: A California Winery’s Sustainable Solution
By DR. MIRIAM ACZEL In recent years, California has suffered from water shortages. This year’s severe drought—and previous ones—have led to the loss of...
The Aardehuizen Project: A Bold Vision for a Community Microgrid
By Erin Yu Characterized by a distinctive architecture of domes and glass panels, the Aardehuizen is a picturesque community of 23 homes located in Olst, Netherlands that was...
The War of the Currents: DC vs. AC
By DR. MIRIAM ACZEL The increasing frequency of power outages, as well as the growing severity of natural disasters like wildfires, poses significant threats...
How to Make Your Office Building More Sustainable
By Adrian Johansen As the years go by, more people are paying attention to the environment than ever before, and many want to...
Tips and Tricks for Clean Green Business Operations
By MIRIAM ACZEL The power of collective environmental action should not be a surprise when it comes to promoting the transition to a cleaner, greener planet....