Many ways to reduce energy costs are expensive. Badly insulated buildings, however, offer a huge potential for cost-effective improvements. Energy consultant Christoph Lehner explains how to find the leaky spots and why heat images can do the trick.
With oil prices rising towards the historic benchmark of 100 dollars a barrel, fears of economic crisis are growing. Surprisingly, this might be exactly what we need to save the Earth's climate.
Green buildings were once the domain of visionary architects and their rich clients. Donald Soss and Steven Bushnell of Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company explain why green construction and renovation may become standard building practice, and why paying more now saves money down the road.
What is the most important source of greenhouse gas emissions - transportation or industry? Neither. Surprisingly, buildings are responsible for the biggest share. The good news: no other sector offers a cheaper ways to cut emissions and save energy.
With oil prices rising towards the historic benchmark of 100 dollars a barrel, fears of economic crisis are growing. Surprisingly, this might be exactly what we need to save the Earth's climate.
