At the Wall of Wind, engineers blow homes apart to learn how to save them
Extreme weather threatens millions of manufactured homes. Researchers are looking for practical ways to make them more more wind resilient. Source: Grist.
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UNEP: Opportunity has ‘been lost’ to meet 1.5C warming limit without ‘overshoot’
A temporary breach of the 1. 5C global-warming limit is now “inevitable” following “decades of insufficient climate action”, says the UN… The post UNEP: Opportunity has ‘been lost’ to meet 1.
Thoughts on Tesla–SpaceX Merger — Readers Chime In
I just wrote yesterday about the growing suspicion that Tesla and SpaceX will merge. Despite reading and writing about this many times, though, it’s a little hard to believe — in part because it’s…
The Boring Company Uses Tesla Model 3 Sleds To Shuttle Shipping Containers Through Its Tunnels
The Boring Company uses Tesla Model 3 battery packs and powertrains to shuttle shipping containers through its tunnel system, without an inch to spare. Source: InsideEVs.
New BYD Seagull Is A Big Deal
BYD launched the new Seagull in China on Tuesday. BYD’s smallest car is not as small now. Source: CleanTechnica.
Mercedes’ new GLC 400 EV crushes range estimates, driving nearly 400 miles
The new 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC 400 4Matic EV has an EPA-estimated range of up to 331 miles, but in the real world, it will likely go even farther. more… Source: Electrek.
Tesla and SpaceX take first step towards merger, would dilute all shareholders
Tesla and SpaceX have both formed special committees within their corporate boards to explore the possibility of merging the two companies according to Elon Musk, who is CEO of both companies. The merger could…
Piedra Bay House / U-Guide Space Design Atelier
At Casa Piedra Bay, the landscape is not simply contemplated; it becomes an essential part of the experience of inhabiting the house. Located in Palmar de Ocoa, Azua, Dominican Republic, the project emerges from…
Having trouble visualizing my new house before construction?
hi, I’m planning a new home and was having trouble picturing how the house would look on the actual property from the floor plans alone. I found and try this…
For the purpose of installing hardwood flooring in a room above a garage, is the garage considered an unconditioned space?
The garage has been drywalled, taped and mudded. I assume that this is still considered to be an unconditioned space, right?I ask because I’m trying to determine what kind of…
BuildingGreen participates in the annual Net Zero Conference
BuildingGreen participates in the annual Net Zero Conference; the annual L.A. event drew attendees dedicated to reaching new green milestones toward a climate positive world
With a Trifecta, Pennsylvania Democrats Would Pass Energy Reforms and Rein in Data Centers
It’s been more than three decades since Democrats held a trifecta in Pennsylvania, but the prospect of a blue wave in next month’s elections has Gov. Josh Shapiro and party leadership optimistic that their…