Air trees: the Madrid experiment by Kirsten Dirksen on June 1, 2009 When the city of Madrid (Spain) sponsored a contest calling for ideas to climatically transform a neighborhood- to battle the …
On-grid solar: selling back to your utility by Kirsten Dirksen on May 30, 2009 It’s allowance for off-the-grid living has given solar power buzz, but its on-grid capacities are what are driving the market. …
Dye sensitised thin film: wearable solar that works w/o sun by Kirsten Dirksen on May 30, 2009 A company based in Cardiff, England can transform a roll of metal foil into a half-mile roll of flexible solar …
Passive solar design: budget solar by Kirsten Dirksen on May 30, 2009 Ancient Greeks built their homes to take full advantage of the sun’s rays, and the Romans continued the tradition adding …
A corporate campus with free bikes & an edible landscape by Kirsten Dirksen on May 30, 2009 Like their eco-friendly fabrics, clothing company Patagonia tries to push the limits of sustainability on campus. They’ve built a power …
Permaculture: a smart house by Kirsten Dirksen on May 30, 2009 A permaculture home is a home in tune with nature, but that doesn’t mean it’s low-tech. Mark Feichtmeir and Karen …
Solar cookers: baking with the sun by Kirsten Dirksen on May 30, 2009 Using the sun’s energy to cook your lunch or dinner is possible. It’s more popular in countries where access to …
The economics of Solar by Kirsten Dirksen on May 30, 2009 One of the biggest complaints about solar panels is their expensive, but to make an informed decision about their to …
Brewing beer with sun, wind and a bit of cogeneration by Kirsten Dirksen on May 27, 2009 Given the energy and water used to create beer, brewers are continually looking for new ways to lower their footprint. …
Buyer’s guide to solar: from rebates to sprayable panels by Kirsten Dirksen on May 27, 2009 Solar power is no longer just for techies or celebrities, like Leonardo DiCaprio, Carlos Santana or Edward Norton. Thanks to …