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While scientists work to increase the efficiency of photovoltaics, designers are striving to make them sleeker, more adaptive, and easier to install. Case in point: SRS Energy's Solé Power Tile, a beautiful solar shingle that is designed to fit into standard

Imagine yourself out at the beach without sunscreen. You'll start to look like a lobster pretty quickly, won’t you? Aside from your skin turning red you're also going to start to feel dry pretty quickly as the sun depletes moisture from your body. The sun does similar damage to our houses. Here's how...

This luxury 2-bedroom elevated house design can be built in a 355 square meter lot having a minimum frontage width of 17.15 meters maintaining 1.5 meters setback on both sides.

Cool Roofs | A cool roof is one that has been designed to reflect more sunlight and absorb less heat than a standard roof. Cool roofs can be made of a highly reflective type of paint, a sheet covering, or highly reflective tiles or shingles. Nearly any type of building can benefit from a cool roof, but consider the climate and other factors before deciding to install one.

Homeowners in need of a roof replacement have multiple roofing materials available to them today with varying lifespans. Aside from their longevity, the different roofing materials each have their own characteristics—both positive and negative—that can have a significant impact on your investment. We explore the advantages and disadvantages of some of the most popular roofing materials preferred by homeowners. Find out what roof is right for you:

Contextual design can mean many things in many places. Australia is a land of open spaces and oases, where leaf cover is coveted when found - making this design by Undercurrent a kind of microcosmic idealized ecosystem within its larger environment. This leaf-roofed house is contemporary but it also

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Roofs that hold water: reduce heating and cooling costs, increase life of roof, and create a rooftop garden! Would be great on a shipping container home, as there might be a risk of collapsed roof otherwise if drainage isn't sufficient.