In the midst of a global affordable housing crisis, we need higher-density residential developments in cities. It’s hard enough to battle all the NIMBY-ism that limits available units. But all too ...

The cold blast of an air conditioner can be a relief as temperatures soar, but 'A/C' units require large amounts of energy and can leak greenhouse gases. Today, scientists report an eco-friendly ...

To that end, researchers have developed a new solar-light-absorbing surface that can have almost any design, pattern, and color useful for turning building facades and roofs into energy-capturing ...

Think of the wind whipping around office buildings at street level. Because wind circling a building creates a pressure differential (between the outside air and the inside air) and because that ...

The top of the Electric Tower will temporarily go dark — but return aglow with an improved lighting system. The downtown landmark, which was patterned after the Tower of Light at the 1901 Pan-Am ...

As temperatures continue to soar, air conditioning units remain a go-to solution for beating the heat. However, they consume substantial energy and can release potent greenhouse gases, making them ...

While France is well-known for gorgeous historical buildings, impressive monuments, and adorable villages, it’s not often associated with colorful cities (certainly not like Italy, Singapore, or ...

OMAHA, Neb. — The owner of a Nebraska apartment building made a colorful statement after a neighbor made some disparaging comments during a recent conversation. Ryan Basye, of Omaha, decided to paint ...

If you're tired of your traditional urban landscape, these 18 cities across the globe will offer plenty of color to brighten your view. From Thailand to Peru, these are some of the most colorful ...