Midlatitude Mildew: Indoor Mold Growth Is Influenced More by Location Than Building Type
In a surprising study result, more numerous and diverse varieties of fungi inhabit temperate zone households than dwellings in tropical climes
Do Green Building Standards Minimize Human Health Concerns?
A new report argues that green building standards are weighted too heavily toward energy conservation
Over the Top: Data Show "Green" Roofs Could Cool Urban Heat Islands and Boost Water Conservation
Quantifying their urban climate change-mitigating effects is an important step in getting green roofing initiatives off the ground
Home Sweet Earthship: Building a Self-Sufficient Bio-House from Old Tires and Recycled Cans
An Earthship is in and of the Earth—that is, constructed responsibly out of earthen materials and built into the ground. It also is autonomous from outside help, such as a power grid
Green Architecture: What Makes a Structure a "Living Building"?
A Pacific Northwest organization has the defined an environmentally sound structure as one that generates its own energy, captures and treats all of its water, operates efficiently, and is aesthetically pleasing
Advice on Creating a Rooftop Garden
The ecological benefits of gardening on your roof
Slide Show: Top 10 Earth- and People-Friendly Buildings
The American Institute of Architects pick their top examples of building projects that marry form and function for both human and environmental needs
A Magnificent Seven: Green Buildings Show How to Build Better
More energy-efficient buildings are the cheapest, fastest way to reduce energy demand--and the greenhouse gas emissions causing climate change
Getting Everyone a Straight Flush
The World Toilet Summit, underway in Macau, looks to improve sanitation for the 2.5 billion people without hygienic toilets. Steve Mirsky reports. More info at www.worldtoiletevents.com
From Thrones to Robo-Commodes: The Pitfalls of Inventing a Better Toilet
Rose George's book The Big Necessity: The Unmentionable World of Human Waste and Why It Matters examines the ins and outs of sanitation; this excerpt explores the cutting edge of toilet technology
Go Ahead, Say It: Shit--There, Now We Can Seriously Discuss Sanitation
ScientificAmerican.com chats with Rose George, author of a book that goes where few books have gone before
Staying Cool: Green Insulation Gets Warm Reception
Greensulate—made from mushrooms and agricultural waste—promises natural protection from heat and cold