Whether it’s cutting bills, making homes more comfortable, or protecting the planet, here are some ways to approach energy ...

Building contractors IJ Curry & Son selected Diasen Diathonite Evolution natural plaster from Ecological Building Systems.

Hempitecture's manufacturing facility in Jerome County will produce environmentally friendly insulation using industrial hemp ...

Building a new home, cabin or room addition? You need to know the types of exterior building materials available and the pros and cons of each.

According to Agarwal, wool insulation offers a natural alternative to carcinogenic glass wool, rock wool, polystyrofoam, and thermofoam. “Laboratory testing showed that it is 70% more effective ...

On the same trip, she visited the Antarctic and there got to view polar bears in their natural habitat, and paint them. A large oil painting of a polar bear now hangs on the dining room wall.

Natural Resources Canada says buildings account ... more energy-efficient windows and doors, air sealing, home insulation and solar panels. Over 500,000 Canadian households applied to the program.

The home utilizes passive solar heating and the earth’s natural insulation to achieve near-total energy self-sufficiency,” a news release about the house noted. Reynolds is the father of the ...

"It's also great at temperature control and natural insulation, making it a good pick for plenty of different climates." However, that's not to say each person constructing an adobe house is worried ...

Insulation comes in a variety of styles ... Previously, Courtney reported on environmental and climate issues for the Natural Resources Defense Council.

Another family-run business in the field is Sofalca, which specializes in turning cork into natural insulation for walls and floors. CEO Paulo Estrada gave CBS News a tour of his factory's ...