The sun is an inescapable partner in architecture, influencing lighting, energy efficiency, and comfort inside and outside buildings. This influence has become increasingly relevant in the context of ...

Pergolas have been part of home gardens for a long time, but they’re getting some modern upgrades because of trends toward backyard sanctuaries and entertaining. Historically, pergolas were simple, ...

Designing an ideal backyard space requires forethought and an eye for style. Knowing which features to include in a yard often boils down to what homeowners want to achieve in the space. Will it be a ...

Lumos Solar just unveiled their newest product: a modular and customizable photovoltaic structure called the SolarScape. Perfect for patio covers, pool awnings, carports, walkways, bus stops and ...

NRG Solar, which has mostly focused on investing in large solar power plants, has designed a solar electric system with energy storage for the residential market. The company plans to show the system ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. GURNEE, Ill. — The parking lot at Six Flags ...

The Chandler-based PowerParasol provider has partnered with a global, public company to provide its solar shade structures across the world. The Chandler-based PowerParasol provider has partnered with ...

POP Projects is a collection of new and classic projects from more than a century of Popular Mechanics. Master skills, get tool recommendations, and, most importantly, build something of your very own ...

Electric bills often spike in the summertime, reflecting your desire to escape into your home, where air conditioning keeps the heat and humidity at bay. It's difficult to avoid the seasonal increase, ...

Artist-rendering of the first solar parking structure being built by summer 2023 at Davis High School in Modesto. Modesto City Schools Modesto City Schools anticipate saving hundreds of thousands of ...