Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jamie Gold writes about wellness design and related housing topics. The observation that “Water is life,” attributed to UNICEF ...

Water is a popular motif with product designers because it symbolizes tranquillity and clarity. But this force of nature also “adds movement, freedom and flow in a space,” said Golnar Roshan, who with ...

Symbolizing tranquillity and clarity, water is the inspiration behind many brands’ creations. By Yelena Moroz Alpert This article is part of our Design special section about water as a source of ...

Water and architecture are closely related in habitat design, encompassing both functional and aesthetic aspects. The best option is to take this into account from the beginning of the design process, ...

Evaporative cooling towers play an important role in green buildings by significantly reducing energy consumption when they supplement or replace traditional air conditioning systems, thereby reducing ...

Water and energy in buildings are intertwined, not only at the point of consumption, but also at the point of generation. Four percent of electricity use in the U.S., or 75 billion kWh annually, is ...

If you are tired of scale buildup, scratchy laundry, or cloudy glassware, it’s probably time to take hard water into your own hands, literally. This blog delves into inventive, affordable, and ...