Molly Miller

Energy and environment writer

Molly Miller is an energy and environment writer with a special interest in zero energy buildings, Living Buildings and deep green design and engineering. Molly is a former senior writer at Rocky Mountain Institute and former senior editor of Mother Earth News magazine.

Circularity in cities is about equity, too

November 1, 2019

by Molly Miller

Don’t forget the economy in the circular economy.
New zero-energy districts: A mile high and growing

January 4, 2017

by Molly Miller

Colorado takes the cake for upcoming net zero energy districts to watch in 2017 and beyond.
Big Ass Solutions and other building tech adventures of 2016

December 20, 2016

by Molly Miller

With the emergence of Comfy, Nest, Ecobee and Big Ass ceiling fans, the hype for building automation apps and services isn't just hot air.
- Buildings
- Built Environment
Are antibacterial building materials making you unhealthy?

June 9, 2016

by Molly Miller

Green chemistry and the microbiome in healthy buildings.
- Buildings
- Built Environment
How resilience will shape the future of building design

December 29, 2015

by Molly Miller

The time to rethink the way we build has arrived.
How Genentech fuses green building and energy science

May 27, 2015

by Molly Miller

The biotech giant's new Silicon Valley campus leveraged the expertise of nearby Lawrence Berkeley Lab to optimize for both energy efficiency and talent attraction.
- Buildings
- Corporate Strategy
Biophilia grows in Silicon Valley

February 17, 2015

by Molly Miller

We are intrinsically tied to nature and incorporating nature into our workspaces makes us happier and healthier.
- Buildings
- LEED
How health became the new frontier in building design in 2014

December 30, 2014

by Molly Miller

A growing movement connecting public health to planning is founded on the idea that design can make a difference.
5 truly game-changing green buildings of 2014

December 29, 2014

by Molly Miller

Forward-looking green design is showcased in these US projects that anticipate climate change and incorporate new standards for health and wellness.
- Slideshow
Is green design ready to take root in neighborhoods?

May 28, 2014

by Molly Miller

Greening one building at a time is just a start. Here's what leaders in design and architecture envisioned at last week's UnConference in Portland.
- Built Environment
- Buildings