Cosy, quiet and efficient: how New York is pioneering eco-friendly apartments

An electric-powered complex debuts with hundreds of 'passive' homesIt was the midst of a July heatwave, with humidity sticky in the air. Phoebe Saldana sat in the colorful plaza of her East Harlem housing complex, watching her two young daughters ride scooters and climb on workout equipment.They were getting some playtime outside before returning to the cool respite of their two-bedroom apartment. To Saldana, 37, the air conditioning was a godsend. Continue reading...