Construction started today on a Singapore design school that will produce all of its own energy and more. More about National University of Singapore starts building zero-energy design school
Six apartments stacked in pairs of rectangular concrete blocks make up this Caribbean guesthouse, designed by architect John Hix to be completely self sufficient. More about John Hix designs off-grid concrete guesthouse for Caribbean island
Elon Musk has realised his vision for a "one-stop solar and storage experience", combining camouflaged roof tiles with an updated version of the energy-storing Powerwall. More about Tesla and SolarCity unveil inconspicuous solar roof tiles with "quasi-infinite" lifespan
Dutch fashion designer Pauline van Dongen has created more clothing with integrated solar panels, designing a windbreaker that can charge wearers' phones and GPS devices (+ slideshow). More about Pauline van Dongen designs solar-powered windbreaker for nature reserve guides
Dark-stained cedar gables contrast with knapped flint walls at this English countryside house, designed by London-based Jestico + Whiles for one of the firm's directors (+ slideshow). More about Rugged flint walls contrast dark cedar gables of House 19 by Jestico + Whiles
Oregon-based ZGF Architects has used a variety of design elements to help minimise the visual impact of a new energy facility on Stanford University's scenic campus (+ slideshow). More about ZGF conceals a Stanford University power plant behind metal screens
Tessellating timber panels create graphic patterns on the exterior of this environmental education facility in Amsterdam by Bureau SLA, which also features a roof covered in solar panels (slideshow). More about Bureau SLA's environmental learning centre demonstrates sustainable building methods
Architecture firm SOM has completed the first public school in New York City that generates as much energy on site as it consumes (+ slideshow). More about SOM designs first net-zero energy school in New York City on Staten Island
Students behind "the world's first solar-powered family car" have redesigned the vehicle to run for more than 1,000 kilometres on a single charge and produce enough excess energy to power a TV or washing machine (+ slideshow). More about Solar-powered family car designed to travel over 1,000 kilometres on a single charge
This window by Dutch designer Marjan van Aubel is made up from coloured solar cells that harvest energy from the sun and convert it into electricity to charge small computer devices. More about Marjan van Aubel's "stained glass window" harvests solar energy to charge mobile phones
Solar panels provide all the energy needed to power this colourful brick dormitory designed by architect Louise Braverman to house medical staff at a rural village in Burundi. More about Solar-powered housing by Louise Braverman accommodates medical staff in an African village
News: this desk with a solar panel in the writing surface by Dutch designer Marjan van Aubel generates electricity to recharge gadgets using a process similar to photosynthesis. More about The Current Table by Marjan van Aubel features a solar panel for charging mobile phones
Wearable Futures: flaps in this range of clothing by Dutch fashion designer Pauline van Dongen open up to reveal solar panels, enabling the wearer to become a walking mobile phone charger (+ movie). More about Fashion collection features solar panels for charging a mobile phone
This tensile pavilion is covered in solar panels that can be used to charge an electric car and then folded up to fit in its boot (+ slideshow). More about Volvo Pure Tension Pavilion that charges an electric car by Synthesis Design + Architecture
News: a vehicle described as "the world's first solar-powered family car" has come first in a photovoltaic-powered race across Australia (+ slideshow). More about Solar-powered family car wins race across Australia
News: furniture retail giant IKEA has announced plans to sell flat-packed solar panels. More about IKEA to sell flat-pack solar panels
News: students at the Eindhoven University of Technology have unveiled what they claim to be the world's first solar-powered family car. More about World's first solar-powered family car to race across Australia
News: a 1960s football stadium in Brazil has become the first of several in the country to be equipped with a solar-powered roof in preparation for next year's FIFA World Cup. More about Brazil opens first solar-powered stadium ahead of 2014 World Cup
Dutch design studio Tjep. has developed a concept for a self-sufficient retreat with a facade that opens like a cupboard and a moving "solar tree" on the roof (+ slideshow). More about Isolée by Tjep
Serbian designer Miloš Milivojevic has installed a tree-like mobile phone charger powered by the sun in a park in Belgrade. More about Black Tree by Miloš Milivojevic