UK man builds highly sustainable near-Passivhaus home for his elderly parents
A UK man has built his parents the ultimate gift: a highly sustainable home where they can comfortably live out...
Passive solar home built of recycled natural materials “floats” in the Australian bush
At first glance, the delightfully sinuous roof that tops the Lauriston house makes the building look more like...
Gorgeous solar-powered Colorado home produces almost all its own energy
Sustainability and a love for nature inspired Colorado-based CCY Architects’ design of the gorgeous Starwood...
6 ways to add passive solar features to your home
Looking for a way to reduce that electric bill, lower your carbon footprint, and show off to your neighbors? The...
Self-sufficient Skilpod home generates all its own energy, pops up in less than a day
Belgian construction company Skilpod has produced a prefabricated home that can generate all its own energy and...
Zero-carbon home generates income by making more energy than it needs
The home of the future could slash your utility bills and generate enough money to help pay the mortgage. UK firm...
Award-winning Boulder Cabin minimizes energy use and material waste
Boulder’s reputation as an environmental leader is upheld in this eco-friendly home overlooking views of the...
Kansas University students build net-zero home with LEED Platinum and Passive House certification
Most school projects don’t move past campus grounds, but that’s not the case for the works of Kansas University’s...
Green Places Community Clubhouse in Tainan invites nature indoors
The Green Places Community Clubhouse design follows the firm’s philosophy of viewing buildings as “living beings.”...
Beautiful solar-powered soccer facility stays naturally cool in Australia’s heat
As with all k20 Architecture’s works on Inhabitat, sustainability is at the heart of BSRF. Solar panels power...
Passive solar Lockeport Beach House harvests rainwater to save energy
Clad in black-stained eastern white cedar, the single-story Lockeport Beach House blends in with the surrounding...
A unique community of modern green homes hug the desert floor in Utah
According to Joshua and Natsuko Shaffer, the couple behind Chibi Moku, Marten is a pioneer of "desert modern architecture."...
Passive solar Trinity Apartments is a trendsetter for eco-friendly social housing in Australia
The Trinity Apartments set itself apart not only for its design and environmentally friendly features, but also...
Old ruins transformed into a green-roofed home with a minimal energy footprint
Though the home is named North Face after its north-facing and centrally located recycled granite wall, the house...
Beautiful Maine home uses passive solar principles to achieve near net-zero energy
Located on a wooded bluff overlooking the Cousins River estuary, the 1,600-square-foot Cousins River Residence...
Post-earthquake passive solar home is built around resilience
The contemporary 356-square-meter Ophis home was created with a sculptural appearance built using natural materials,...
Eco-friendly timber home glows like a lantern in the Hudson Valley
Clad in timber with a muted color palette, the Lantern Ridge House easily camouflages into the dense forest landscape....
Solar-powered Bush House exemplifies chic eco-friendly living in the Australian outback
Built for minimal maintenance, the 168-square-meter Bush Home was constructed with prefab steel frames and clad...
Net-zero Spring Ranch boasts enviable views of California’s Central Valley
Located at the base of a large hill, the 6,445-square-foot Spring Ranch overlooks eastward rural views along the...
Giant bubble “greenhouse” covers this lush new retail center in Turkey
In their design brief, Avci Architects says sustainability, as a practice and as a goal, is key to unlocking the...
Stunning energy-smart home near D.C. looks like a super swanky Tetris ensemble
Surrounded by a grove of mature trees, the Mohican Hills House was strategically positioned to minimize site disturbance...
Green Building in Cold Climates: Inhabitat Interview with Bernat and Kate of Maison Durable Portneuf
We've seen many examples of how well green buildings can work in temperate and warm climates, but what about the...
Beautiful contemporary farmhouse harnesses all of its water supply onsite
Named after its altitude above sea level, the 700 haus Trentham was designed as a year-round dwelling that would...
Net-zero learning center teaches children about gardening and sustainability
Built to replace two temporary structures, the timber-clad NME comprises two large classrooms, a canteen, and office...
Japanese studio Sandwich wraps a passive solar home in diagonal wood offcuts
Three truckloads of timber were assembled on a diagonal plan to create a facade that is both rustic and modern,...
Innovative timber home harnesses the heat of the sun
The Cavendish Avenue house boasts a striking contemporary aesthetic that’s still modest enough to fit in with...
Small but bold home overlooks incredible treetop views in New Zealand
When Simpson and his fiancée, Krysty Peebles, decided to build their own house, they knew they wanted something...
Coca Cola’s bright red Berlin HQ is actually pretty green, thanks to energy-saving design
Located a short stroll from the popular East Side Gallery and connected to the city via S and U Bahn at Warschauer...
Modern barn-inspired house in Slovakia is filled with natural light and passive solar power
The DomT House is primarily constructed of wood to resemble the traditional stodola, or barn-like structures, commonly...
Solar-powered DURAhome is a 100% self-sufficient shelter built to withstand natural disasters
The New York City College of Technology (NYCCT) developed the DURAhome—Diverse, Urban, Resilient, and Adaptable—for...
