This beautiful Washington cabin meets net-zero targets even in extreme temperatures
Nestled in a historic mining area in Washington State’s Cascade Mountains, a holiday retreat offers luxurious...
A terracotta home keeps naturally cool in one of Thailand’s hottest regions
The Thai province of Kanchanaburi is one of the country’s hottest regions, with a tropical savanna climate and...
Recyclable House is an eco-getaway that celebrates the circular economy
A recently completed environmentally friendly retreat has opened for bookings on AirBnB in the picturesque countryside...
Geothermal-powered Forest House showcases sustainable features in Maryland
Set on the edge of a forest conservation area in central Maryland, the Forest House is a contemporary home integrated...
Passive solar cabin embraces a dramatic Washington landscape
Seattle-based design firm Prentiss Balance Wickline Architects designed the Lot 6 Cabin, a charming retreat with...
Solar-powered mountain home is a sustainable prototype for Aspen development
Like in many places across the U.S., the real estate market is booming in Aspen, Colorado. And, as companies move...
Passive solar home stays naturally cool without AC in Australia
Air conditioning and heating are rarely used at the Summer Beach House, a home in Somers, Australia that uses passive...
Solar-powered forever home is a modern take on the rustic farmhouse
‘Waste not want not’ seems to be a motto of Horseshoe Residence, a modern solar-powered farmhouse built with...
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...
Blackened timber cottage with solar replaces a decayed brick home
An old and decayed brick house north of Amsterdam has transformed into a modern solar-powered dwelling that stands...
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...