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...
