A modern farmhouse in South Africa blends style with sustainability
Strey Architects is bringing a contemporary style to the countryside with its recent project, Link House. The home,...
This super-insulated concrete "cabin" hides a surprisingly cozy interior
Brutalist-inspired architecture is usually not the first thing that comes to mind when imagining cozy countryside...
Hacienda-style rammed-Earth home in Mexico City radiates stored heat during cool nights
Casa Candelaria is located in Mexico City’s highlands, just outside San Miguel de Allende. Borrowing from the...
Trailblazing slate tiles with hidden solar thermal reduce energy use by 85%
Harnessing the sun's warmth to heat water is an approach fading in popularity in many places where solar power...
GREEN BUILDING 101: Energy & Atmosphere – Keeping Cool and Staying Warm
The very root of what makes a home green is how effectively it responds to its surrounding environment....
$6 Solar Cooker Wins $75K Climate Change Prize
Think humankind discovering fire was revolutionary? How about a cardboard box that uses the sun's rays to cook...
