Green-roofed eco resort on Easter Island designed to blend into the landscape
Easter Island is world-renowned for its monolithic Moai statues and incredible natural beauty. Now, visitors to...
California approves rule to require solar panels on new houses
The California Building Standards Commission has given its final approval to a new housing rule that is the first...
Solar-powered modular retreat design in Melbourne inspired by the local landscape
A family's wish to spend time in a self-sufficient weekend home has resulted in a beautiful modular design. Located...
Canada’s largest net-zero energy college building opens in Ontario
The Canadian port city of Hamilton in Ontario has recently welcomed its first net-zero energy institutional building...
Solar-powered cabin is designed for ultimate flexibility and mobility
Buenos Aires-based firm IR Arquitectura has created a brilliant modular cabin designed to offer not only exceptional...
Futuristic eco-city powered with renewable energy is unveiled for the Maldives
Beijing and New York-based design studio CAA Architects has placed first in the “Maldives Airport, Economic Zone...
Gorgeous, low-maintenance home comprised of dual farmhouse-style buildings
When architect Tim Sharpe and his wife Rani Blancpai decided to build their own home, they knew they wanted a design...
A modern, solar-powered home breathes new life into the Dutch countryside
In the Twente countryside of Rijssen, the Netherlands, Dutch practice Reitsema & partners architects and landscape...
Spain launches plan for 100% renewable electricity by 2050
Spain’s social democratic government has launched an ambitious plan to change the country’s electricity system...
Save money and energy this winter with these 7 sustainable home heating systems
When winter comes, utility expenses can destroy your budget, and most traditional heating methods are also bad...
A gloomy house is revived as a modern solar home built of recycled materials
A dark and gloomy, non-insulated dwelling with zero views to speak of has been dramatically transformed into a...
A 1928 Spanish bungalow gets some high-tech, energy-efficient upgrades
This incredibly charming Spanish bungalow in San Jose, California might have been built in 1928, but the 759-square-foot...
An off-grid home in South Africa features a conservatory for fully enjoying nature
South African architect Nadine Engelbrecht has unveiled a stunning family home in her hometown of Pretoria. The...
California waters could open soon to offshore wind farms
With 3,427 miles of coastline, one would think establishing wind farms in California would be a cinch. As it turns...
A crimson red home is tucked into a dark green forest in Portugal
Lisbon-based architect Luis Rebelo de Andrade is world renowned for his Tree Snake Houses in Portugal’s Pedras...
Clean energy-producing Light Up wins the 2018 LAGI competition in Melbourne
Melbourne-based NH Architecture and Seattle architectural practice Olson Kundig placed first and second respectively...
A solar-powered home hides behind a colossal, sloped green roof
We often profess our love of green roofs, but a recent home design in Krakow has really taken the idea to the next...
Zaha Hadid Architects weaves energy-saving tech into an otherworldly UAE landscape
Zaha Hadid Architects has revealed designs for the Central Hub, a new leisure and entertainment destination for...
This sculptural home takes cues from the sloping Hollywood Hills landscape
Tucked inside a quiet and wooded site of Nichols Canyon is the Hollywood Hills House, a sculptural home that boasts...
Greek island Tilos is showing the world how to go 100% renewable
The Greek island of Tilos is nearing 100 percent energy independence using only renewable sources with the help...
This charming, solar-powered tiny home is handcrafted from reclaimed wood
The Ojai-based tiny home builders of Humble Hand Craft have unveiled a beautiful off-grid tiny home made almost...
A modern, energy-efficient home is built around a beloved madrone tree
Many people design homes to be surrounded by nature, but Seattle-based PRDG Architects decided to take it a step...
A tiny, rustic, off-grid cabin sits on vast 300 acres in Australia
When clients tasked Melbourne-based firm MRTN Architects with designing a new home for their whopping 300 acres...
Ethical garment factory becomes the first Passive House building in South Asia
Passive House certification — one of the leading green standards for ultra-low energy architecture — has finally...
This sustainable home in Chile is designed as an ‘unplugged’ retreat for a family of six
From luxury retreats to minimalist cabins, more and more people are looking for places where they can truly go...
A couple converts an old prison bus into a criminally beautiful tiny home
Riding on a prison bus is probably not something most people would like to do for an extended period of time, but...
The off-grid Eucalyptus tiny home radiates cool, Californian vibes
Canada-based Minimaliste Houses knows a thing or two about building tiny homes that stand up to harsh winters,...
MAD unveils biophilic “home of the future” that produces all its own energy in China
Beijing-based MAD Architects recently completed its “home of the future” prototype, a net-zero energy pavilion...
This tiny home is afforded extra space thanks to a large deck
Barlo Smith and Shona Macpherson are putting a unique twist on the tiny house revolution. The Australian couple...
“Cheesy” solar charger kit empowers students in East Africa
Playful in its design and highly functional, SunMade Cheese features a charger for flashlights, lighters, radios...