
Check out these affordable solar homes from Edifice Upstate
Edifice Upstate is a design and build agency in the west Catskills who create affordable solar-powered homes. It...

Dvele prefab, off-grid homes are dedicated to the environment
Sustainable architecture takes many forms. From minimal site impact to material selection to energy-efficient...

Modernist, off-grid home in Los Angeles features a huge green roof
New York-based Marc Thorpe Design has brought its savvy architectural talents to the City of Angels in the form...

Cool, California ranch house in San Francisco is a sustainable gem
San Francisco-based firm Malcolm Davis Architecture has managed to combine the cool vibe of Cali design with...

Weathered-steel home near Palm Springs is the epitome of desert chic
Los Angeles-based EYRC Architects has tucked an undeniably chic home into a remote corner of the Californian desert....

Low-impact summer retreat boasts solar panels and a green roof
Seattle-based firm Heliotrope Architects has just completed work on a gorgeous summer home located on Orcas Island,...

Colorful, solar-powered island home is inspired by local fishermen's buoys
As one of the most scenic states in the country, Maine is an inspiration for many architects and designers. One...

Brazilian home uses solar energy for 100% self-sufficiency
Brazilian firm 24 7 Arquitetura has set a stunning modern home into a challenging mountainous landscape in Brazil’s...

Solar-powered residence in Thailand takes on a sculptural form with cantilevering cubes
Bangkok-based studio ASWA has unveiled a contemporary home located in the mountainous region of Maehongsorn, Thailand....

Prefab homes on stilts include solar panels, water collection systems and organic gardens
Bali-based architect Alexis Dornier has unveiled a beautiful, eco-friendly concept for a series of prefabricated...

Olson Kundig unveils stunning net-zero family home in California
Prolific Seattle-based firm Olson Kundig has just unveiled a magnificent home that manages to combine the best...

A solar-powered, concrete home in Brazil is a powerhouse of sustainability
São Paolo-based firm Steck Arquitetura has just unveiled the Julieta House, a concrete home that spans nearly...

This solar-powered home in Brazil blends into its environment with a massive green roof and an open-air ground floor
When it comes to modern homes, most architects focus on creating a soothing harmony between the indoors and outdoors,...

Brazilian timber home uses bioclimatic principles to reduce its environmental footprint
Designed by Brazilian firm PITTA Arquitetura, the aptly named Casa Modelo serves as an architectural model for...

Sublime net-positive energy farmhouse pays homage to the local vernacular
These days, homes are being constructed with any number of sustainable features, but this modern farmhouse in Lincoln,...