Energy-producing pavilion proposal for Expo 2020 mimics Brazil’s biomes
Architect Gabriel Kozlowski has proposed a stunning, energy-producing structure for the Brazilian pavilion...
This home gently wraps around towering 80-year-old coconut trees
Bombay-based firm Abraham John Architects deftly crafted a beautiful home to carefully sit near 19 80-year-old...
Architects want to transform an old Dutch bridge into zero-energy apartments
In a bid to save, rather than tear down, a historically significant bridge in the Netherlands, Delft-based cepezed...
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...
Carbon-neutral home in Australia conceals its energy efficiency with minimalist design
Perth-based firm Whispering Smith has unveiled a beautiful, concrete home that combines the best of brutalist...
War ruins are reborn as a sustainable home in Lebanon
Having survived the Lebanese Civil War as a torture and detention center for militia forces, The House With Two...
Solar-powered cork house pursues healthy, sustainable living
Berlin-based architecture office rundzwei Architekten recently completed a light-filled home that showcases the...
Award-winning glass cabin is nestled inside an Australian rainforest
Lifted into the canopy of a lush rainforest, this guest retreat offers spectacular views while paying homage to...
Mark your calendars for the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Chicago!
Integrating nature into the built environment is no easy feat, but when done correctly, it can be a work of art...
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...
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...
MIT develops a sustainable, mass timber-building prototype modeled after the longhouse
As sustainability measures become increasingly important in new construction, architects around the world are turning...
A sustainable campus is built from 22 recycled shipping containers
The International Sustainable Development Studies Institute in Thailand is taking its own teachings to heart with...
This dreamy Malibu beach house is designed to withstand climate change
Ask any number of people what they envision as their dream home, and the majority will likely respond with something...
Treehaus combines contemporary design and passive energy in the Utah forest
If you were lucky enough to have a treehouse as a child, you understand the thrill of having the wonders of nature...
This modular family home has its own indoor pond
When a young family shops for a home, they often want a simple floor plan and open spaces for kids to play and...
BIG completes an energy-efficient sculptural skyscraper in Shenzhen
Designed by Bjarke Ingels Group, the new home for the Shenzhen Energy Company has just reached completion in the...
Abandoned house gets a gorgeous, energy-efficient refresh
Few homes undergo the trials and tribulations of Boston Villa - and fewer still receive a gorgeous renovation that...
A minimalist home in Portugal emphasizes stunning valley views
Architects and their clients are often surprised when their visions don't quite align after the initial ideas are...
Treetop House combines the best of two worlds
There’s nothing as special as being with family – that is, until you need to be alone. The family of five who...
The Goldtree House is designed for sustainable family living
When kids hit their teens, your house suddenly feels smaller. The atmosphere is hectic, groups of friends traipse...
After a makeover, this local “shack” becomes the envy of the neighborhood
Nearly everyone has strolled through a darling neighborhood and suddenly come across an orphan house. Sitting silently,...
Substance harmonizes with style in this former Spanish Colonial Revival home
Any home perched on the side of Camelback Mountain in Phoenix, Arizona, is a winner. With awesome sky views as...
This family tiny home is built from recycled materials and reclaimed wood
Tiny homes have been in the limelight for several years, but what makes Margo and Eric Puffenberger's custom-built...
A 19th century building is reborn as solar-powered temporary housing for families in need
No matter where you live or what you do for a living, there’s always a chance that fate will take a few bad turns,...
The Eye of the Storm dome home can withstand hurricanes — and it’s officially on the market
Beachfront homes on Sullivan’s Island off Charleston, South Carolina are among the most magnificent dwellings...
Energy-plus home is a beacon of sustainability in Tel Aviv
Israeli architecture firm Geotectura recently completed a striking modern home that can produce more energy than...
Award-winning Palm Springs home embraces the California climate in sustainable style
Los Angeles-based architecture firm Poon Design Inc. has crafted a luxury residence that eschews the mid-century...
The 1970s brick Upside-Down House gets an eco-friendly refresh
Melbourne-based Inbetween Architecture has breathed new life into a dark and tired 1970s double brick home in Kew,...
UK’s first energy positive classroom produces 1.5x the energy it uses
After one year in operation, the numbers are in: the United Kingdom's first energy-positive classroom is capable...