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Mud and recycled materials make up this sustainable Kerala home

When Ramanujan Basha decided to build a modern, eco-friendly home in Kerala, he turned to Wallmakers, a local design...

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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...

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This net-zero home is inspired by Iceland's volcanic landscapes

In sunny Santa Monica, local studio Minarc has unveiled one of its latest projects built from mnmMOD panels, its...

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10 sustainable Halloween decorations for your green home

Halloween is just around the corner, but when it comes to decorating your home for the spooky holiday, it can be...

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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...

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Architect turns four shipping containers into an affordable and eco-friendly home

Architectural firm Matt Elkan Architect has unveiled a beautiful home on Australia's south coast, with a unique...

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Couple builds an 'Earthship' tiny home for less than $10K

DIY home builds are never easy, and rarely cheap, but one ambitious couple managed to create a beautiful tiny home...

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LifeEdited’s newest home brings off-grid luxury to Maui

If you loved LifeEdited’s shape-shifting Manhattan apartment from a few years ago, prepare to be stunned by the...

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Net-zero prefab home stacks together and expands like children’s blocks

Wish you could expand the size of your home without breaking the bank? A group of architecture students from the...

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Australia’s first carbon-positive and zero-waste home is built of non-toxic materials

Australia’s first carbon positive and zero waste home to achieve a “10 Star” energy rating has popped up...

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A Tesla solar cell roof rotates to naturally cool this desert home in Iran

Tesla is revolutionizing the way we power and build our homes - and architects are taking note. Hot on the heels...

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LeapHome unveils sustainable, super-efficient Frame prefab

LEAPfactory, the Italy-based company known for building gorgeous prefabricated structures in extreme locations,...

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Fabulous multigenerational home allows owners to comfortably age in place

Practical yet playful, the Charles House is a multigenerational home designed with an eye for detail and sustainability...

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How one family thrives in the Arctic with a cob house inside a solar geodesic dome

Life inside the Arctic Circle is by no means easy, unless you're a Hjertefølger. We first heard about Benjamin...

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Desert Rain House in Oregon is one of the greenest homes in the world

There's a new contender for the world's greenest home: Desert Rain House in Bend, Oregon. Designed by Tozer Design,...

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