Sustainable Homes

Historic Danish cottage with lush seaweed roof hits the market for $414,000

Back in the Middle Ages, the Danish island of Læsø found itself with sparse building materials, leading the industrious...

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This idyllic 15-acre farmhouse is the world’s second ‘Living Building’ residence

A picturesque farmhouse on 15 acres in Ann Arbor, Michigan was just officially crowned the world's second "Living...

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The brilliant folding M.A.Di Home can be assembled in hours

The M.A.Di Home is an ingenious a-frame home that can be easily assembled in just a few hours. The foldable design,...

Leading Stanford climate scientist builds incredible net zero home, complete with Tesla Powerwall

A leading climate scientist — who has dedicated his career to proving the feasibility of transitioning the world...

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Melbourne architects upcycle 1960s warehouse into stunning energy-efficient home

Melbourne-based Zen Architects converted a rundown 1960s warehouse into a gorgeous, energy-efficient home. The...

Gorgeous solar-powered greenhouse home in Sweden hits the market

If you're looking for a gorgeous home surrounded by an idyllic landscape, this greenhouse hybrid is currently on...

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Oregon couple spends years building their net-zero ‘extreme green dream home’

Some people may spend years designing their dream home, but one ambitious couple in Oregon has just spent years...

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These solar-powered apartments in Sweden generate more energy than they use

Although the US may be moving backwards in terms of clean energy, countries like Sweden are going full throttle...

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Tiny house rental startup Getaway scores $15 million in funding

The tiny house movement just got a colossal endorsement. Getaway, a Harvard Innovation Lab startup that builds...

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Self-sustaining island eco-lodge in Florida has its own desalination system

For those looking to get away from the chaos of modern life, a stunning luxury eco-lodge is currently on the market....

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10 homes that got us daydreaming this year

As 2016 draws to a close, we’re taking a minute to look back at the most inspiring homes we featured this past...

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7 gorgeous modern homes hidden inside stone ruins

House of Ruins by NRJA Latvian architects NRJA completed the House of Ruins, an award-winning contemporary home...

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Earthships heading to Canada will provide First Nation communities with low-income housing

An Earthship is a unique type of low-cost home that strives for self sufficiency and is built primarily with recycled...

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Stunning house in the trees proves that modern design can live in harmony with nature

According to the architect, "The house is designed in two geometrical concrete structures, connected by a system...

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Meditative wraparound home in Thailand boasts a natural wastewater treatment system

The owner of the home wanted to create a space where she and her extended family and friends could spend the weekend,...

Watch this passive PopUp House snap together like LEGOs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJdw9he7InY The entire PopUp House is completely recyclable, made with high-quality...

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Casa El Maqui in Chile is surrounded by flooded gardens that help keep the home cool

The client asked for a house with a garden for a family of six to gather on weekends and holidays. At the same...

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The volunteer-run ABARI Foundation is rebuilding Nepal with bamboo and earth

On April 25, 2015, a massive earthquake devastated Nepal, taking 8,712 lives and injuring thousands. Additionally,...

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I Love Mud Builds a Spooky Halloweeny Bubble Hut With All Natural and Recycled Materials

Working with their love of all things natural, the energetic mud-loving team built this sustainable structure literally...

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The Hill House by David Coleman is a sustainable, modest escape with a big presence

The structure is composed of a 20-foot wide x 115-foot long stepped platform, a shelter formed by the roof and...

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EcoCasa Suyana is an sustainable, open-source home project in Argentina

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“Hanging House” Made from Bay Bridge Scraps Wins Prestigious Student Competition

The competition attracted 73 entries from 37 international and US-based architecture schools. The submissions were...

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Proud Green Home Achieves Unprecedented -2 HERS Rating in Georgia

Architectural firm LG Squared collaborated with the Imery Group on construction of the two-story, 2,600-square-foot...

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VELUX and HTA’s Ultra-Efficient CarbonLight Homes Encourage Residents to Live More Sustainable Lives

CarbonLight Homes go far beyond providing an optimal amount of daylight and air quality - the houses are built...

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Sunset Magazine’s 2013 Idea Town Opens This Week in Seabrook, Washington

The Sunset Idea Town 2013 includes two Idea Houses and courtyard guest cottages with a shared courtyard and outdoor...

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Seaweed-Clad House in Denmark Combines Natural Materials With 21st Century Building Techniques

In addition to being non-toxic and fireproof, seaweed has been proven to have insulating properties as good as...

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Orient House IV: 1970s House on Long Island Transformed Into An Energy-Efficient Modern Home

The Orient IV House, located on Long Island, is the renovation of an existing 1970s house. The aged timber envelope...

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Buy This 180 Sq. Ft. Manhattan Penthouse for Just $125K

Douglas Elliman describes the 180 sq. ft. apartment as a "Small Penthouse Studio with a terrace in an elegant pre-war...

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UCLA Develops Electricity-Generating, Transparent Solar Cell Windows

A team from UCLA has developed a new transparent solar cell that has the ability to generate electricity while...

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The Polaris House Is a Modern Solar-Powered Abode Sited Atop a Wooded Hilltop

Sited atop a wooded hilltop near Belmont, Massachusetts, across the street from Habitat, an Audubon wildlife sanctuary,...

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