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...
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...
Set sail on these sustainable homes made from old cargo ships
Dutch firm Studio Komma is working on a ground-breaking circular housing concept that would transform cargo ships...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
EcoCasa Suyana is an sustainable, open-source home project in Argentina
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVvU-Mk57PE EcoCasa Suyana is a project lead by a couple of young engineers...
“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...
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...
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...
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...
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...