Shore Bet
Placing resiliency first, a fortified beach house rises in the wake of Superstorm Sandy.
Net Assets
Argentinean materials, a roiling economy, and a pinch of personal tumult served as the recipe for furniture designer Alejandro...
San Diego, CA
Nestled on the Pacific coastline, between Los Angeles’s sprawl and the Mexican border, San Diego is a surprisingly design-forward...
This Octagonal Prefab in Italy Rotates a Full 360 Degrees to Follow the Sun
Like a sunflower, this experimental net-zero house follows the sun to generate all the energy it needs.
An Innovative Net-Zero Prefab in Los Angeles
A net-zero prefab home design is set to reinvigorate a down-at-the-heels Los Angeles neighborhood.
A Lavish, Landscaped Estate Seeks $18M in Montecito, CA
Set on nearly three acres in the heart of Montecito's Upper Village, the sprawling, Spanish-style home presents over 8,500 square...
A Luminous Estate Overlooking the Ocean Seeks $8M in Malibu, CA
Surrounded by state parkland, the five-bedroom home also comes with a detached guest house and 780-square-foot garage.
This Striking Net-Zero Home Wraps Around a Serene Pond
Rooted in sustainable design, the Connecticut House radiates an undeniable Zen-like vibe.
Immersed in Nature, This City Cabin Targets Net-Zero Energy
An urban infill lot in Seattle is transformed into a nature-immersed retreat that feels a world apart from its city environment.
13 Boldly Textured Homes That Bet Big on Oriented Strand Board
These wood-wrapped spaces take the low-cost material to new heights.
A Redwood-Clad Craftsman With Japanese Influences Asks $1.35M in Berkeley, CA
Reconstructed by Kip Mesirow, the renowned local builder behind Berkeley’s famed Chez Panisse restaurant, the 1,736-square-foot...
A Luminous Five-Bedroom With Scandinavian Vibes Asks $3.6M in Berkeley, CA
The custom-designed Wave House boasts floor-to-ceiling windows which frame sweeping bay views.
A Net-Zero-Energy Barn on Long Island Is a Hub for Climate Researchers
In Sagaponack, a sustainable-building magnate’s live/work space provides a model for green construction.
A Net-Zero Home in Colorado Raises the Bar for Indoor/Outdoor Living
Atop the footprint of a 1940s ranch house, architect Renée del Gaudio designs a family residence that intimately connects to its...
A Palm Springs Net-Zero Prefab Flaunts an Elegant, Airy Kitchen
Voluminous, versatile, and incredibly chic—the kitchen in the Axiom Desert House has been thoughtfully designed to serve as a...
A Restored Midcentury Wrapped Around a Reflecting Pool Lists for $1.39M in Sacramento, CA
Designed by prominent local architect John Harvey Carter, the 1968 home incorporates Japanese design influences and features a...
A Net-Zero Home Shrugs Off Winter With Solar-Energy Comfort
Nestled in a historic mining area in Washington, a modern, energy-efficient house blends modern architecture with reclaimed...
A Redwood-Clad Home With Panoramic Views Asks $1.8 Million in Berkeley, CA
The 1981 residence is teeming with original details across its two floors.
A Net-Zero Home in Canada Boasts a Striking Saw-Toothed Roof
Comprised of two perpendicular forms that gently navigate a lakeside site, Sky House runs off of solar energy.
Plant Prefab and Koto Launch New Net-Zero Homes With Scandinavian Style
Sustainable, stylish, and packed with smart tech—the latest LivingHomes are here just in time for Earth Day.
This Nearly Net-Zero Prefab Home Is an Environmentalist’s Dream Come True
In southern Maine, an eco-friendly home puts a contemporary spin on the traditional New England vernacular.
An Engineer Builds the Net-Zero Passive House of His Dreams in West Vancouver
An engineer hires BattersbyHowat Architects to design the perfect Passive House on a hillside overlooking English Bay.
A Tree House–Like Dwelling Near the Coastline Seeks $3.89M in Santa Monica, CA
The thoughtfully renovated residence was designed in 1981 by local architect Thane Roberts.
Inspired by Tom and Jerry, This Net-Filled Vacation Home Is a Kid’s Paradise
Jerry House on Cha-Am Beach near Bangkok is not only a beachside family retreat, but is also a playground and dreamworld for the...
A Net-Zero Building in Silicon Valley Gracefully Encompasses Both Work and Play
636 Waverley’s “ribbon” of concrete defines bright, pleasant spaces while providing weather protection.
A Respectfully Renovated “Super Eichler” Asks $2.5M in Walnut Creek, CA
The 1969 residence by architect Claude Oakland sits in the Northgate neighborhood—the last East Bay development of Eichler homes.
A Lavish Contemporary With Awe-Inspiring Views Asks $5M in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Located minutes from Cielo Village, the 2016 home promotes indoor/outdoor living with large terraces and a sparkling backyard...
An Airy Abode With Intimate Indoor/Outdoor Vibes Seeks $2.5M in Rancho Mirage, CA
Designed by desert icon Steve Chase, the restored 1986 home sits in the heart of the Morningside Country Club and features a...
Plant Prefab Launches Its First Passive House LivingHomes with Net-Zero Capabilities
Plant Prefab raises the bar for green building with three Richard Pedranti Architect–designed dwellings that meet rigorous...
This Net-Zero New York Passive House Teaches its Community to Build Green
This uber-green dwelling not only walks the walk, it talks the talk.
A Midcentury-Modern Home With Floor-to-Ceiling Windows Seeks $1.4M in Berkeley, CA
The two-bedroom, three-bathroom residence features an all-redwood interior with massive, glazed openings that offer unbeatable...
An Arty Couple Say Goodbye to Their Handcrafted, Net-Zero Shipping Container House for $3.15M
The Boulder, Colorado homeowners clad the house in reclaimed wood and filled the interior with a colorful collection of...
Plant Prefab and Alchemy Architects Launch Net Zero–Ready Prefabs Starting at $170K
The new lightHouse LivingHomes are Plant Prefab’s smallest modular dwellings to date.
Net-Zero Homes Help Solve an Affordable Housing Crisis at a Native American Reservation
The $60 million plan involves members of the Oglala Lakota Nation helping to build their own homes.
Here’s Everything You Need to Know About IKEA’s Big Bet on the Smart Home
As big tech dominates the smart home realm, IKEA is flanking the industry with an approach all its own.
Hollywood Star Kim Novak’s Dramatic Former Cliff House Hits the Market in Carmel, CA
Perched atop a rocky two-acre lot overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the enchanting 1957 home is now seeking a whopping $12.5 million.

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