Most deserts are dry and dusty expanses of blue skies, bleached soil, and rulerflat horizons.

Operating entirely off the grid, these homes match renewable energy sources with modern design.

Whether you’re taking on a renovation or just tired of the same old walls, U.S.-made window systems, shades, and wallpaper will...

Suzanne Shelton’s life work is making sustainable lifestyles attractive and accessible.

The windowless cabin by Handegård Arkitektur grants a one-way vista that’s aimed out over the North Sea.

If you think these two buildings resemble old sheds, you're not wrong—that's kind of the point.

Celebrate Earth Day with these off-grid homes that put sustainability first.

A rural house in Ontario doesn't fuss around and fits right into the surrounding landscape.

On an island 20 miles off the coast of Maine, a writer, with the help of his daughter, built not only a room but an entire green...

An off-the-grid house that is little more than a decked campsite—albeit with a roof—includes a swimming pool for a family that...

Inspired by the idea of a living organism, Madeiguincho designed a 188-square-foot cabin that collects, stores, and reuses...

An entrepreneur-turned-DIY builder expands his eco-friendly Yucca Valley property with this translucent desert structure.

Grunge band producer Adam Kasper enlisted the help of the firm Bohlin Cywinski Jackson for his family home on a small island...

Simple materials compose this rentable tiny house nestled in a secret spot in the Adelaide Hills.

Jonathan and Ashley Longnecker and their four kids live, work, and explore the world in this stylish, sustainable Airstream...

Completed in six short months, ZeroCabin Krul is a self-sufficient getaway near the Andes mountains and the Patagonian fjords.

Nestled in a tiny town off the coast, this container home echoes the main ingredient the owners had hoped for in a weekend...

Standing above the ground, the architectural hideaways of Kudhva allow you to immerse yourself in the breathtaking English...

Sustainable features keep this prefabricated building, designed by MOS Architects, cool and energy-efficient despite its New...

On a rustic strip of coastline near Puerto Escondido, a couple give their designers permission to do less.

The sleek design from Stockholm-based iOhouse doesn’t rely on utility hookups, allowing you to live in luxury wherever you want.

Inspired by ancient ruins, Frankie Pappas crafts a green-roofed, brick guesthouse that connects deeply with nature.

Three metal-clad structures connected by an open-air courtyard offer simple sanctuary and an escape from city living.

Tucked away on an island off the coast of Tasmania, this tiny cabin only features two pieces of furniture.

Dramatically wrapped in dark spruce panels, this self-sustaining tiny home in North Slovakia is the ultimate escape.

Available for as low as $55,000, the Artist Bothy is a multipurpose, prefab hut designed to promote a creative spark in residents.

Tiny living meets luxury in these Bauhaus-inspired shipping container homes.

Located two hours north of New York City, this shipping container cabin boasts sustainable design and cozy glamping comforts.

Whether you’re looking to lower your carbon footprint, retreat into nature, or simply reduce your utility bills, get inspiration...

Disguised as a humble farm shed, the prefabricated Tintaldra Cabin is a cool, contemporary home that goes completely off the grid...

The bold, geometric form of this timber home by Ben Callery Architects offers refuge in the harsh Australian landscape.

For $650 a night, this Airbnb mixes sustainable desert living with hotel-worthy amenities.

A remote beachside cottage evokes the spirit of camping trips.

Pulley-operated walls and windows open the door to indoor/outdoor living in this tiny prefab cabin.

Run by a husband-and-wife team, each of Cabinscape’s tiny homes is a cozy wilderness retreat.

Airlifted into place via a helicopter, this energy-efficient alpine shelter adds a vibrant pop of color to a snow-covered...