Elizabeth Paige Smith and Christopher Stringer’s hilltop retreat is a lucent gem on an impressive perch.

Because I have been told time and again that disposing of batteries in the garbage is a terribly destructive thing to do, I...

John and Paige Damiano are snow worshippers.

These designers are leading the charge toward a greener, more-environmentally friendly future.

Green Orchard, the home Paul Archer designed for his parents outside Bristol, England, sows the seeds of an active retirement.

A Seattle engineer builds an energy-efficient house with an assist from a prototype smart-home system.

The 730-square-foot residence by T+E+A+M is one of the first accessory dwelling units to be built in Ann Arbor under the city’s...

In a protected Oregon forest, a sustainably minded retreat crafted for a pair of empty nesters connects deeply with nature.

Passive solar principles, indoor/outdoor living, and a “forever home” mindset are combined in this elegant, art-filled property...

With doors and windows that are as energy-smart as they are beautiful, Western Window Systems makes prioritizing energy...

On the Australian coast, a forever home offers an adventurous couple a comfortable and worry-free home to age in place.

Packed with elegant details and modern appliances, this tiny abode is as chic as it is affordable.

This LEED Gold-certified home captures the genius locus of a rocky plot in Québec.

With Europe leading the way, waste-to-energy plants are turning an unlikely resource—garbage—into electricity.

An urban infill lot in Seattle is transformed into a nature-immersed retreat that feels a world apart from its city environment.

The compact row houses feature carefully angled solar panels that harness every moment of the sun.

A Ukranian company has recently launched the world's first autonomous mobile prefabricated homes.

A modest composition of wood, glass, and concrete, the Wuehrer House in Amagansett allows forest views to take center stage.

Louvers, jalousies, frits, awnings, and exterior shutters—learn about some of the best-looking and effective ways to achieve a...

Using a combination of passive design principles and active technologies, LGA Architectural Partners forges a smart,...

In Sagaponack, a sustainable-building magnate’s live/work space provides a model for green construction.

The innovative Schoonschip neighborhood features 30 architecturally designed homes that all produce their own energy and use...

In designing a getaway for her own family, architect Hannah Tribe created a sustainable kit home that’s as breezy as it looks.

Laura Álvarez Architecture brilliantly reworks a stone ruin into a peaceful holiday retreat.

Drawing from the laws of nature, an architect devises a way to beat the heat in the California desert.

Nestled in a historic mining area in Washington, a modern, energy-efficient house blends modern architecture with reclaimed...

Located near Salzburg, the Solarferienhaus S3 blends low-impact technology with high-impact design—and it’s now available to rent.

A family's dream of living in a converted warehouse becomes a reality when Zen Architects successfully transforms a leaky...

The DFAB House is the world’s first home designed, planned, and built with mainly digital processes—and it's entirely powered by...

Exposed filaments have never looked as good as with these modern, dimmable options.

These gadgets help you synchronize all your devices while monitoring energy and water consumption.

Alloi Architecture + Construction revives an outdated residence with sustainable features and a reworked layout.

In Portland, Oregon, an eco-friendly home boasts sustainable design and vibrant pops of color.

When you can’t connect to the grid, rely on natural gas, or store enough solar energy, propane can be a dependable way to power...

Three eco-conscious designers share simple ways to boost your home's energy efficiency.

Tasked with renovating a dilapidated structure, an architect saw the opportunity for an unconventional eco-friendly design to...