Over the years the blogosphere has seen a number of stories about generating power from the vibration of people's feet on a train...

John and Paige Damiano are snow worshippers.

Timeless, hardwearing, textured, and warm—the benefits of implementing wooden floors into your home are endless.

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.

A strategic rewire enhances a spec house’s gut renovation.

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.

As a bridge between indoors and outdoors, floor-to-ceiling windows introduce light, views, and a contemporary touch to homes of...

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...

These compact layouts create ideal guesthouses, tiny offices, art studios, and more.

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.

Not only are these homes located in breathtaking places, but they also champion intriguing, open-floor plans.

Set on Lake Rummelsburg is a modern floating home that features wraparound windows, offering spectacular views of Berlin.

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