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An 11-foot-wide trifold glass door opens the art studio to the landscape, where rolling hills surround a large glassy pond.

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Both cabins are elevated on wooden pillars about 260 feet above sea level.

Now more than ever, having a sustainable home that conserves resources and energy usage is paramount. Sustainable design and architecture has seen tremendous growth over the last decade—as has the number of professionals who specialize in designing and building green homes. While major sustainable features pertain to the initial design, planning, and building stages, there are still plenty of changes to make in your home for a greener lifestyle. Have you covered all your bases?

Dwellings Winner: Casa Ter by Mesura Mesura designed a retreat for a family of five in the Catalonian countryside, utilizing regional and artisanal building techniques and local materials for a sustainable home that blends with the landscape.

To turn a home into a permanent residence for a family of four, Rama Estudio attached a prefab glass-and-steel box that extends into the surrounding wilderness.

The U-shaped villas are carefully arranged among the trees and near the lakefront so that nature is the primary focus of the micro resort.

A perfectly groomed backyard lawn with a paver patio.

The house's short, east-facing walls extend out to the terrace, blurring indoor and outdoor spaces.

A sheltered verandah between the living room and kitchen beckons outdoor appreciation of nature.

Designed by José Guedes Cruz, César Marques, and Marco Marinho of the Portugal-based firm Guedes Cruz Architects, The Wall House is laid out in an open-box plan, and is fitted with plenty of glass windows to enhance the synergy between its interior and exterior spaces.

The larch slats above the brick reference a history of agriculture buildings in the area.