On a north-sloping site in Palo Alto, CA, the High-Performance Courtyard House is carefully sited and detailed to maximize the...

This uber-green dwelling not only walks the walk, it talks the talk.

Stocked with green features, an inexpensive off-the-grid retreat in Arkansas provides its owner peace of mind through its...

From the Hamptons’ first shipping container house to a pop-up cargotecture bar, the innovative projects from these North American...

In the midst of Botswana’s Okavango Delta, surrounded by wild palms, fig trees, and African wildlife, is the luxurious yet...

A 1950s Eichler home in Palo Alto is transformed for the 21st century with sustainable solutions that champion indoor/outdoor...

A Spanish-style home in San Diego benefits from a new floor plan that maximizes the city’s abundance of sunshine.

Architect Michelle Kaufmann transforms a 1965 home into a paragon of sustainability.

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

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

Nestled in the earth and sporting a green roof, this energy-efficient home in Gloucestershire includes a series of art studios.

This quaint cottage in the English countryside has been thoughtfully renovated and extended to house an array of modern,...

A conventional facade with a modern interior creates seamless contemporary living in the heart of a historic district,...

Rooted in sustainable design, the Connecticut House radiates an undeniable Zen-like vibe.

A teardown renovation in Cambridge, Massachusetts, comes with a mandate for maximum efficiency.

Conceived as an extension of the Arizona landscape, this eco-friendly, modern house approaches near net-zero energy consumption.

Step inside a pop-up hotel cabin inspired by the cave that King Arthur and his knights would have slept in while traveling—a...

With a historic designation and updated energy-efficient features, this spacious 3,521-square-foot property in Pasadena,...

A modest 1850s farmhouse gets an addition and renovation that respect the vernacular of rural Iowa while modernizing the...

A Silicon Valley couple call in the firm behind Apple’s most recognized retail locations to design a relaxed retreat.

A sustainable retrofit and extension floods a house outside Melbourne with light and landscape views.

Stretching along a waterfront site in Turks and Caicos, this holiday home by Rick Joy is defined by concrete forms, open...

Inspired by a builder's response to the devastating wildfires across California, we're taking a look at seven recent designs for...

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

The 3D-printing company Icon has partnered with Bjarke Ingels Group and homebuilder Lennar for their most ambitious project to...

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

Steven Holl's geometric Ex of In House holds a minimal footprint without compromising on volume within.

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

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

A clever, grated metal deck serves as a "snow strainer" at this eco-conscious mountain home.

This simple red house in Portugal appears as a signpost within its labyrinth-like, forested site.

With lush gardens, solar panels, and a recycled-water system, the off-grid home of architect Rodolfo Tinoco is equipped to fend...

Thanks to a simplified layout and clear connection to the outdoors, this historic home is ready for a new chapter.

Built entirely of teak harvested on-site, this breezy solar-powered home near the beach ticks all the right boxes for a pair of...

On a narrow site in Western Australia, Mountford Architects makes the most of a tight spot—with an eye to the future.

Tucked in the woods of Kennebunkport, the solar-powered residence has a rustic, handcrafted feel.