A Sun-Drenched Cottage on the L.A. Coast Asks $2.5MThe renovated home comes with a spacious home office and a converted, detached garage that’s rental ready.
Net AssetsArgentinean materials, a roiling economy, and a pinch of personal tumult served as the recipe for furniture designer Alejandro...
Designer to Know: O/D\O LabArchitect Paul Lee and furniture maker Anthony Abbate celebrate the inherent beauty of wood with a humble and timeless collection...
An Innovative Net-Zero Prefab in Los AngelesA net-zero prefab home design is set to reinvigorate a down-at-the-heels Los Angeles neighborhood.
This Striking Net-Zero Home Wraps Around a Serene PondRooted in sustainable design, the Connecticut House radiates an undeniable Zen-like vibe.
Immersed in Nature, This City Cabin Targets Net-Zero EnergyAn urban infill lot in Seattle is transformed into a nature-immersed retreat that feels a world apart from its city environment.
Facade Printer Inkjets the CityTouted as 'an inkjet printer in architectonical scale,' the Facadeprinter works by taking a vector or pixel file, and 'shoots' it...
A Net-Zero-Energy Barn on Long Island Is a Hub for Climate ResearchersIn Sagaponack, a sustainable-building magnate’s live/work space provides a model for green construction.
A Net-Zero Home in Colorado Raises the Bar for Indoor/Outdoor LivingAtop the footprint of a 1940s ranch house, architect Renée del Gaudio designs a family residence that intimately connects to its...
A Palm Springs Net-Zero Prefab Flaunts an Elegant, Airy KitchenVoluminous, versatile, and incredibly chic—the kitchen in the Axiom Desert House has been thoughtfully designed to serve as a...
A Net-Zero Home Shrugs Off Winter With Solar-Energy ComfortNestled in a historic mining area in Washington, a modern, energy-efficient house blends modern architecture with reclaimed...
A Net-Zero Home in Canada Boasts a Striking Saw-Toothed RoofComprised of two perpendicular forms that gently navigate a lakeside site, Sky House runs off of solar energy.
Plant Prefab and Koto Launch New Net-Zero Homes With Scandinavian StyleSustainable, stylish, and packed with smart tech—the latest LivingHomes are here just in time for Earth Day.
This Nearly Net-Zero Prefab Home Is an Environmentalist’s Dream Come TrueIn southern Maine, an eco-friendly home puts a contemporary spin on the traditional New England vernacular.
An Engineer Builds the Net-Zero Passive House of His Dreams in West VancouverAn engineer hires BattersbyHowat Architects to design the perfect Passive House on a hillside overlooking English Bay.
Inspired by Tom and Jerry, This Net-Filled Vacation Home Is a Kid’s ParadiseJerry House on Cha-Am Beach near Bangkok is not only a beachside family retreat, but is also a playground and dreamworld for the...
A Net-Zero Building in Silicon Valley Gracefully Encompasses Both Work and Play636 Waverley’s “ribbon” of concrete defines bright, pleasant spaces while providing weather protection.
Plant Prefab Launches Its First Passive House LivingHomes with Net-Zero CapabilitiesPlant Prefab raises the bar for green building with three Richard Pedranti Architect–designed dwellings that meet rigorous...
This Net-Zero New York Passive House Teaches its Community to Build GreenThis uber-green dwelling not only walks the walk, it talks the talk.
An Arty Couple Say Goodbye to Their Handcrafted, Net-Zero Shipping Container House for $3.15MThe Boulder, Colorado homeowners clad the house in reclaimed wood and filled the interior with a colorful collection of...
Plant Prefab and Alchemy Architects Launch Net Zero–Ready Prefabs Starting at $170KThe new lightHouse LivingHomes are Plant Prefab’s smallest modular dwellings to date.
Z for TwoIn Portland, Oregon, two adjoining six-story homes on a formerly run-down urban lot add to the neighborhood’s density and its...
Net-Zero Homes Help Solve an Affordable Housing Crisis at a Native American ReservationThe $60 million plan involves members of the Oglala Lakota Nation helping to build their own homes.
Budget Breakdown: An Architect Couple Build a Net-Zero Home and Studio for $250 Per Square FooteMZed Architecture construct a sustainable, durable, high-performance residence and office in Portland, Oregon, for $950,000—an...
This 3D-Printed Village Aims to House 40% of Austin’s Homeless PopulationLast fall, ICON 3D-printed a welcome center for a new type of community in Austin, Texas—and now the first homes are complete.
Jackie O’s Home in Martha’s Vineyard Is Offered at $65MThe vast 340-acre farm includes a Cape Cod-style residence designed by Hugh Newell Jacobsen, the construction of which Jackie...
Need Help Catching Up on Your Z’s? Here’s How to Get the Best Sleep EverMonday, March 9 marks the beginning of Sleep Week—a whole week dedicated to rest and relaxation.
Some Design-Forward Gifts for Your Favorite Four-Legged PalFinally, some pet accessories that are cute enough to keep out.
Jackie O’s East Hampton Childhood Summer Home Just Hit the Market for $7.5MThe Bouvier family’s Hamptons home comes with “an extraordinary legacy of art and glamour.”
Events this Weekend: 4.8-4.11Clear your calendar: It's a weekend of closings in the architecture and design gallery scene.
These Self-Sufficient Island Cabins in Finland Have All the Comforts of HomeDesigned for both work and play, this peaceful escape includes a traditional Finnish sauna and a workshop.
An L.A. Family Gets Creative With Materials to Make Their Net-Zero Home Undeniably Their OwnA couple enlist their architect parents to build a wonderfully eclectic house, taking on the challenges of a precipitous site and...
Floating Landscape Made of NetI recently came across Numen's creative interactive installations, a mix between art and design, on the landscape architecture...
This Coastal New Zealand Retreat Mixes Business and PleasureNestled in Christchurch, an architect's home and office pays tribute to New Zealand's awe-inspiring surroundings.
You Can Have Your Very Own Geodesic Pine Cone Tree House For $150KWe love a good tree house—and O2 Treehouse's Pinecone is more spectacular than most.
The Great CompressionIn Auckland, New Zealand, architect Michael O’Sullivan and his partner Melissa Schollum braved a miniscule budget, withering...