In addition to Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, the kitchen features an on-demand hot water recirculation pump that reduces wasteful water heating. Schwinn cabinet pulls adorn the custom cabinetry and the K7 faucet is from Grohe.

By designing the custom cabinetry themselves, and journeying outside Houston to have them made, the Fords saved a bundle—money that they invested in appliances such as this highly efficient dishwasher from Asko, a Professional Series range from Bertazzoni, and an Energy Star–rated BI-30U fridge by Sub-Zero.

Amy finds precisely what she’s after in a refrigerator by Sub-Zero in the kitchen.

Sub-Zero, which is celebrating its 70th anniversary, debuts its Wolf Gourmet line, a luxury set of countertop appliances and kitchen tools.

Sleek Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, along with Caesarstone countertops, complete the kitchen.

A Seattle family tasked Atmosphere Design Build with creating a sustainable dwelling in Nevada City, California, the matriarch's hometown and a historic mining community. The firm's material-driven approach channels the pioneer spirit of the gold rush, without compromising comfort or high-efficiency standards.

The merging of work zones "leads to the idea of disintegrated products like refrigerator drawers—you may have several of them in different zones, not just a big refrigeration center," he says. "It’s more about what you need in each work zone."

A midcentury advertisement for a built-in Sub-Zero integrated freezer and refrigerator.

Simpatico Homes founder Seth Krubiner has lived in the prefab company’s nearly net-zero prototype since it was customized and lifted onsite in 2011.

Components for low-cost prefab homes designed by Habitat for Humanity and the firm Minarc for South Central Los Angeles were trucked in and assembled over three days. Photos by Art Gray.

The wall beneath the stairs holds hidden storage, including an Enomatic wine dispenser and Sub-Zero refrigerated drawers.

Most impressive of all, a solar array on the roof empowers the residents to produce more energy than they consume on-site.

Photo caption: The wall beneath the stairs of this Beverly Hills home holds hidden storage, including an Enomatic wine dispenser and Sub-Zero refrigerated drawers.

The demo kitchen with Poliform, Sub-Zero and Kuppersbusch appliances, at the W Hollywood Welcome Center.

The kitchen is a miracle of efficiency, with Antonio Citterio’s Convivium system for Arclinea shoehorned into a tight galley layout. The built-in Miele oven has storage above, and the Sub-Zero drawers are far less bulky than a freestanding refrigerator. The Carrara marble countertop and backsplash were custom cut by Brooklyn’s Acme Marble Co.

The appliances are by Sub-Zero Wolf.

The sleek, modern design of Sub-Zero and Wolf products work seamlessly with this all-white kitchen.

The four neutral shades of the tile are also suitable for outdoor applications.

Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances are seamlessly integrated into the kitchen.

The kitchen is well-equipped with Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances.

The refrigerator is Sub-Zero, the cooktop and hood are Viking, and the oven is Miele.

The updated kitchen features a Sub-Zero refrigerator and Miele appliances.

A stainless steel backsplash in the kitchen matches appliances from Sub-Zero and Miele.

Stainless steel appliances, including the Sub-Zero refrigerator, Fisher & Paykel dishwasher, and Viking oven and cooktop, are seamlessly integrated with the natural maple paneling that Erik used here and throughout the house. The marble used for the countertops is Bianco Carrara. “It’s just a very clean palette,” he explains.

Alex Steffen's new book, Carbon Zero.

The bright and airy kitchen is comprised of Miele and Sub-Zero appliances.

The appliance package includes Sub-Zero refrigeration (a 36” Sub-Zero column refrigerator and an 18” Column Freezer), a 48” Wolf range with 4 burners and a double griddle, a conventional oven and a steam oven. A Miele dishwasher rounds out the set.

At a net-zero home in San Francisco, the house's green roof is more of a brown roof: a desert-like array of native and non-native succulents that require minimal irrigation. The soil area is maintained with motorcycle tires (including one from a Harley hog), which control erosion. Composting takes place here as well.

Metal shingles cut from scraps of sheet metal mix with new material as well as odds and ends, such as a road sign Baker bought at the Alameda Flea market. Baker designed stainless steel clips that allow any tile to be easily moved or replaced without the use of tools. Planter box panels add functionality to the facade and can be swapped out or relocated throughout the year.

The gourmet kitchen features panoramic views and Sub-Zero, Viking, and Fisher Paykel appliances.

The kitchen is equipped with Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances, and the cabinet faces and handles match the built-ins in the other rooms.

The Sub-Zero beverage chiller sits in easy proximity to the lounge area adjacent to the kitchen. Risom lounge chairs were rewoven with cat claw–proof leather strapping after the originals were shredded.

Tastefully updated, the kitchen features sleek walnut cabinetry, Viking & Sub Zero appliances, and a wine refrigerator.

The sleek kitchen is fitted with a Miele dishwasher, Miele oven, Wolf Cooktop, and Sub-Zero refrigerator. The cabinetry is white oak.

The kitchen features state-of-the-art appliances and accessories. The custom cabinetry is by Woodcase Fine Cabinetry and the appliances are by Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Asko.

A marble bar hosts three Sub-Zero refrigerator drawers and one freezer behind indigo cerused cabinet fronts, which contrast with the artwork by Irving B. Hayes.