energy efficient home, Tag

Lots of people want to have more sustainable homes, not just to help the environment. Because at the end of the day, it's a lot more affordable to get your energy from the sun and the wind than to pay some oil or coal plant...

Homeownership is a big responsibility. There are seemingly endless lists of general maintenance chores to keep up with in order to protect your investment. Plus, the climate is changing, and there’s a long list of ways...

When you first find ZZ Top House, nestled between Victorian cottages in a warehouse district of Sydney, it's hard to tell what you're looking at. Is the kitchen and living room outdoors? Are there walls or windows on the...

As the Earth continues to warm, passive designs for natural ventilation and heating are no longer enough in many areas. To escape extreme temperatures in either direction, effective air conditioning and warming...

The residents of Greenacres, Austin Maynard Architects' first completed project in New South Wales, originally asked for a light-filled home and a room with a view...

The LEED Platinum-certified Noe Hill Smart Ecohome marries state-of-the-art green technology and the indoor-outdoor lifestyle that urban dwellers dream about...

Sustainability and a love for nature inspired Colorado-based CCY Architects’ design of the gorgeous Starwood Residence. Set on a ridge line, this luxury mountain home with floor-to-ceiling glazing overlooks the Roaring...

The Palatine home's distinctive façade is made from hand-charred cedar slabs treated with the Japanese “shou sugi ban” technique. This process naturally seals the wood to withstand Seattle's rainy weather. The project's...

441 Tamalpais sits at the end of a road in a serene hillside location close to hiking trails and nature. The family home enjoys an abundance of natural light thanks to large glazed sliding doors that minimize the need for...

Whether you’re looking to save the environment or save on your utility bills, making your home more energy efficient is always a smart move. Senator Windows put together an infographic with some energy saving tips and tricks...

Topped with a distinctive sloped roof that mimics the steep terrain, Antsy Plum was originally designed by David Levitt in 1964 for former Arup partner and engineer Roger Rigby...

Located on a steep and challenging site within Guanacaste’s Peninsula Papagayo Luxury Resort, the 1,290-square-meter Casa Magayon was designed as a series of glass-clad modules to mitigate the site’s sharp 20-meter drop...

Located on a steep and challenging site within Guanacaste’s Peninsula Papagayo Luxury Resort, the 1,290-square-meter Casa Magayon was designed as a series of glass-clad modules to mitigate the site’s sharp 20-meter drop...

Described as the “home of the future,” SkyDome’s dome homes are lighter than a typical home, yet study enough to withstand up to 700 kilograms of snow per square meter...

A pair of health-conscious doctors enlisted the help of architect Nicolas Koff to create their dream home in Ontario. The K-House uses an unconventionally green method of energy efficiency though the use of prefabricated...