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- Carrboro Hillside House looks like a giant black snake Fri, 15 Oct 21, 3:30amThe location is tucked into a protected forested area covered in trees with a creek nearby. It's an odd-shaped lot with a hillside and boulders, surrounded by nature. It was a huge challenge for architect Doug Pierson and...
- This modular, off-grid design can adapt to any landscape Tue, 28 Apr 20, 4:30amDIY home design is a life-long dream of many, and today's architects are making it easier than ever to build your own home without toiling for years. Genoa-based firm TEKE Architects has just unveiled the MU50,...
- Stunning home on Spanish island built partially underground Thu, 26 Mar 20, 3:30amFormentera-based Marià Castelló Architecture has become known for creating incredible homes that deftly combine contemporary design with nature-based inspiration...
- Olson Kundig unveils stunning net-zero family home in California Wed, 25 Sep 19, 12:30amProlific Seattle-based firm Olson Kundig has just unveiled a magnificent home that manages to combine the best of sustainability and luxury. Tucked into 3.4 acres of land in Woodside, California, the California Meadow House...
- Minimalist home in northern Spain uses geothermal energy to reduce energy consumption Sat, 11 May 19, 12:30amThere are few things we love more than a gorgeous minimalist design that boasts energy-efficiency features, and Barcelona-based firm, Pepe Gascón Arquitectura, has managed to combine the two beautifully...
- Rammed concrete home in Portugal boasts passive design features and a green roof Wed, 27 Mar 19, 7:30amPortuguese firm Atelier 1111 has unveiled a gorgeous home designed to strategically blend into the rural region of Grândola in southern Portugal. The Cottage House is an angular design embedded into a small hillside, putting...
- Leading Stanford climate scientist builds incredible net zero home, complete with Tesla Powerwall Tue, 31 Oct 17, 12:21amA leading climate scientist — who has dedicated his career to proving the feasibility of transitioning the world off fossil fuels — walks the walk with his personal home...
- Amazing solar house generates enough energy to share with its neighbors Wed, 17 May 17, 10:06pmAlthough the Netherlands may seem like a tranquil place to live, its climate can be quite volatile. Frigid winters and searing summer heat make energy efficient home design a must - local architects such as Joris Verhoeven...
- This stunning passive home in Seattle is 51% more energy-efficient than its neighbors Fri, 11 Sep 15, 12:43amSeattle is quickly becoming the heart of eco-friendly, quick-assembly passive homes thanks to the prolific green-minded designer, Greenfab. The company's latest home, part of the company's 1700 Series, is a stunning cedar-clad...
- Paul Lukez Architecture to build a small, energy plus home outside Boston Fri, 3 Apr 15, 1:26amPaul Lukez Architecture (PLA) is planning to build a small, energy efficient home located in suburban Boston, designed for a schoolteacher who wanted to stay in the area despite the ever-rising housing costs...