Sustainable woods, recycled materials, energy-efficient windows, and roofs of grass are eco-oriented elements that blend style with smart building.
Eco-design goes glam; Living green in the city
Our San Francisco Idea House is solar-powered, green-roofed, and has a wind turbine in the backyard
Sustainable with style
It's the new face of eco design: comfortable, cutting-edge finishes and furnishings inside the recently debuted mkLotus modular home
Living green now
Earth-friendly design tips from our Green-Built Idea House
Cutting-edge cabin
Get inspired by the ultimate Earth-friendly retreat
Meet the Glidehouse, a modern prefab
You'd never guess this eco-savvy home was built in a factory in just 19 days
Height of invention
An airy Seattle home celebrates Earth-friendly design
Eaves of grass
From the Northwest to Nevada to California, homeowners are discovering the beauty and efficiency of the green, "living" roof
Pacific overlook: Western Home Awards 2006 Special Award winner for Earth-friendly materials
Tucked into a coastal hilltop site beneath a sod roof, this energy- and resource-efficient home integrates cutting-edge technology with timeless natural materials Sierra self-sufficiency: Western Home Awards 2006 Special Award winner for Earth-friendly materials
The Sierra Nevada makes a rugged backdrop for this angular, contemporary home that employs alternative construction techniques and solar technologies
A drive to recycle: Western Home Awards 2001 Merit Award winner for remodel
Creative reuse infuses vintage house with modern spirit
Eco dream kitchen
Acting as contractor put this owner on top
Eco-savvy garage
See how creative building techniques and recycled materials give this structure a sustainable edge
Shed style
Recycled wood warms up a Rocky Mountain retreat
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