Tiny Houses: Can They Revive the Disenchanted American Dream?
I have a close childhood friend serving in the United States military, who is currently on a tour in Afghanistan. In that area of the world, as the children play…
Town hit by Monstrous Tornado Rebuilds Green, Invigorates the Community and Flourishes
One of the strongest tornadoes to ever hit the US ripped through Greensburg, Kansas seven years ago, demolishing everything in its path, and the resulting devastation gave Greenburg a unique…
Eccentric Architect Builds Ugliest Green House in Queens: “I Don’t Care What People Say”
What at first might look like a Sea Shepherd ship collision with a row house is actually an amazing feet of engineering and energy efficiency. Local architect Tom Faino was…
The Prince’s Natural House – Uniquely Sustainable and Eye-catching (at Least He Thinks so)
I find it comforting to know that some of the world’s leaders are not part of “the headless chicken brigade.” Global-warming deniers have been dubbed “headless chickens” by none other…
Brad Pitt’s Humanitarian Project to Build New LEED Platinum Homes for American Indians
Brad Pitt has been noticed these days more for his and his wife’s humanitarian activities more than for his acting. His nonprofit “Make it Right” has been involved with many…
Almost Transparent Net Zero House in Santa Monica in Intimate Connection with the Outdoors
When you’re looking to build on a tight urban lot, the task is already daunting enough. But when you’re building that urban house in order to push the limits of…
Old Greenwich Home Project Reveals Surprising Benefits of Building with Styrofoam
While Styrofoam may be just about the last thing that comes to mind when it comes to eco-friendly materials, it turns out that it can be used to build a…
Crazy or Genius? Portland Man Reaches Nirvana by Turning a Boeing 727 Jet into His Home
There are people who are eager to defy conventionality to such lengths that they are willing to live plainly on a plane. Bruce Campbell, 64, a retired electrical engineer from…
Kentor Residence in New Canaan – a Monument to Luxury With Minimum Environmental Impact
When Etta Kantor decided to build her dream home in New Canaan, CT, she didn’t care about LEED certifications, or any recognition for that matter. Guided by her caring nature,…
Great Gulf Active House Tailored to Serve the Land First, Residents Later
When it comes to new-home construction, people are used to it being about, well, themselves. New homes are supposed to be built around people, right? How they like to live,…