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…
The Super Homes Project Volunteers Band Together for Low-Carbon Living in UK
So you crave that low-impact, low carbon, environmentally prudish living but what if you live in an older house, are saddled with a mortgage, or don’t have the cash to…
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…
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…
School Teacher Builds Passive Tiny House On Wheels – Total Energy Bill $176 Per Year
Doug Immel, a school teacher, built his own 8 foot by 20 foot mobile tiny house on a trailer in Massachusetts. His new address is 0 (not a type, it really…
Twenty-Year Old Carbon Neutral Bioclimatic House in Spain Says “America, Where Have You Been?”
Arguably and despite its relatively recent origins, the current crest of the American green movement wave has been one of the broadest in terms of public awareness. However, America still has…
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…
Living in the God Realm – Casa Till in Chile is Discreet, Remote, and Seamless With Nature
Sitting on top of the world and enjoying unparalleled ocean views is the newly built Casa Till in Los Arcos, Chile. This is what a German couple envisioned as their…
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…