Architecture and Design

Reports from three case studies outline what it takes to achieve LEED for Home's silver, gold, and platinum ratingsby Sean Groom

LEED for Homes is a new, comprehensive national certification program for green, energy-efficient homes. Builders who’ve tried it like it, but will it change the way houses are built?by Sean Groom

Common-sense solutions for creating homes that are self-reliant, resilient, and versatileby David Johnston, Scott Gibson

Compact and beautiful, mkLotus is a zero-energy house with major appeal by Tim Schmidt

Innovative site work and a thoughtful floor plan preserve views and a stand of mature pine treesby Eric Odor

An architect designs a small in-town house that uses sustainable materials, solar energy, and water conservation to improve quality of life (and afford it)by Christopher Stafford

Winner of a national green-building award, this low-maintenance house should produce as much energy as it usesby Nathan Good

An interior designer's earth-friendly ideas go easily from Sarah Susanka's showhouse to your houseby Patricia Gaylor

A demonstration house in Canada shows new approaches to energy-efficient, environmentally sensitive constructionby Kip Park