Architecture and Design

An innovative solar-heating system is the foundation of an artist’s small country house, where an equally smart plan accommodates both life and workby Charles Miller

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

Testing an attainable approach to green practices, an architect designs his own home for a friendly fit in a historic districtby Michael McDonough

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

A team approach creates an energy-efficient and environmentally friendly house for a growing marketby Christopher Briley

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

A true "family room" emerges from a practical budget and a taste for simplicityby Maria LaPiana