Architecture and Design

A resourceful homeowner and his contractor explain how they created a sustainable home on budget in under five months

Passive survivability is a life-safety issue. How long could you live in your house without power or fuel?by Alex Wilson

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

Rising energy costs, climate change, and a new social conscience are complicating the way we buildby Scott Gibson

Although it's healthful, low maintenance, and easy on the environment, this Texas home is also lots of fun to live inby Peter L. Pfeiffer

On Martha's Vineyard, a co-housing project sets an example of sensitive development, affordable housing and community buildingby John Abrams