First Pre-Certified PHIUS+ 2021 Home Worldwide
The Bell Residence, a unique PHIUS Passive House, demonstrates how easy reaching net zero carbon...
Posts about Green Home of the Year
Natural Wonder
Red Tree Builders’ latest award-winning effort is a ‘Green Haven’ in more ways than one. There’s...
Storm Centurion
The Hunters Point community thrives during natural disasters while others don’t, thanks to green,...
Past + Present = Future
Early 20th century history meets a sustainable future in this energy-efficient renovated home. When...
ADU Powerhouse
Smart use of SIP panels and building science principles in this ADU shows people it is easy to cut...
Net-Zero Mid-Century Modern
This eight-year-long retrofit benefitted from a “house-as-a-system” approach. When architect Carri...
Carbon–Neutral Passive House
A 25 unit carbon-neutral Passive House-designed community demonstrates the scalability of using...
Prefab 3D Modular Panels Built for Tough Houston Weather
Here’s a home designed for minimal maintenance and energy consumption in its harsh climate. Houston...
Star of the Agrihood
This Asheville, N.C., project covers the checklist (and more) when it comes to sustainable...
Sustainable Housing: The Perfect Panacea
The latest iteration in Thrive Home Builders’ sustainability line raises the bar ever higher. After...
On the Ground Floor
There’s a lot of ‘good Earth’ in the all-natural Truchas Earthship. When he designs a home, Michael...
Passive House: Pond Views and Privacy
An unusual parcel shape leads to a slew of successful Passive House features. Take a retiree with...
Sustainable Home Is a Repeat Performer
Design experience was the key in meeting a second-time client’s request for an even greener home....
