ADU Powerhouse
Smart use of SIP panels and building science principles in this ADU shows people it is easy to cut...
Posts about Green Home of the Year
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....
Zero Energy, Zero Water House
A small environmental footprint makes this water- and energy-independent home a smart sign of...
Multifaceted Sustainable Home
A classic customer request turned into a prime example of sustainable building. To say that Linda...
Colorado Home Is a Lesson in Humanity
The 2023 Green Builder Home of the Year Award Overall Grand Winner illustrates how big benefits can...
Resilient House: Ready for the Next One
The road to Puerto Rico’s hurricane recovery has led to Mi Casa Resistente, a catastrophe-ready...
