The Truffle: A Modern Day Home-Cave for the Nature Lover
July 19, 2011
The tiny fishing village of Laxe, Spain, is home to one of the most unique recycled homes on the planet.
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Making Green Homes Affordable to Everyone
July 19, 2011
Enterprise Community Partners provides affordable, efficient housing using recycled materials that is popping up all over the U.S.
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A Cozy Chilean Cottage with Recycled Roots
July 14, 2011
A rural location with poor access to materials did not stop one Chilean architectural firm from building a great green home using recycled materials.
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Transbay Terminal to be Reborn as Phoenix-Like Public Sculpture
June 21, 2011
No longer structurally safe, parts of the aged San Francisco building will reemerge as a monumental recycled public art piece.
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The Sustainability Efforts of the U.K.’s School System
June 15, 2011
Attempts to retrofit school buildings and increase eco-awareness among students have stalled in a country determined to fight the effects of climate change.
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The Valley of the Sun’s Eco-Conventioneer Mecca
June 15, 2011
In a region known for its heat, the Phoenix Convention Center is keeping it cool and green.
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LEED Silver-Certified Ottertail Operations Center
June 13, 2011
A civic building in rural Minnesota is an unlikely leading example of low-impact construction using repurposed materials.
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Seven Water Towers Transformed into Houses
March 16, 2011
Forget bricks, concrete and mortar — repurposed water towers actually make pretty good houses, and definitely unusual ones!
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St. Julien Hotel & Spa: Colorado’s Green Diamond Glimmers Brightly
March 9, 2011
Located in eco-conscious Boulder, St. Julien Hotel is the paramount of green-focused lodging in the Rocky Mountain region.
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The Ecopod: An Ideal Shipping Container Vacation Home
February 21, 2011
More than just a repurposed shipping container, the Ecopod is an insulated, energy-efficient modern home.