In our fast-paced, technology-driven world, the idea of building a green home using traditional techniques might sound like you’d be taking a step backward. However, it's important that we re-evaluate ...

Most of us “green” our homes with the same scattershot methods we use to improve our diets (organic apple here, “natural” energy bar there). We buy an Energy Star dishwasher, blow in some extra ...

Sustainability is a term that’s tossed around frequently, but what does it really mean when it comes to interior design? Well, today, sustainable homes can be both earth-conscious and timeless without ...

The role of the construction industry in combating climate change is a relatively new consideration, but one that is gaining prominence on sustainability agendas at a global scale. At the recent U.N.

The building and construction sector is the largest emitter of greenhouse gases. The sawmills of Maine generate a lot of wood waste each year: 1 million tons to be exact. For years, it was just ...

From earthships to container homes, sustainable architecture only continues to get more popular. One type of building that's making its way out of the off-grid margins is the cob house. Made of a ...

Wittman Estes, an architecture studio based in Seattle, has unveiled the Whidbey Puzzle Prefab, an innovative take on sustainable modular housing. This 600-sq-ft (55.75-sqm) tiny prototype, located on ...

Learn to build your own cabin cheaply and sustainably and learn about the green building benefits of sustainable, green-living homes. In 2013, I was living in a large city, but I felt it was time to ...

If you plan to sell a home in 2025, consider its green features. Eco-friendly upgrades can raise sales prices and draw younger buyers. Those under 40 now make up about one-third of all homebuyers.¹ A ...

A rare occurrence is taking place in upstate New York: A nursing home designed using the Green House model is closing due to fiscal challenges. St. John’s Home released a statement on Thursday ...