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- New net-zero LivingHomes capture the future of sustainable living Thu, 30 Apr 20, 2:30amKoto Design has teamed up with Plant Prefab to create two new incredible net-zero energy homes. Koto LivingHome 1 and Koto LivingHome 2 are modular homes that incorporate sustainable living systems of the future. Under the...
- Reclaimed wood home resembles barns in Sonoma Valley Sat, 4 Apr 20, 5:30amCalifornia firm Faulkner Architects has unveiled a beautiful, modern farmhouse that pays homage to the rural vernacular in California's beautiful Sonoma Valley...
- Weathered-steel home near Palm Springs is the epitome of desert chic Tue, 31 Mar 20, 4:30amLos Angeles-based EYRC Architects has tucked an undeniably chic home into a remote corner of the Californian desert. The Ridge Mountain House is a concrete and weathered steel dwelling specifically designed to sit in harmony...
- Brazilian home uses solar energy for 100% self-sufficiency Fri, 7 Feb 20, 5:30amBrazilian firm 24 7 Arquitetura has set a stunning modern home into a challenging mountainous landscape in Brazil’s Nova Lima region. In addition to the home’s contemporary aesthetic, which is comprised of several...
- Energy-efficient affordable housing project opens in South LA Tue, 7 Jan 20, 4:30amAs part of its ongoing effort to house Los Angeles’ homeless, local design practice Lorcan O’Herlihy Architects (LOHA) has transformed a vacant lot in South Los Angeles into an inspiring example of 100% affordable housing...
- A solar-powered, concrete home in Brazil is a powerhouse of sustainability Sat, 27 Jul 19, 3:30amSão Paolo-based firm Steck Arquitetura has just unveiled the Julieta House, a concrete home that spans nearly 7,000 square feet. Located in the city of Piracicaba, the house is comprised of a concrete shell that provides...
- Brazilian timber home uses bioclimatic principles to reduce its environmental footprint Wed, 17 Jul 19, 5:30amDesigned by Brazilian firm PITTA Arquitetura, the aptly named Casa Modelo serves as an architectural model for sustainable home design. Built using numerous bioclimatic principles, the solar-powered home has minimal environmental...
- A prefabricated family home boasts an impressively small carbon footprint Sat, 29 Jun 19, 12:30amLondon-based firm Proctor & Shaw has just unveiled a stunning country home that blends a traditional farmhouse aesthetic with sleek, modern touches...
- Beautiful vacation home in Brazil is crafted from upcycled stone and salvaged bricks Thu, 16 May 19, 5:30amDesigned by Curitiba-based firm Solo Arquitetos, the Lake House sits overlooking the expansive wetlands of the Paranapanema River in southern Brazil. Designed to blend into its natural setting, the family vacation home was...
- The Lantern is a portable home wrapped in a natural woven lattice Fri, 22 Feb 19, 3:30amLondon-based firm Emulsion Architecture has designed a serene, portable home to serve as versatile lodging that can be installed in a variety of landscapes...
- Dwell Development introduces net zero-ready homes to Seattles Georgetown neighborhood Tue, 7 Nov 17, 6:14amGreen home builder Dwell Development is taking Seattle by storm! After completing several stunning net-zero projects, including this 5-Star Built Green home in Mount Baker, the company has unveiled another two energy-efficient...
- Man builds ultra-efficient green home as a love letter to the environment Tue, 26 Sep 17, 10:52pmMany people may be in love with our beautiful earth, but Maryland resident, Ed Gaddy is straight up infatuated. Recently featured in the Baltimore Sun, the eco-warrior has spent seven years fulfilling his dream of building...
- Oregon couple spends years building their net-zero 'extreme green dream home' Wed, 7 Jun 17, 1:36amSome people may spend years designing their dream home, but one ambitious couple in Oregon has just spent years building their "extreme green dream home." As beautiful as it is sustainable, the Desert Rain home by Tozer Design...
- Blu Homes launches 16 new prefab home designs, including new tiny homes Fri, 15 Apr 16, 8:00amInhabitat has been covering Blu Homes ever since it was a newcomer on the prefab scene in 2008. We’ve watched their designs develop and evolve, as they moved operations from the East Coast to the West coast, acquiring modular...
- Blu Homes launches 16 new affordable prefab home designs, including new tiny homes Wed, 13 Apr 16, 7:27pmInhabitat has been covering Blu Homes ever since it was a newcomer on the prefab scene in 2008. We’ve watched their designs develop and evolve, as they moved operations from the East Coast to the West coast, acquiring modular...