Green Building278 Stories
Green BuildingThe Passive House: What It Is and Why You Should Care
If you don’t understand passive design, you could be throwing money out the window
Full StoryGreen BuildingHouzz Tour: 1950s Cape Cod-Style House Gets a Sustainable Update
A designer renovates a Maine waterfront cottage to emphasize energy efficiency, storytelling and vintage charm
Full StoryGreen Building7 Eco-Friendly Updates to Help Cool Your Home
Consider these energy-saving ways to reduce indoor temperatures on hot days
Full StoryGreen BuildingHouzz Tour: New Zero-Energy Home Filled With Natural Light
A green-leaning design-build firm creates a LEED Platinum-certified family home near Portland, Oregon
Full StoryEarth Day12 Pros Share the Top Sustainable Features They’re Using
Design, building and landscape pros discuss the ways they’re creating comfortable, efficient and eco-friendly homes
Full StoryModern HomesHouzz Tour: Modern Vineyard Retreat in Under 1,800 Square Feet
In Oregon wine country, an efficient, earthy house inspired by simplicity, sunshine and soil blends into the landscape
Full StoryGreen Building6 Tips for Making Your Remodel or New Build More Sustainable
Four architects reveal how to reduce the environmental impact of your home project
Full StoryGreen Building6 Ways to Make Your Remodel or New Build More Sustainable
Create a sustainable sanctuary without breaking the bank with these must-know tips from architects
Full StoryKitchen MakeoversKitchen of the Week: Row House Refresh Adds Vintage Character
A designer repaints cabinets, replaces hardware, adds marble and textural tile — and donates discarded items for reuse
Full StoryHomes Around the WorldHouzz Tour: A Sustainable Home for Family Living
Eco-friendly design and clever tricks create an energy-efficient home in Italy
Full StoryHouzz ToursHouzz Tour: Living Large in a 1,400-Square-Foot Home
A couple and an architect connect on Houzz to build a lean, green house that proves bigger isn’t always better
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