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Green Building281 Stories

Students’ Award-Winning Home Leaves Small Footprint
Green BuildingStudents’ Award-Winning Home Leaves Small Footprint
By Claire McCall
A cost-effective, solar-powered New Zealand prefab home has good looks to match
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Houzz Tour: An Innovative Home Shows What It’s Made Of
Green BuildingHouzz Tour: An Innovative Home Shows What It’s Made Of
By Annie Thornton
Homeowners design their Washington, D.C., residence with sustainability in mind and to accommodate them as they get older
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10 Things to Know About Prefab Homes
Architecture10 Things to Know About Prefab Homes
By Laura Gaskill
Are prefab homes less costly, faster to build and greener than homes constructed onsite? Here are answers to those questions and more
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Insulation Basics: Natural and Recycled Materials
Green BuildingInsulation Basics: Natural and Recycled Materials
By Mariana Pickering
Consider sheep’s wool, denim, cork, cellulose and more for an ecofriendly insulation choice
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What Is Organic Architecture, Anyway?
The Art of ArchitectureWhat Is Organic Architecture, Anyway?
By Andrew Boyne
Practitioners of organic architecture seek to connect houses more closely with their natural surroundings. Here's how they do it
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Insulation Basics: Designing for Temperature Extremes in Any Season
Green BuildingInsulation Basics: Designing for Temperature Extremes in Any Season
By Mariana Pickering
Stay comfy during unpredictable weather — and prevent unexpected bills — by efficiently insulating and shading your home
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Design Workshop: Shutters, All Grown Up
Green BuildingDesign Workshop: Shutters, All Grown Up
By Eric Reinholdt
Shutters are back! They’re modern, functional and a sensible investment for a more comfortable, efficient home
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Living on the Edge of the Wild
Landscape DesignLiving on the Edge of the Wild
By Falon Mihalic
When Mother Nature is your neighbor, the possibilities — and responsibilities — can be that much greater
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Houzz Tour: Modern Efficiency in the English Countryside
Contemporary HomesHouzz Tour: Modern Efficiency in the English Countryside
By Natalie Wain
Passive House principles make a new contemporary home for a Gloucestershire family of 5 a model of energy-efficient design
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Houzz Tour: Passive House Principles, Active Benefits in Portland
Green BuildingHouzz Tour: Passive House Principles, Active Benefits in Portland
By Annie Thornton
Lower energy bills and consistent temperatures are just two of the advantages of this architect’s newly built home
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The Future of Smart Design: Reuse, Reduce, Recycle
Green BuildingThe Future of Smart Design: Reuse, Reduce, Recycle
By Eric Reinholdt
See why reducing waste in a home construction project should appeal to every architect, designer and client
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