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Green Building281 Stories

Living Roofs Put Down Roots
Green BuildingLiving Roofs Put Down Roots
By Catherine Smith
No longer solely the domain of hippies — or hobbits — a green roof can be a hardworking partner in making your house sustainable
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5 Vacation Homes That Live Lightly on the Land
Green Building5 Vacation Homes That Live Lightly on the Land
By Julie Sheer
Check out the energy-efficient elements that give these weekend getaways a green touch
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10 Ways to Bring In the Breezes
Windows10 Ways to Bring In the Breezes
By Catherine Smith
Let nature cool your home with designs that capture fresh air and screen out the sun
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Houzz Tour: Australian Home a Gold Mine of Unconventional Ideas
Homes Around the WorldHouzz Tour: Australian Home a Gold Mine of Unconventional Ideas
By Rebecca Gross
Sawmill House, a collaboration between 2 brothers, combines the precision of architecture with the expressiveness of sculpture
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World of Design: Trees Bring Nature to a High-Rise in Milan
The Art of ArchitectureWorld of Design: Trees Bring Nature to a High-Rise in Milan
By Claudia Schiera
Discover ‘the most beautiful and innovative skyscraper in the world’ — the foliage-filled Bosco Verticale — and tour one of its apartments
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Houzz Tour: Family Builds Its Dream Home on a Wooded Hillside
Contemporary HomesHouzz Tour: Family Builds Its Dream Home on a Wooded Hillside
By Julie Sheer
Light-filled spaces and modern furnishings suit an active family in a California foothill community
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World of Design: The Joy of Moss and Its Modern Uses
Green BuildingWorld of Design: The Joy of Moss and Its Modern Uses
By Annie Thornton
This great design plant is 400 million years in the making. See how it’s inspiring art, soothing spaces and building design
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World of Design: 9 Energy-Smart Australian Homes
Houzz ToursWorld of Design: 9 Energy-Smart Australian Homes
By Susan Redman
With their innovative features and diverse surroundings, these 9 award-winning homes have struck gold on the Aussie design stage
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Houzz Tour: An Eco-Savvy Home Built for Bushfires
Green BuildingHouzz Tour: An Eco-Savvy Home Built for Bushfires
By Bettina Deda
An award-winning home is designed to stand strong in one of Australia’s most wildfire-prone regions
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The Big Freeze: Inventors Break New Ground to Keep Things Cool
Green BuildingThe Big Freeze: Inventors Break New Ground to Keep Things Cool
By Olivia Strigari
Old-fashioned fridges can be energy guzzlers, but there are more eco-friendly ways of keeping food fresh, as these global innovations show
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Houzz Tour: A Cozy, Eco-Friendly Octagonal Home in Wales
Homes Around the WorldHouzz Tour: A Cozy, Eco-Friendly Octagonal Home in Wales
By Jo Simmons
The compact handcrafted home incorporates smart details, local materials and upcycled finds
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