Design projects across the world are experimenting with new ways to generate energy through the built environment. Elizabeth Braw reports
Image 14 of 20 from gallery of Winners of Habitat for Humanity's Sustainable Home Design Competition. Central Region © 2012 Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture
The Auld family were holidaying on the NSW south coast in 2012 when mum Sharon, came across an article about sustainable house design. It was then that she decided to demolish their dilapidated red-brick house and replace it with a family home that would be the very model of eco-cred.
Beautiful sustainable home located on an island with rooms to rent. This post comes from an ad on airbnb for rooms, in what they define as an “Earthship". A sustainable home mostly built from recycled materials, which utilises clean form of energy like the sun and recycles water (which is re-used to water the plants). It makes the most of the heat and the cold stored in the ground, to heat and cool the building during the seasons. The home is located on Prince Edward Island, which is one of Canada's eastern maritime provinces. We assume Island life to be slow, reflective and this home, just adds to the romantic view. That said there are lessons that can be learnt and it's nice to see that slowly city life if catching up to the idea of this kind of clean living, I hope we get there soon... Visit DesignStack's Categories with the following link: Categories Press the Image to Enlarge it. Press the Image to Enlarge it. Press the Image to Enlarge it. Press the Image to Enlarge it. Press the Image to Enlarge it. Press the Image to Enlarge it. Press the Image to Enlarge it. Press the Image to Enlarge it. Press the Image to Enlarge it. Press the Image to Enlarge it. Press the Image to Enlarge it. Press the Image to Enlarge it.
Guest house made from salvaged timber is energy efficient, collects rainwater and was built using structural insulated panels.
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We visited Earthship MIMA, the only Earthship in Japan, in Mima, Tokushima Prefecture, and learned its sustainable housing secrets!
A California residence designed in collaboration with Lloyd Russell and Surfside Projects, inspired by Case Study Houses and Eichler's designs.
Love the idea of an eco-friendly sustainable home but not sure what’s involved or the costs? Our go-to guide has the answers.
A new book explores sustainable design in Bali, proving that eco-conscious projects don’t need to sacrifice luxury
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Sustainable home design is one of the biggest ways we can minimise our impact on the environment. These 10 eco houses are filled with clever ideas.
A sincere dream. Since stumbling on the concept of an earth ship in late 2012, I have wanted to help create an autonomous vista from the ground up – earlier this year I had that opportunity.
anagram architects has completed 'outré house', a residential building in new delhi that employs a humble material palette and integrated greenery.
Stealth Farmhouse _BRIEF _BRIEF Our client desired a multifunctional sanctuary: a 4-bedroom, 2-3 bathroom home designed to effortlessly transform from a tranquil holiday escape to a short-stay rental, or a permanent residence. The brief was to create an elegant farmhouse using a carefully curated selection of low-maintenance and readily available materials. The house’s position on […]
Self Sustaining Homes: Explore the concept, evolution, and future prospects of eco-friendly, independent living & how to build your own!
Image 4 of 56 from gallery of Eco-Sustainable House / Djuric Tardio Architectes. Photograph by Clément Guillaume
Sustainable Design and Construction Primer Download Now What is an Earthship? An Earthship home is a type of passive solar house that is made of both natural and upcycled materials (such as earth-packed tires). Earthships can be completely off-grid or partially
El diseño inteligente de edificios implica una fase temprana de exploración para aplicar las estrategias más importantes: reducir consumo de agua y energía-
Sustainable House is a contemporary two-storey house located inRandwick, United Kingdom, designed by Day Bukh Architects.
Article Content: A Natural Palette The Stone Centerpiece Sustainable Choices Soft Textures, Bold Shapes Light: The Natural Sculptor Art: The Silent Conversationalist Seamless Spaces Comfort in Forms Luxurious Touches Cohesive Design Language The Outdoors Views from the Heights Midwestern Modernity The Contemporary Sustainable American Interior Design is a domain where every element is meticulously curated
A neglected block of land has been given a second chance at life, resurrected from a deserted sand mine to a modern industrial off-the-grid home. For almost 20 years the Kyvalley land sat idle but when Lisa and Steve Booth discovered it five years ago they knew it was something special. “The sand hills in […]
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More than just a sustainable home renovation, this 1950s Melbourne cottage delights in all things natural.
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Dissecting deeper into the anatomy of what constitutes a Sustainable home gives us 5 basic design considerations that must be applied.
Landscaping ideas for sustainable gardens help fight climate change. Here is our guide to 16 eco-friendly tips for sustainability to make a difference:
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Beautiful modern home featuring a wooden facade.
