Let's get to the nitty-gritty of what it means to remodel green. Being green starts long before you think about where you want to put the tub, and the effects last into the future long after you're gone. Remodeling can be a wasteful process. The least... more »

A 2012 book called From the Ground Up: Innovative Green Homes, edited by Peggy Tully, documents a 2008 design competition of the same name. Competition entrants... more »

Stout and durable, paper countertops are easy on the environment and your conscience, and they woo with a warmth like that of stone. But are they right for your kitchen? Find out here. Compare:... more »

Oren Pollack moved from the United States to Nicaragua two years ago to join his parents in finding ways to make the world a better place. He quickly founded a nonprofit agency called Sports Donations... more »

When I first came across coconut as a furniture material several years ago, the idea absolutey intrigued me. Coconut shell and palm wood are normally industry by-products, typically either burned or thrown into landfills. But a number of manufacturers... more »

Sustainability guided architect Mark Thomas of Buzz Architecture when he built his family home in Australia's Adelaide Hills. “From the start this was never going to be a sexy, minimalistic, highly specced... more »

Beautiful weather and Pacific Coast views enticed Robert and Phyllis Frank to choose Cayucos, California, as the location for their new home. But then the house became something to admire on its own, thanks to its detailed design, heartfelt commissioned... more »

A bold splash of white against the dark Montana forest — this home isn't afraid to stand out. But there's much more to this house than its unique exterior. Geothermal heating, a passive solar design, a rain-catching water system and rooftop solar panels... more »

Shortly after buying a triplex in Montreal, first-time homeowners Dominique Leroux and Anne-Marie McSween attended a local environmental rally that made them rethink their design approach. The two spent the next couple of months researching ecofriendly... more »

Houzzers, I've noticed some of you sharing your reclaiming and salvaging accomplishments in the Comments section of Houzz contributor Bud Dietrich's ideabook Salvaged... more »

The professional couple who lives in this Ottawa, Ontario, house calls their home a "Zen barn" for its rustic reclaimed wood exterior and minimalist design. Rich textures inside and out warm up the modern look, and natural light streams into the house... more »

Carmel-by-the-Sea in California has a set of midcentury homes, but according to architect Mary Ann Schicketanz, most are either neglected or underappreciated. Schicketanz's clients,... more »

It's easy to idealize the country as the perfect place for living a green lifestyle, with fresh, clean air and plenty of room to live off the land. And while those features are certainly there (and quite appealing for some), the surprising part is, there... more »

"You won't find a single curve or arc in this house or landscape," says residential designer Leigha Heydt. Heydt teamed up with a developer to build this sustainable-minded house on spec. Very quickly, the straight-lined home appealed to a young... more »