Award of Merit, 2014 Builder's Choice and Custom Home Design Awards Read more »
San Francisco Multifamily Project Lauded for Sustainable Landscaping
38 Dolores features rainwater harvesting, green roofs, and edible rain gardens. Read more »
Designing for Resilience
Bill Browning told his audience of residential architects that the real question is not how do we protect and armor everything, but how do we include resiliency into communities? Read more »
TNAH on Track for Emerald Certification
The New American Home's green rater discusses the challenges of certifying the sprawling high-performance project. Read more »
Houses of tomorrow, brought to you by today’s students
Nearly 65% of architecture deans in North America consider sustainable design as one of the most significant changes in course offerings over the past five years, according to a survey released last month by the Design Futures Council. Read more »
On The Boards: Wavehouse
A San Francisco multifamily building abstracts the city's traditional bay windows. Read more »
From Start to Finish: Keeping the Active House on Budget
An energy-efficiency loan is key to the success of the Active House USA project. Read more »
Mountainside Retreat in Sonoma Valley
Located in the hills above California’s Sonoma Valley, Sonoma Mountain House occupies a high, sloping site shaded by towering trees. Read more »
Active House Planners Consider Orientation, Design, and Site Preparation
The ultra-efficient house will blend in with 100-year-old neighboring dwellings. Read more »
Prefab House is Living Lab for Energy and Water Conservation
The New Norris House continues a tradition of simple, affordable design but with less impact on local resources. Read more »