Eco-Design

    Learn how design can be used to create a greener world, from sustainable architecture and tiny homes to eco-friendly remodeling and urban planning.
    The Baltic Treehouse by Fort Treehouse Co. exterior
    This Solar-Powered Treehouse Was Built With Tree-Friendly Engineering
    Dufferin Laneway Suite by Creative Union exterior
    This Wood-Clad Laneway Suite Enlivens an Urban Back Alley
    House For Two small apartment renovation by Small Design Studio interior
    Small Apartment Remodeled as an Intergenerational Home for Two
    Aerial view of Playtopia playground
    Nifty New Playground Inspires Joyous Outdoor Play
    Atop A Shop commercial-residential renovation by Tsai Design interior
    A Revamped Light-Filled Residence Now Tops This Victorian-Era Violin Shop
    An earthship.
    Is an Earthship Home Right for You?
    Maxon Studio home office on train tracks by Olson Kundig Aaron Leitz exterior
    This Ingenious Home Office Rolls Into the Forest on Train Tracks
    Wooden Lookout micro-apartment renovation by littleMORE design interior
    Walk-In Closet Cube Expands the Space in This Small Apartment
    Birdhouse accessory dwelling unit by North Arrow Studio exterior
    'Birdhouse' is a Delightful Small Home Designed Around 3 Large Trees
    Essential Homes Research Project by Norman Foster Foundation & Holcim exterior
    These Low-Carbon Modular Shelters Offer Dignity and Well-Being to Displaced People
    Avida Sola micro-apartment renovation by Studio Mara interior
    Big City Micro-Apartment Transformed Into Cozy Urban Haven
    Strawbale homestead by Martin Liefhebber & Harvest Homes & Evolve Builders exterior
    Family's Straw Bale Eco-Homestead Operates Off the Grid
    Outdoor unit of a heat pump heating on a house framed by roses
    What Is a Heat Pump? How Does It Work?
    Little Barn Laneway Suite by Creative Union exterior
    Little Urban Barn Transformed Into Modern Laneway Suite
    Tiny-ish tiny house by Emily interior
    Horse Lover Lives Off-Grid in Her 'Tiny-ish' Tiny House
    Little Yogaland micro-apartment renovation by littleMORE design interior
    Revamped Micro-Apartment Is Made for Practicing Yoga and Drinking Coffee
    View of two tiny homes connected by a sunroom
    This Family Home Is Two Tiny Houses Connected by a Sunroom
    Split Space backyard office by William Tozer Associates exterior
    This Modern Backyard Office Comes With a Climbing Wall
    Termite mound in Waterberg, Namibia / detail of the egress complex
    Termites Outsmart Humans When it Comes to HVAC Systems
    Allotment garden, aerial view
    How to Build Community Resilience
    Tile Nest House by H&P Architects
    This Modern House Has a Sun-Shading Skin of Traditional Terracotta Tiles
    Artist's tiny house Cam Oliver interior
    Man's Art-Filled Tiny House Is a True Gem of Creativity
    Eau Villa float home by Bauhaus Habitat exterior
    Guests Can Rent These Contemporary Tiny Homes That Float on the Water
    Monolocale EFFE by Archiplan Studio interior
    Renaissance-Era Micro-Apartment Renovated Into Elegant Home
    Architect and family build two tiny houses exterior
    Family Builds Two Remarkable Tiny Houses Together
    Cork House by Nimtim Architects exterior
    Family's Renovated Cork House Balances Beauty with Sustainability
    Best Urban Farming Certifications
    Best Urban Farming Certifications
    IWI Pod by Juan Ruiz and Amelia Tapia exterior
    This Modern Multipurpose Cabin Unfolds Like an Accordion
    BeâCHâlet mattr studio interior
    Architect's DIY Beachside Apartment Is a Space-Saving Wonder
    Mini Loft in Bermondsey by Studio 29 interior
    Architect Converts Victorian Factory Space Into Cozy Mini-Loft
    Special educators tiny house interior
    Spacious Tiny House is Home to Educator and 3 Dogs
    Hutt House by Melbourne Design Studios exterior
    Beautiful Hütt House Blends Biophilia With Passivhaus
    388 Barkly Townhouse style apartments by Breathe Architecture + DREAMER interior
    These Sustainable 'Townhouse-Style' Apartments Are Designed With Families in Mind
    Oyaki Farm by Tono Mirai Architects roof
    Rammed Earth & Wood Embrace the Sky in This Modern Cafe
    Saltviga House by Kolman Boye Architects exterior
    Serene Seaside Retreat Is Built With Wood Scraps
    BLOXS modular tiny home exterior
    BLOXS Is a Premium Modular Tiny Home Made With Cross-Laminated Timber
    Flowers and plants planting farm garden with little small cottage or shed. Nice green natural gardening concept. Look like a nice english green garden.
    Rethinking the Garden Shed: Exciting Ideas for Eco-Friendly Garden Buildings
    AirCrete dome home by Steve Areen
    DIY 'AirCrete' Dome Homes Are Affordable, Resilient, and Eco-Friendly
    Casa Gialla by Gon Architects
    When Designing a Small Space, Keep These Principles in Mind
    Macchia tiny house interior
    Elemental Self-Built Tiny House Breaks All the Design Rules
    Seoul Seocho Studio by Mies & Louis interior
    Small Studio Apartment Gets a Chic & Minimalist Makeover
    Eusebe tiny house interior
    Homeschooling Family of 4 Goes Mortgage-Free With a Tiny House
    Close-Up Of Driftwood On Beach Against Sky During Sunset
    The Surprising Beauty and Benefits of Driftwood
    Fruit Box renovation by Nimtim Architects interior
    Terrace House Reimagined As Flexible and Robust Family Home
    Halcyon Tiny House by Fritz Tiny Homes interior
    Beautiful Halcyon Tiny House Is Full of Space-Saving Surprises
    Karper building renovation by He! Architects interior
    Warehouse Converted Into Beautiful Residence With Natural, Low-Tech Materials
    Buddhist meditator's van conversion exterior
    This Buddhist Meditator Is Living Van Life and Building a Spiritual Community
    Woman in a red dress read while lounging on a blue sofa in a modern apartment
    Retiree's Dramatic Micro-Apartment Renovation Plays With Color and Light
    An outdoor balcony with potted plants and two people lounging and visiting
    Former Single Family Home Converted Into Vibrant Co-Living Spaces
    Vansteaders van conversion interior
    Nurse Quits Job to Travel in a Beautiful Van Conversion with Partner and Cat
    Cork House by Polysmiths interior
    Bright and Airy Cork House Is an Example of 'Beautiful Sustainability'
    The 8 Best Tiny House Rentals of 2022
    Best Tiny House Rentals of 2023
    Small Grand Apartment renovation by Tsai Design interior
    Small Apartment Renovation Celebrates Building's 1880s Splendor
    Datong micro-apartment renovation by Republic Design interior
    Micro-Apartment Makeover Includes Mini-Loft and Space-Saving Furniture
    Apex tiny house interior
    Couple's Clever Tiny House Features a Tall Shower and Luminous Bedroom
    Mini Bora rentable floating cabin cottage Bora Boreal exterior
    This Off-Grid Floating Cottage is a Rentable Retreat
    Beluga van conversion interior
    Couple Works and Travels in Alaska Full-Time in Self-Converted Van Home
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    Beware This Tiny Home Scam (and How to Spot It)
    Luini small apartment renovation Davide Minervini interior
    Architect Renovates Small 1950s Apartment Into Modern Residence