EcoBuilding Pulse: Residential Projects

2013 AIA COTE Top Ten Green Project: Yin Yang House

Thu, 2 May 2013 09:12:02 EST

Brooks + Scarpa sets a new standard for the home office with a light-filled, comfortable live–work space.

2013 AIA COTE Top Ten Green Project: New Norris House

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 09:12:26 EST

A 1933 experiment in sustainable living is updated and improved, resulting in an affordable house with extreme resource-use reductions.

2013 AIA COTE Top Ten Green Project: Charles David Keeling Apartments

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:40:59 EST

A KieranTimberlake-designed student housing project capitalizes on its sunny, breezy location.

Philadelphia Gets Its First Passive House-Certified Homes

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 11:38:48 EST

Opening next month, the Stables net-zero-energy townhomes will be the city's first residential Passive House project.

2013 AIA COTE Top Ten Green Project: Merritt Crossing Senior Apartments

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 05:02:28 EST

An affordable housing development designed by Leddy Maytum Stacy Architects transformed a vacant property into a community asset.

Super-Sized Home is Big on Energy Efficiency

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 09:50:37 EST

A Florida builder proves that an extra-large home can achieve net zero energy.

Active House Interior Design Driven by Healthy Product Selections

Fri, 5 Apr 2013 10:35:03 EST

Carefully chosen finishes provide superior indoor air quality, comfort, and durability.

Before and After: An Austin, Texas, Modern Makeover

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 11:09:40 EST

A blocky duplex was enlarged into a contemporary model of sustainable living.

Before and After: Austin, Texas, Expanded Cottage

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 10:25:39 EST

A high-performance renovation brought this Craftsman-style bungalow into the 21st century.

Before and After: Washington, D.C., Historic Rowhouse

Thu, 7 Mar 2013 12:09:25 EST

A LEED Platinum renovation of this Georgetown rowhouse resulted in a high-performance showpiece.

A Passively Cooled House in Sarasota, Fla., Capitalizes on Local Winds

Wed, 6 Mar 2013 09:15:43 EST

Gentle winds provide passive cooling at a Florida waterfront home.

Buyers Are Still Flipping for Energy-Efficient Remodels

Tue, 5 Mar 2013 02:06:58 EST

ECOHOME checks in with Philip Beere, three-time winner of the NAHB Green Remodel Advocate of the Year Award, for an update on his G Street development company, the power of energy labeling, and what’s on the horizon.

Upward Mobility in Maine

Thu, 7 Mar 2013 10:59:01 EST

A thorough but cost-conscious remodel transforms an underachieving northern New England house into the star of its neighborhood.

Fitting In With Both the Past and the Present

Mon, 4 Mar 2013 12:42:07 EST

Lori Bork Newcomer's designs blend in with Athens's rich architectural history while taking sustainability cues from it.

Practical Products Yield an Affordable High-Performance Home

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 02:28:17 EST

The Energy Star-rated bungalow boasts state-of-the-art technology that doesn’t break the bank.

Expressive Framework

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 11:55:24 EST

Recycled materials tell tales of past glory in a San Antonio home.

Custom Home of the Year Award-Winners 2003-2012

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 12:41:40 EST

A more comprehensive Custom Home awards' program is being introduced in 2013. Gain inspiration to enter this new, improved design awards by reviewing our collection of past Custom Home of the Year winners.

On The Boards: Wavehouse

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 04:19:39 EST

A San Francisco multifamily building abstracts the city's traditional bay windows.

Project Gallery: Creston Avenue Residence

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 11:26:25 EST

This proposed building will be approximately 62,750 square foot, 10-story tall building with full basement. It will contain 21 studio apartments, 12 one-bedroom apartments, 32 two-bedroom apartments and one two-bedroom apartment: User-generated architecture from Magnusson Architecture & Planning.

Small House Incorporates the Best of City Living

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 12:04:45 EST

Built Green-certified home and guest house make use of every square inch and dollar in an ultra-expensive city.