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These 14 projects represent what the future of building will look like and are all Phius-certified. Phius standards are rigorous and are used globally to create passive buildings. In fact, the Phius certification includes...

After three years of research and development, architect Wayne Turett of New York City-based architectural firm The Turett Collaborative has designed and built his long-awaited Passive House in the village of Greenport, New...

Tucked into a sloping hillside looking out over the Aegean Sea, the TRIF House designed by Sergey Fedotov boasts a gorgeous, contemporary design with massive floor-to-ceiling windows to take in the breathtaking sea views...

At first glance, the most eye-catching feature of the two-story Musterhaus is its glazed corner facade that lets generous amounts of natural light into its double-height living area...

Breathtaking Shipping Container Studio: San Antonio, Texas Texas architect Jim Poteet transformed a 40-foot shipping container into this gorgeous deep blue backyard studio replete with a verdant living roof, rainwater collection...

The clients desired an eco-friendly home filled with natural daylight and a sense of spaciousness. As a result, the architects studied the sun’s path to create a design that optimized passive design strategies. The placement...

The 1,033-square-foot Ecological House 3.0 boasts a modern design with rounded edges to match its innovative, 100% digital design, manufacturing, and home automation. Thanks to the digitization process, NOEM was able to send...

With growing concern for indoor home health, rising energy costs and climate change, both builders and homeowners are turning to the Passive House building system as a viable, sustainable alternative to conventional residential...

Dubbed the “Eight-Foot House,” this elegant and minimalist new home in Denver, Colorable takes a “passive” approach to the idea of sustainable design...

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Affordable housing projects often rely upon unhealthy materials and inferior workmanship to help keep costs down. Not the Noble Home. It’s an eco-friendly house kit that’s simple enough that it can be assembled...

The European Solar Decathlon kicked off this past Friday, and Inhabitat was on the scene to bring you the world’s most stunning sun-powered homes as they go head-to-head in this year’s competition...