Sustainable homes

If you’ve spent much time researching alternative and off grid housing, you’ve likely come across cob homes. These whimsical structures might look like something out of a fantasy novel, but …

As populations grow around the world, the demand for affordable and sustainable housing options will continue to rise, particularly in large cities. For some architectural firms, shipping containers have become …

This beautiful, modern shipping container home is known as The Lily Pad. It sits on 13 acres of woods near Logan, Ohio, and is a prime example of the extraordinary …

Many people dream of going off grid, living close to nature, building a sustainable home, growing their own food, and taking charge of their time and money. So what stops …

At 900 square feet and packed with modern amenities, the De Lux shipping container home by Relevant Buildings truly lives up to its name. This deluxe model is built with …

This beautiful little home in Australia, called Skyfarm, was built with hempcrete – a hemp-based bio-composite material. In their search for nontoxic components to use in the construction of their …

Off-grid homes present an opportunity for people to connect with nature and be one with the environment – a sharp contrast to the reality many people face today in cities …

When it comes to sustainable living, there’s no better person to design the ideal off grid, mobile tiny home than an architect who has firsthand experience living a minimalist, mobile …

In Finland, it is typical to find camping areas within cities so locals can spend time in nature without venturing far from home. I was not aware of this fact …

Yurts have seen a huge rise in popularity in recent years as people gravitate toward eco-friendly and inexpensive shelters. Off grid yurt living is not a new concept; these lightweight, …