Green Design

Traditional architecture, new building methods, and rainwater collection combine to lessen a home’s imprint on its sensitive coastal siteby Stephen Sullivan

Used to building big houses with big budgets, the Picton brothers earned a platinum rating with their first modest green home—but mastering the learning curve wasn’t always a smooth rideby Jim Picton, Mark Picton

Discovering the causes of poor indoor-air quality is the first step in creating a healthful home

In New York state, a new house combines compound curves and energy-saving detailsby Kurt Ofer

Defined by a mosaic of indoor and outdoor spaces, a new house tames the sun and adapts a traditional Southwest style for an established neighborhoodby Murray Silverstein, Barbara Winslow

A new family room and master suite, improved entries, and an updated building envelope saved this home from the wrecking ball, againby Michael Klement

In a dense urban neighborhood, this remodeled bungalow goes green with recycled materials, solar energy, gray water, and room for the owners’ day jobsby Geoffrey Holton

A first-time home designer nails it with an updated farmhouse that includes double-duty spaces, a serious mudroom, and a five-star energy ratingby Diane Kolak

An architect highlights the hallmarks of a style that responds to its environment  by James Tuer

This home uses five systems to reduce its environmental impact, lower its operating cost, and improve its connection to the landby James Tuer

A forward-thinking homeowner invests in a highly efficient HVAC system that includes photovoltaics and a noncombustion furnace

Requirements: 1 metal roof, 2500 gallons of rain, and the desire to save the planet

A video introduction to Portland's Green Homes Tour + Info Fair

Designed with reused materials, this entry for an active family makes use of every inch of space with hooks, cubbies, and lockers

For starters, the simple modular plan optimizes daylight and cross ventilation

A resourceful homeowner and his contractor explain how they created a sustainable home on budget in under five months

Get an in-depth look at a near-zero energy house featuring recycled materials and solar-heating and rainwater-harvesting systems

Part of Portland's Build It Green! 2008 Homes Tour + Info Fair, this master bedroom, bath, and loft are designed to conserve energy and water

Video tours and takeaways from Portland's Build It Green! 2008 event