Sustainable Homes: 26 Designs That Respect The Earth

Finally putting to rest the stigma that "green architecture" is unattractive and unsuitable for residential design, the houses shown in this lavishly illustrated volume exhibit aesthetics equal or superior to most conventional houses.

This text describes the more environmentally friendly construction methods and resources required to build and operate homes that embody the concepts of sustainable design. Each of these "eco" houses is unique. Some nestle lightly into the land. Others are well adapted to the climactic zones in which they are built. Many use materials that do no harm to the environment - materials that are recycled, salvaged, or harvested.