Barrel Living

This elliptical house in Long Island takes a different approach to eco-friendly building that is similar in many ways to the goals of yurts and dome homes but with more of an artistic and cosmological bend.

  January 28, 2008 | Comments (2)

Fans of Prefab head to MOMA this Summer

In July 2008, MOMA in New York city will be presenting "Home Delivery: Fabricating the Modern Dwelling". MOMA has selected five architects from 400 to build a prefab home for this exhibit that will take place on a parking lot adjacent to MOMA on 53rd St.

  January 28, 2008 | Comments ()

BioHaven Floating Islands

If you're looking for a way to enhance your pond or water element, then checkout these floating islands that promise to:

  January 21, 2008 | Comments ()

Advanced Wall Framing Techniques
for a Greener Home

Kathy Price-Robinson is the editor of a great blog called Pardon our Dust from the L.A. Times. She recently opened a discussion comparing standard framing techniques (2x4's 16-inch on center) vs. advanced techniques (2x6's 24-inch on center) that are generally considered more environmentally friendly.

She polled two professional builders who have differing opinions that we feel are derived from the philosophies of their firms.

  January 12, 2008 | Comments (5)