Versatility in tiny house design also means that there's a wide range of options between the most rustic, rugged cabins and high-end mini-mansions on wheels. A handful of tiny house builders, such as ...

Airtight and super-insulated, a passive house uses around 90% less energy. When the Canadian engineer Harold Orr and his colleagues began designing an ultra-efficient home in Saskatchewan in the late ...

Scandinavian house design, with its understated elegance, natural materials, and purposeful simplicity, pairs well with the tiny living movement. Inspired by minimalism and focused on quality of life, ...

Architects Ruth Mandl and Bobby Johnston transformed their historic Brooklyn brownstone into a passive house with a zero-dollar monthly energy bill, including electric vehicle charging. Their kitchen ...

Dear Jim: With all the severe weather and natural disasters recently, I want to build a superstrong house which is energy efficient. What is the most efficient, strong house construction method ...