Self-Sufficient House Fits Sculpted Dutch Landscape

The Bridge House straddles a wedge-shaped gap in the Dutch countryside. Image by Christiaan de Bruijne via 123DV.

This Bridge House uses the traditional Dutch “terp” method of embedding a building in a low mound to harness the geothermal properties of the soil and live off the grid. Read more →

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LoftFloat Turns Houseboats Into Solar Powered Sustainable Living

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Magma Design's LoftFloat houseboat combines a compact yet comfortable living space with the serene flotation capability of a boat. Used in Barcelona, LoftFloats are entirely solar-powered and feature a bedroom, kitchen, living room, restroom, and a deck. Read more →

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zeroHouse Design Gives Off Grid Living A More Friendly Touch

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The off-grid zeroHouse collects its own water, recycles its own wastes and provides its own power, via a fleet of solar panels over the two bedrooms hooked up to a battery bank. Read more →

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