People in the market for new homes usually have their eyes on key features during the search for their perfect potential abodes: location, space, a pretty yard. Others look for the green factor -- something Enertia Building Systems may provide. See more »

Planning to run your house completely on solar power requires considerable financial, mental and emotional investments. Are you ready to go off the grid? See more »

Xeriscaping uses native plants to make living sustainable in dry climates, but can it be put to use in a whole town? The developers behind Xeritown sure hope so. See more »

Roads that reduce pollution. Self-repairing buildings. It may sound like the stuff of science fiction, but nanotechnology is poised to fundamentally change the way we build the world around us. See more »

We've all seen the aisles of organic produce that have begun popping up in grocery stores. But how much do you know about organic architecture? Take our quiz to test your knowledge! See more »

Sure, you'll save energy and money when you go green, but how much do you know about what it costs to make the switch? Test your knowledge and take our Super Savers: The True Cost of Green Construction Materials quiz! See more »

How are cities coping with population increases and construction demands? We've got 10 of the most environmentally conscious urban spaces for you to consider. See more »

Green homes have been trendy for some time, but now commercial buildings are getting in on the eco-building act. From living walls to mushroom bricks, check out 10 of the raddest advances in the field. See more »

Once upon a time, all residential building was eco-friendly, from yurts to adobe dwellings. Green housing's time has come again -- and this time, with some nifty technologies in tow. See more »

You may already know about solar heaters and rain barrels, but what about geothermal pumps and backyard wind turbines? Find out what's the latest in home green technology. See more »