18 Incredible Small Green Homes That Live Large
These exciting and comfortable designs from the new book Small Eco Houses show what's possible, and sustainable, in under 2,500 square feet.
Also see more amazing green homes and homes built from shipping containers.
Green Bridge House
1,184 square feet
Max Pritchard Architect
Ashbourne, Australia
According to Small Eco Houses, the Bridge House was built for a client who didn't want to spoil the natural beauty of their property. So the architects came up with a rectangular design that bridged over a small stream.
The main windows face north and south, facilitating passive temperature control. The black cement floor serves as a thermal mass and the windows are double paned. The reflective steel cladding and surrounding trees help with cooling in the summer. There's also a pair of solar panels.
How would you like to live over a stream?
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