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.
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By Brian Clark Howard

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Modern Green House in Geres

1,615 square feet
Correia/Ragazzi Arquitectos
Canicada, Portugal

A bit larger in size but farther south, this unusual home could be the love child of Frank Lloyd Wright and Philip Johnson. It cantilevers far over a steep slope in Portugal, where it was situated to minimize disturbance to the surrounding forest.

The unique home is built with reused and natural materials, and is oriented for cross ventilation. The views from inside make one feel part of the forest.

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