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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Lavaflow 3 Green House
1,300 square feet
Craig Steely Architecture
Big Island, Hawaii
Perched on a lava field 10 miles from the active volcano Mount Kilauea, the airy Lavaflow 3 house provides views of the Pacific from every window. The home needs no air conditioning, owing to the windows that take advantage of ocean breezes. Screens, curtains and louvers regulate the air flow and provide privacy.
The small home was designed to minimize impact to the sensitive post-volcanic landscape. All water used is collected from the rains, and stored in a concrete cistern under the living room.
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