The facade of the green-built Suttles and Shah residence.

When it comes to designing sustainably, there might be no easier resource to harness than water.

From Wimberley to Fort Worth, we've gathered some of the best modern Lone Star State homes from Dwell's archives.

Bamboo grows like a most welcome weed at these modern homes.

These homes welcome visitors with a jolly splash of color.

Houses from Houston to Hamburg that feature verdant front yards prime for playing, lounging, and more.

Cement blocks, commonly used to strengthen and insulate a building, are usually covered up. Left bare, they can also offer a minimalist variation on the traditional red brick theme.

These five Austin homes from the Dwell archive combine sustainable design with contemporary ingenuity.

As the weekend slowly draws to a near, we've gathered up ten of our most clicked on homes on Dwell this week for your perusal.

From locations like a microcourtyard in Virginia to a prefab glass-shelled retreat in summery Finland, these ten outdoor gardens will make you green with envy.

Austin couple Anne Suttles and Sam Shah built a house to last their lifetime—and longer. Mixing new efficient systems with old upcycled materials, they keep it weird while keeping it green.