"Building a Passive House nowadays is even more affordable over the long term than building a conventional home." Architects unveil gorgeous home built using ancient materials and modern design ...

Also known as “beehive houses”, the conical adobe structures are designed to keep cool in the blazing desert sun, while their thick walls also retain warmth in the winter. Umm Amuda Kabira ...

Pedersen built the bench and kitchen using cob, an adobe-like mix of decomposed granite or sand, clay and natural fiber, an ancient technique she says points to the future for her house and community.