Inside and out, this large Arts and Crafts-style home doesn’t look at all like an eco-friendly home. It was built for a large family with 6 kids and it has many green features. A rainwater collection system, passive solar, a ventilated radiant barrier roof system, rigid foam wall and attic insulation, carefully sized roof overhangs, sealed attics, hydronic heating, and a water based air-conditioning system that uses the swimming pool as a heat sink are just some of the eco-friendly features. Check it out.

Built on a steep hill, this home is loaded with green features. Including thermal heated floors, solar heated lap pool, radiant floor heating, ocean breeze ventilation, plyboo cabinets, broken cement and grass driveway, along with a panoramic view.  Check it out.

A huge glass facade on this house is a voyeur’s dream come true. It lets in a lot of light but your neighbors always know what you’re up to. Lots of wood mill work keeps this house clean, uncluttered and very minimal. Check it out.

Built in Tunquen, Chile, the “Metamorphosis” house went through some drastic changes. The unusual shape allows for dramatic views of the ocean and mountains that surround the house. Check it out.

It could be mistaken for a landed ufo, but these homes are totally innovative and green. They actually rotate in order to harness the sun’s energy: more direct sunlight in the winter, less in the summer. The first one to be built in the United States is outside New York City. Solaleya is the company that makes them. Check it out.

A California-inspired home stands out among the traditional brick Victorian homes that surround it in this Yorkshire hamlet. All-white interior, glass stairs, bright colored accents, along with a clean, minimalist design, is not the typical British style. Lots of green features including hidden light switches in the bathroom that emphasize the ultra sleek design concept. Check it out.

Instead of tearing down a small house, the owners chose to add-on using cool mod elements. The outside cladding is made of rain-proof plywood and galvanized steel. The kitchen has a cement floor with more plywood used for cabinets and countertops. They recycled most of the existing materials and even created a backyard urban farm. Check it out.

Bright colored lights are not typical of the cool mod home. This house was built for two performers and it’s the house that takes center stage. Can’t decide what color to paint your walls? No problem with this house. Touch a button, instant drama. There’s a large open space for lots of performing. A cantilevered front wall opens the space to the front and the neighbors. Only true drama fanatics could live here. Check it out.

Two homes built side by side on a compact lot outside of London, UK. The interiors have an amazing open feeling that allows a lot of sunlight to peer in. Privacy was the main issue. All the lots in this neighborhood are very close together. Lots of glass off the inside courtyard and strategically placed walkways, windows and u-shaped atriums make these modern and very private. Check out what can be done with limited space.

This three-story chic eco home has got it all—including a spa and an indoor pool. But it’s main attraction is the wind turbine. It was the first turbine to be installed in an urban setting. Check it out.