Green Home
sun spot
With a keen eye for efficiency, Sunlight Homes grounds a compact green residence in an eco-minded philosophy while providing plenty of space for gatherings. By Jane Mahoney Photography by Andy Mattern
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green new world
Green building encompasses a dizzying array of choices, from wall systems to heating and cooling to whether to put carpet versus bamboo on your floor. We’re here to help you sort it out.
By Alicia Kellogg Photograph by Kirk Gittings
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setting a new standard
Our Green Home of the Year Award winners put sustainable design into practice, proving environmentally friendly building works for almost any budget. Photography by Kirk Gittings
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embodied ideals
Two award winners built to the highest Build Green New Mexico standards show just how far sustainable design has reached into the mainstream without sacrificing efficiency, resource conservation, or indoor air quality.
By Charles C. Poling Photography by Kirk Gittings
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green building blocks
Whether you prefer making mud bricks by hand or consider yourself
a modern mason, there is an eco-friendly option for you.
By Jane Mahoney
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New Mexico’s Sustainable Building Tax Credit adds a monetary incentive to building green in the Land of Enchantment.
By Noreen Richards and Elena Agustin
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fully loaded
Harder Custom Builders specializes in building green homes that cater to the demand for luxury and amenities in the custom market.
By Jane Mahoney Photography by Kirk Gittings
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high-style hideaway
In the woods outside Santa Fe, architect Amy Stone creates a high-functioning, elegantly simple home with minimal impact on the environment.
By Jane Mahoney Photography by Dominique Vorillon
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better with age
Recycled materials and antique elements add an unexpected dimenison of sustainable style at this carefully designed home.
By Alicia Kellogg Photography by Kirk Gittings
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