Homes throughout history that have used the sun offer ideas for net-zero and passive homes of the present, in a new book by Anthony Denzer

Save water and improve your site’s look with these design tips and help from a pro

Its head may be in the clouds, but this home's heart is in the artist-made furniture, arresting artwork and breezy private terrace

No medieval turrets here, just materials like sleek metal and glass — and, of course, spectacular views

Take a walk on the wild tile side, with unexpected designs for walls and floors courtesy of the Coverings 2013 show

Light and bright homes are more popular than ever, but in shadows lie poetry, subtlety and great beauty

A circular home is a cozy spot for gardening, woodworking and plenty of reading

Take a yard from stale to stupendous with ideas from these expertly designed gardens in the U.S. Sunbelt

Elegant porcelain antlers and more now emerge from an Atlanta outpost where critters once roosted

So you get freezes or floods. So your garden is small. These palms send excuses riding off into the tropical sunset