Soon after celebrating its 10th birthday, the Chicago Center for Green Technology earned its second LEED Platinum certification—this time for operations and maintenance.

A look at some green building designs for large communities that caught our attention in recent months and may (or may not) become reality in the next several years.

With amenities such as a heat pump, radiant underfloor heating and high-performance insulation, this modern bamboo-clad house is as energy efficient as it is attractive.

Many passive green building strategies can soften the impact of natural disasters and make life more healthy and bearable for survivors during the recovery period.

In Oregon, wineries are helping to preserve agricultural lands — and vintners, increasingly, are choosing green practices to craft that perfect Pinot Noir.

Green developments in dense urban areas with nearby public transportation options and essential amenities don’t typically come with garages, but this one does.

By using a glass envelope in the shape of a pyramid as a thermal buffer, Beijing’s Parkview Green keeps its heating and cooling demands to a bare minimum.

A new administrative building in Quebec, based on bioclimatic principles, makes good use of passive solar design while improving quality of life for staff.

Super-green, insulated by earth and study enough to withstand tornadoes, a Northern Michigan earth shelter home features a unique element: an underground barn.

In Milwaukee, a seemingly unremarkable redevelopment project is 45 percent more efficient than the average, and was built with 50 percent recycled materials.

Accessory dwelling units allow for low energy costs and that little needed extra space for a workshop or extra bedroom. We check one out in Portland.