Eco-friendly Homes: 6 Efficient Options

This house is made of rammed earth which is an eco-friendly material. It has sedimentary walls that make it more interesting. The house has three bedrooms, a smart design and concrete floors. The walls are made of glass and give a good view of native vegetation like grasses, flowers, and oak trees. The house also has a chef's kitchen and a beautiful entryway with a reflecting pool and floating steps.

This place has many features like a saltwater pool, cabin, yurt, and barn. It's on a big land with roads, trails, wells, and springs. The property also has its own sustainable power system. It costs $4,100,000. You can call Kevin McDonald from Sotheby's International Realty – Wine Country – Sonoma Brokerage at (707) 391-3382 to learn more.

This modern house has six bedrooms and uses geothermal heating and cooling. It also has triple-paned windows and tankless water heaters. Additionally, it uses solar power. The living area is spacious and has a skylight. It has both a family room and a sunroom, as well as a chef's kitchen. The library has two levels and a fireplace, and there is also a wine room and a hidden cigar lounge. Other amenities include a sauna, gym, and yoga studio.

The property has 3 acres of woods. The lawns and stone patio are big. There's also a saltwater pool, spa, and outdoor fireplace. The price is $4,795,000. You can call Cindy Raney from Coldwell Banker Realty at (203) 257-8320.

This townhouse was constructed in 2019. It has four bedrooms and two stories. It is located on Observatory Hill. It goes beyond the energy-efficiency codes laid down with its LEED Platinum specifications. Electric heat pumps regulate the temperature on separate floors.

This house is unique and has its own style. It has custom millwork and stonework, an elegant herringbone floor, a high-quality kitchen with a waterfall eat-in island, and a living room with glass French doors that lead to a cozy garden patio. Furthermore, the building is crowned with a long 23-foot roof deck. Its price is $3,400,000. If you're interested, you can contact Gail Roberts from Coldwell Banker Realty in Cambridge at (617) 844-2712.

This house has four bedrooms and was built using eco-friendly standards, including solar panels and geothermal heating and cooling. The main living area has high wood ceilings, a double-sided fireplace, and a big window. The kitchen has energy-efficient appliances. The house also has an office and a large porch.

The lot is 0.91 acres big. It has a new well, a pond, fruit trees, raised garden beds, a back patio with a fireplace, a two-car garage, a gardening shed, and a pump house. The lot is worth $4,245,000. Brian Delaney of Delaney Realty Group can be reached at (303) 601-4022.

The condos on 181 Fremont Street are in a building that has received LEED Platinum certification. There's a water recycling program in place, which is saving 1.3 million gallons per year. This two-bedroom unit is designed by ODADA and has French oak floors. The Lutron solar shades are a nice touch, as are the museum-style wall installations. The appliances in this unit are Energy Star-rated, and the primary bath is clad in marble. From 500 feet up, you'll enjoy breathtaking views of San Francisco Bay and the Bay Bridge through the walls of windows.

The building has a residents' club, art program, gym, and a skybridge to Salesforce Park. Carmen Legarda from Compass is selling it for $4,955,000.

A four-bedroom house built in 1991 is for sale. It is located near the Historic District. The house has a full solar array, updated insulation, and a reverse-osmosis water filter. The eat-in kitchen has energy-efficient appliances. The living room has a fireplace and glass doors to a screened waterfront porch.

This property measures 0.85 acres and is located near the Manokin River and Chesapeake Bay. The property boasts gardens, a firepit, and a gazebo, as well as mature trees. It is available for purchase at $549,999. Contact Brandon Brittingham of Long & Foster Salisbury/Luxury Portfolio International at (443) 978-3330 for more information.

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