A creative approach to housing design that puts the planet first Designing with the environment in mind is not 'new'. What is new is the increasing number of ways houses can be more sustainably built. With a fresh focus on design ingenuity, new technologies and materials, there is more to ecologically motivated construction than solar panels and water tanks. From a mud-brick single-storey box built in the Texas desert to an all-timber Swedish cabin that is completely petrochemical-free, The New Sustainable House showcases 25 diverse homes from all over the world. What unites these houses is the shared motivations of the architects and clients to do as little damage as possible to the planet, without compromising on comfort or aesthetics. This compelling survey demonstrates that the environmental impact of every home, no matter the size or location, can be greatly reduced with creative and responsible design.