In a residential neighborhood, the corner lot is usually the most coveted. This one needed a visionary owner—and architect—to reach its full potential. Located in Chicago’s picturesque Lincoln Park ...

In this video, I share insights gained after one year living in my net zero house, designed to generate as much energy as it consumes annually. Key features include solar panels, home batteries, a ...

Dear Jim: We are planning our energy efficient dream home. We have heard about "net zero energy" designs. Are they as livable as regular efficient houses, do they look strange and how much do they ...