World's Greenest Homes Season 1 Episode 11 Courtyard

A couple in Toronto, Canada transformed an abandoned, bunker-like industrial warehouse into a green family sanctuary right in the heart of the city. Designed as a home and studio, the dwelling features open-concept,multi-functional spaces and furniture. Green features inlcude smart ventilation, radiant concrete floors, and a courtyard that doubles as an outdoor living room.

Nestled on 40-acres in New York's Catskill Mountains, this wedge-shaped, ultra modern chalet is made of natural, renewable, and recycled materials. Designed to capture light naturally, the compact 1,800 square foot home features a wall of insulated, translucent windows. It also boasts a panoramic deck, two-sided radiant fireplace, and a geothermal system for heating and cooling.