Alternative housing

A large white building with solar panels on the roof seen from above.

Rooftop solar panels provide some of Hypatia Cooperative's electricity. (Seeger Gray)

Northwestern University
Residents of housing cooperatives can use less energy on average and collaborate on environmental goals, combining affordable housing with sustainable living.
Umpqua Community College
A group of natural builders was inspired to come to Standing Rock to help create permanent winterized structures for the water protectors opposing the Dakota Access Pipeline, while also demonstrating sustainable alternatives to modern building.
Advanced Technology Industries Inc
Is really solar expensive when powering small micro homes?