5 Sustainable Homes for Sale That Prove Green Architecture Is Here to Stay

Rarely are interior and architecture trends hatched out of thin air; they’re inspired by everything from Pantone’s annual color of the year (let us not forget 2016, when rose quartz took over the most-liked spaces on Instagram) to past eras that had quite a big impact on the design scene. Some big moments in design, however, are rooted in more sobering developments. One such trend that, thankfully, shows no sign of slowing down? Sustainability. Given the frequency of tragic weather events, including wildfires, floods, and earthquakes, architects and interior designers are now focusing on environmental conservation, which is more than essential.

Luckily, the highly sustainable new real estate is placing a massive emphasis on challenging climate change. From Malibu to the Catskills, the homes on the market across the U.S. are shining stars in environmental protection. Think multimillion dollar estates with organic fruit orchards and vegetable gardens with apiary for pollination and honey harvests, Forest Stewardship Council–certified wood floors, and MERV (Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value) 13 Zehnder ventilation systems, among other creative amenities that combat global warming.