With sustainable designs, eco-aware features and nature-inspired details, these homes demonstrate that caring for the earth can be wildly chic. Each listing invites residents to immerse themselves in the beauty of their surroundings, from an exquisite retreat on the shores of Turks & Caicos to a woodsy San Juan Island estate overlooking Washington’s Haro Strait.
CALIFORNIA
Maison Futur Collection
The Agents: Amir Jawaherian and Joey Brauer
The Price: $3,875,000 to $6,980,000
The Details: From floor-to-ceiling windows and energy-efficient skylights to saltwater pools and open-air living areas, the Maison Futur Collection homes—comprised of The Elysian House, The Omni House and 1714 N Fairfax — are masterpieces of tranquil indoor-outdoor living. Each home is constructed with intentionally eco-friendly processes and details like their clean air HVAC systems that perfectly balance sustainability and comfort.
COLORADO
2586 THIRD STREET, BOULDER
The Agents: TR Swanwick and Ashley Jefferies
The Price: $4,950,000
The Details: Tucked below Mount Sanitas, this serene net-zero house is as kind to nature as it is close to it–multiple trailheads are just moments away. The home excels in efficiency, surpassing even Boulder’s stringent energy codes with solar panel systems, radiant heat floors and the premier Yawal windows and doors.
TURKS & CAICOS
MANDALAY, PROVIDENCIALES
The Agents: Ian Hurdle and Kendrick Forbes
The Price: $22,500,000
The Details: Nestled along 190 feet of the beautiful Long Bay Beach, this home epitomizes Caribbean living. Along with chic architectural design, this home features a multi-level water feature that meanders throughout the property and ends with a panoramic infinity pool. Plus, living off the earth is effortless here with ample citrus, banana trees and herb gardens.
WASHINGTON
723 CAREFREE WAY, SAN JUAN ISLAND
Photo by Nathan Brown
The Agent: Jen Cameron
The Price: $7,495,000
The Details: Resting along 850 feet of pristine waterfront, this sprawling sanctuary was thoughtfully designed with the surrounding environment in mind. Crafted with virgin fir lumber, Burmese teak and Western Red Cedar, the space fosters harmony with nature that is only increased by its fuel efficiency: the property is 100% electric with green energy and no propane or gas.
