Sustainable Living – Page 6

The Pleasures of a One-Bedroom Cabin in the Mountains of Washington

“It’s probably the best place I’ve ever lived,” said the owner of a little house in the mountainous Methow Valley of Washington.

By Tim McKeough

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Will Free Beer Make Travelers More Responsible?

In the carrot-versus-stick debate, fees and fines have dominated the conversation. But some destinations’ new policies aim to reward tourists who behave responsibly.

By Elaine Glusac

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Germans Combat Climate Change With D.I.Y. Solar Panels

Plug-and-play solar panels are popping up in yards and on balcony railings across Germany, driven by bargain prices and looser regulations.

By Melissa Eddy

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Winka Dubbeldam Creates a Minimalist House With a Maximalist Sense of Drama

The architect Winka Dubbeldam’s renovation of a nondescript 800-square-foot building resulted in a minimalist house with a maximalist sense of drama.

By Julie Lasky