In Morocco, a startup is building affordable homes using a material that is ubiquitous: soil. Eco-dôme Maroc was founded in 2016. It applies local traditions to modern technology to construct ...

Dome homes are built to withstand extreme weather — ideal for areas prone to natural disasters. Dome homeowners said the structures' energy efficiency saves them money on energy bills. Domes also ...

For buyers priced out of traditional custom builds, the rise of alternative architecture is offering a refreshing—and often more attainable—path to homeownership. One standout example is the $180K ...

Construction on both home types begins in factories, but they’re built to different codes. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are advertising partners of NerdWallet, but this ...