Christopher Larson

Chris Larson, who designed our HOUSES 2012 energy-smart home, has been working on people- and earth-friendly houses since 1986, specializing in passive-solar design and kitchens. He lives in Asheville, N.C., where he does research, hikes on favorite mountain trails, and cycles in the Black Mountain highlands.

Zero Energy, at Last
The sun lends a big hand to this efficient home in the North Carolina mountains
The Sociable Kitchen
As the old saying goes, "No matter where I serve my guests, they like the kitchen best."

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