Cool houses

[Staci Matlock]

I've long been fascinated by architecture and green building. My dream some day is to own a small, completely energy efficient, beautifully built house - the kind at least half the world could live in if they had a little financial help.

Here are some recent ones promoted by different designers:

The artistic recycled transportable shelter: Gomes

The Leaf House is gorgeous, but at $43,000, not too affordable.

And a very cool Hobbit style house.

Here's a book with 50 small eco-friendly house ideas.