The premiere episode of World’s Greenest Homes, features three homes that are: a modern, ingeniously designed green house in Venice Beach, California; an English cozy woodland retreat in harmony with its surroundings; and a sprawling home in the Nevada desert that harnesses the energy of the sun.

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In this episode, we visit… A former Toronto industrial site that’s become one family’s green sanctuary… An award-winning Asian-inspired green home on Canada’s Lake Okanagan… And an Atlanta home that combines Southern charm and eco-friendly living.

Visit a sumptuous Sonoma County eco-marvel with its own wildlife habitat… A luxurious Australian vineyard offering the ultimate in country living… And, an energy-efficient, candy-colored Austin, Texas, funhouse that puts a whimsical spin on being green.

Visit an ultra-modern, minimalist masterpiece in Manchester… A tiny, hip Hong Kong apartment that redefines space-saving design… And, a green California prefab that was customized to perfection.

Visit an inventive Hamburg home with a tiny carbon footprint… Take in the ocean views from a sustainable New Zealand oasis… And, head to Switzerland to tour one of Europe’s first-ever zero-emission homes.

Visit a once-derelict Nottingham warehouse that’s now an imaginative, eco-home… Tour a Japanese property that artfully blends East and West… And, visit a spectacular Dutch home that brings the outdoors inside.

With its loft-style, martini-bar interiors, this three-bedroom, 1,800 square foot home in suburban Minneapolis features the owners’ own dumpster finds, a reclaimed gymnasium floor, huge picture windows, and a durable, future-proof design.

Built on a tight budget next to a loud Boulder, Colorado highway, this three-bedroom, 2,900 square foot home is built from eco-friendly materials, and features a noise-proofing concrete wall, soaring ceilings and windows, open concept living areas, bright design flourishes, and an indoor fish pond.

Nestled in the picturesque countryside outside Düsseldorf, Germany, this open concept green dream home features outstanding minimalist design, solar panels and passive solar heat, a dramatic floating staircase, a spa-like bathroom, a fish-filled reflecting pool, and dramatic views from the home’s large windows and second-storey bridge.

Visit a fun-loving, modern gem in Minneapolis… Tour a sleek and contemporary green home just minutes from Hollywood… And, visit a sprawling Chicago home that stands out from its neighbors.

Tour an ultra-modern Chicago home that stands out from the crowd… Visit a Santa Monica home with spectacular views and a modest footprint… And visit a once-derelict Boston store that became an enviro-conscious family home.

Visit a spectacular rotating dome home in upstate New York… Take in Chile’s dramatic coastline from a luxurious, off-grid home… And, tour a stately Toronto house that blends into its beachside neighborhood.

Nestled in an eco-friendly co-op community in rural New York State, this 5,000-square-foot family home is powered by geo-thermal technology, and features Arts and Crafts-inspired interiors, smart windows and skylights, recycled newsprint insulation, and zero-carbon emissions.

Hidden in the Sonoran Desert, minutes from Scottsdale, Arizona, this live-work oasis is designed to stay naturally cool. A showcase for modern desert living, the two bedroom 3,000-square-foot eco-mirage features contemporary open-concept interiors, an indoor rock wall, a secret kitty hideaway, and a spectacular view.

This historic Lake Erie pump house was transformed into a one-of-a-kind, eco-friendly family home featuring rustic stone interiors, picture windows, spectacular lakefront views, an art gallery hallway, radiant concrete floors, and the structure’s original ice wall and pumping system.

Hidden in a Toronto back alley and flooded with natural light, this cozy and compact, 800-square-foot home was once a blacksmith’s shop, and features clean, white interiors, sustainable, efficient design, and a green roof and terrace among the treetops.