In 2000, Pierce Brosnan bought two Malibu lots and demolished the existing house; about a decade later, his 13,000-sq-ft “Orchid House” had solar panels and its own water-recycling plant

Pierce Brosnan's stunning Malibu estate, known as Orchid House, is a model of eco-conscious design, featuring impressive systems for water recycling and solar energy. However, the vast scale of the property prompts a crucial debate about its actual environmental impact. Can sprawling homes genuinely embody sustainability, or are systemic policy changes necessary for real progress?