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- A nearly century-old Copenhagen school gets an eco-friendly makeover Wed, 15 Jan 20, 5:30amDanish architectural practice JJW Architects has used recycled bricks and Cradle-to-Cradle certified mortar to renovate Copenhagen’s Grøndalsvængets School...
- LEED Platinum CoLab Building brings first-ever CLT structure to Virginia Sat, 14 Sep 19, 12:30amEarlier this summer, William McDonough + Partners and HITT Contracting officially opened Co|Lab, an innovative research space in Falls Church that has received LEED Platinum certification for its high-performance design...
- Shellworks upcycles leftover lobster shells into biodegradable bioplastics Sat, 16 Mar 19, 7:30amFour design students from The Royal College of Art and Imperial College have created a biodegradable and recyclable bioplastic using an unusual material — lobster shell waste...
- This Cradle to Cradle certified outdoor furniture raises the bar on sustainability Fri, 22 Feb 19, 5:30amIt’s no secret that single-use plastic has caused massive worldwide pollution. While some companies have embraced the technology behind turning single-use plastic into fabrics and other materials as a way to remove it from...
- A massive pollution-fighting green wall engulfs this Dutch city hall Wed, 2 May 18, 2:47amWhen the Dutch city of Venlo decided to become the world’s first region to fully adopt Cradle to Cradle (C2C) principles, it seemed only fitting that their city hall be a beacon for sustainability...
- Modular WonderFrame sun shade structure turns this building into an energy efficient marvel Thu, 7 Sep 17, 6:26amStudents will learn sustainable building principles at a seriously green new academic building at Universidad EAN. The 215,278 square foot building in Bogotá, Colombia will feature the endlessly reusable and recyclable WonderFrame...
- Self-sustaining Cradle to Cradle mountain hut is designed to generate its own energy Wed, 15 Jun 16, 7:49pmThe Huba mountain hut puts a modern twist on traditional alpine architecture and comprises two main parts: a power module and a living module. In case of damage, each module can be separated and repaired independently. The...
- ICEhouse designed for continuous reuse is 100% Cradle to Cradle certified Sat, 30 Jan 16, 2:31amThe ICEhouse didn't get its name from its appearance -- although the polycarbonate material used in its exterior panels certainly makes it look frosty...
- 13 Cradle to Cradle products for a safe and eco-conscious home Mon, 23 Nov 15, 8:00pmDesigntex Climatex - Cradle to Cradle Certified Gold Unity Home’s living room furniture is upholstered in Climatex, a “biological-nutrient upholstery” developed by New York-based textile company Designtex...
- 8 Green innovations at Greenbuild 2015 Mon, 23 Nov 15, 10:40amOnyx Solar - Photovoltaic Glass Solar panels for buildings are no longer restricted to rooftop systems. Onyx Solar developed innovative “building integrated photovoltaic solutions” that make it possible for rain screens,...
- Net-zero Unity home is a solar-powered prefab that pops up in just 3 days Fri, 20 Nov 15, 1:00amConstructed by Unity Homes in collaboration with BUILDER magazine and the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute, the 2015 Greenbuild Unity Home was fully constructed at Unity’s New Hampshire-based factory over...
- Help make FRED the world’s first 100% sustainable lamp Thu, 15 Oct 15, 8:00amAre you looking for a truly sustainable cradle-to-cradle lamp? Design duo Van Tjalle en Jasper wants to make you one but they need your help. The designers recently launched FRED—Fully Recyclable Ecological Design—a green...
- The amazing affordable NexusHaus generates more energy than it consumes Wed, 7 Oct 15, 3:30amNexusHaus is an plus-energy affordable one-story pavilion built by the students from the Technische Universität München (TUM) and the University of Texas at Austin (UTA) for the Solar Decathlon Competition 2015...
- NexusHaus is an affordable, plus-energy house built for the 2015 Solar Decathlon Mon, 23 Mar 15, 9:00pmNexusHaus is an plus-energy affordable one-story pavilion built by the students from the Technische Universität München (TUM) and the University of Texas at Austin (UTA) for the Solar Decathlon Competition 2015...
- LivingHomes’ zero-energy Joshua Tree prefab house is now on sale Fri, 20 Mar 15, 2:40amLivingHomes desgned the C6 series in collaboration with Make It Right foundation, which was founded by Brad Pitt and architect William McDonough in order to build 150 affordable homes in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina...