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- Marriott Hotel prefabricated exterior panels reduces waste Thu, 10 Nov 22, 6:30amWhat do you get when you combine corporate efforts at sustainability with a major hotel chain? A new hotel with near-zero construction waste and a tight, energy-efficient envelope. [...]
- Marriott Hotel has 3D-printed, prefabricated exterior panels Thu, 10 Nov 22, 6:30amWhat do you get when you combine corporate efforts at sustainability with a major hotel chain? A new hotel with near-zero construction waste and a tight, energy-efficient envelope. [...]
- Iowa State University building features pleated glass facade Tue, 18 Oct 22, 4:30amThe Iowa State University Innovation Center was originally planned as an engineering building. But architects at KieranTimberlake worked with university planners and stakeholders to repurpose the project into a multi-use...
- Renzo Piano to build 3 state-of-the-art hospitals in Greece Sat, 17 Sep 22, 1:30amThe Stavros Niarchos Foundation and Renzo Piano Building Workshop in collaboration with Betaplan have set out to enhance the Greek National Health System with three state-of-the-art hospitals in Thessaloniki, Sparta and Komotini...
- Sluishuis is a striking 442-apartment building on the water Wed, 7 Sep 22, 4:30amAmsterdam housing has a new look, and it’s unmistakable from any angle. The ultra-contemporary Sluishuis is a 442-apartment building that is perched over the IJmeer, a lake in the Netherlands that lies between the De Nes...
- National Teachers Colleges Uganda wins Architizer award Wed, 17 Aug 22, 2:30amUganda's National Teachers Colleges project by Oubuntu-DASUDA and bkvv architects has just won the Public Award from the Architizer A+ Awards 2022. The popular choice winner in the Architecture for Good category, National...
- Prefabricated building in Amsterdam is made entirely of wood Fri, 15 Jul 22, 5:30amThis building in Amsterdam might be easy to drive past. It's a simple and elegant design with lots of windows but doesn't look all that spectacular. Take another look because actually this is a marvel of sustainable design...
- High-rise of the future has a unique modular design Fri, 24 Jun 22, 1:30amCity center buildings of the future will need to take advantage of vertical space through smart and efficient design and technologies. The Regenerative Highrise concept does all of this and more. [...]
- New technology in Beko dishwashers save energy and water Wed, 15 Jun 22, 5:30amDishwashers have basically functioned in the same way for the past 93 years. Since the invention of the modern dishwasher in 1929, the spinning arm inside has sprayed with the same circular performance. However, Beko released...
- White column provides low carbon energy and artistic allure Tue, 31 May 22, 2:30amManchester has a new low-carbon energy center that will supply heat and power to several buildings throughout the region. The architectural and functional design of the structure is a result of 10 years of innovative material...
- This is the first passive house dormitory in Canada Fri, 13 May 22, 1:30amUBCO Skeena Residence complex has 220 bedrooms, a beautiful Commons area and sustainability features throughout. Its integrated design process is energy efficiency and fits practical living needs.[...]
- Free solar for LA homeowners offered by GRID Alternatives Thu, 5 May 22, 5:30amWith the world struggling to cut emissions, home energy use is a key area that must be addressed. GRID Alternatives, a nonprofit organization in Los Angeles, is working to help homeowners bridge the gap by providing the elusive...
- Sustainable housing complex features amazing bursts of color Thu, 31 Mar 22, 2:30amStudios 90 is located in the town of Kodla in Karnataka, India, and is one of Sanjay Puri Architects' recently finished works. The project provides housing for workers of a new local cement factory. The sustainable housing...
- Sustainable design guides the eco-conscious Trellis House Fri, 25 Mar 22, 4:30amTrellis House in Washington D.C. goes above and beyond to deliver on climate promises to residents of this new eco-friendly apartment building. What's better than a new LEED Platinum mixed-income apartment building? A LEED...
- High school in Spain is one of the largest CLT buildings Thu, 18 Nov 21, 3:30amA new high school establishment in Spain has caught the eye of many developers and architects. Serra de Noet Secondary School in Berga offers one of the best learning and working places with its eco-friendly design. With...