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- Steven Holl unveils office clad in colorful photovoltaic glass for Doctors Without Borders Thu, 2 Nov 17, 10:19pmSteven Holl Architects just beat out a slew of other firms with plans for the new Doctors Without Borders headquarters in Geneva. The energy-efficient "Colors of Humanity" building features an innovative facade made of multi-hued...
- Wildlife biologists take a tiny house research base on expedition Tue, 28 Jun 16, 3:00pmThe tiny living unit will function as research base and home to wildlife biologists led by Katy Gavrilchuk and David Gaspard who plan to go on an expedition this summer to study the whale and dolphin species of the Gulf of...
- A group of wildlife biologists take their tiny research base with them on expedition Tue, 28 Jun 16, 3:00pmThe tiny living unit will function as research base and home to wildlife biologists led by Katy Gavrilchuk and David Gaspard who plan to go on an expedition this summer to study the whale and dolphin species of the Gulf of...
- Solar-powered recreational center in LA boasts a 7,800 square foot planted roof Sat, 25 Jun 16, 3:00amThe building is broken up into public and private areas by a large corridor that runs diagonally through the structure. This route forms the building's spine and links the residential buildings of the Playa Vista community...
- Three-in-one Maine cabins take separate bedrooms to a whole new level Wed, 27 Jan 16, 4:30am[gallery_text] Related: These Tiny Cabins Built From 100% Reclaimed Wood are the Perfect Romantic Getaways "We thought it would be a good project to try using CLT for the first time," explained Go Logic architect Riley Pratt,...
- Mithun’s zero-net-energy campus proposal in San Francisco honored at Architecture at Zero National Competition Tue, 15 Dec 15, 9:00amThe Architecture at Zero competition, now in its fifth year, honored a Seattle-based design studio Mithun for their Zero Net Energy Campus proposal in San Francisco titled ESTUARY...
- Mithun’s zero net energy campus proposal in San Francisco honored at Architecture at Zero National Competition Mon, 14 Dec 15, 5:00pmThe Architecture at Zero competition, now in its fifth year, honored a Seattle-based design studio Mithun for their Zero Net Energy Campus proposal in San Francisco titled ESTUARY...
- This building’s geometric facade transforms to regulate daylight Fri, 17 Jul 15, 7:54amOne of the building's most important features is the responsive facade made of perforated metal screens-1600 in total-which reference the site and regulate the amount of natural light reaching the interior...
- This building’s amazing facade transforms to regulate daylight Fri, 17 Jul 15, 2:37amOne of the building's most important features is the responsive facade made of perforated metal screens-1600 in total-which reference the site and regulate the amount of natural light reaching the interior...
- Climate-responsive university building meets Denmark’s strict new building codes Fri, 17 Jul 15, 12:30amOne of the building's most important features is the responsive facade made of perforated metal screens-1600 in total-which reference the site and regulate the amount of natural light reaching the interior...
- archimania’s Conservation Hall is a sunken extension that preserves a historic governor’s mansion Wed, 24 Jun 15, 5:45amMemphis-based architecture firm archmania designed an extension to a historic governor’s mansion in Nashville, Tennessee, and created an "unbuilding"-the architects created a sunken courtyard building that houses all the...
- Daylit STGM Head Office uses reclaimed wood, solar power and a green wall to create a truly sustainable work environment Fri, 1 May 15, 8:03pmThis minimalist office building in Quebec, Canada, integrates innovative sustainable technologies into its large wood- and concrete-clad volume. STGM Architects designed the building as their own headquarters and made sure...
- Daylit STGM Head Office is uses reclaimed wood, solar power and a green wall to create a truly sustainable work environment Fri, 1 May 15, 8:03pmThis minimalist office building in Quebec, Canada, integrates innovative sustainable technologies into its large wood- and concrete-clad volume. STGM Architects designed the building as their own headquarters and made sure...
- Muzeiko Museum: Bulgaria’s First Kids’ Museum Set to Open in June Thu, 30 Apr 15, 4:30amThe 35,000-square-foot Muzeiko children's museum and science center in Bulgaria's capital, scheduled to open in late 2015, is an energy-efficient building that features some of the most up-to-date sustainable strategies...
- The American Institute of Architects announces their top 10 best green buildings of 2015 Sat, 25 Apr 15, 4:25amThe American Institute of Architects (AIA) selected the best green buildings of 2015 that enhance and promote ecological design. The projects feature different integrated approaches to sustainable design and focus on creating...
- Been efficient in our energy usage not only helps reduce the demands placed on the planet it can also save money. There are various ways in which you can reduce your energy usage ranging from energy efficient light bulbs...
- In this day and age its important that any development be as green and as eco friendly as possible. This section provides information on the experts, products and services that will help your development be green.