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- Melbourne architects turn an old terrace house into a gorgeous light-filled home Thu, 18 Jan 18, 12:03amMelbourne-based Ben Callery Architects converted a compact terrace house with limited square footage into a contemporary, light-filled home by going upwards and outwards...
- PAU unveils a light-filled renovation for New York's Penn Station Wed, 2 Aug 17, 3:57amPractice for Architecture and Urbanism (PAU)'s revamped Pennsylvania Station plan represents a more inclusive alternative to the government’s current concept for a new Amtrak station in the Farley Complex...
- TGH Architects Gives California's Hupomone Ranch a LEED Platinum Upgrade Fri, 27 May 16, 8:35amWith a nod toward a traditional barn house, Hupomone Ranch is clad with a peaked two story glass façade, which floods the interior with light while showcasing the rolling hills of the family’s property...
- Studio Osk’s Woodend House boasts serious passive house principles Mon, 7 Sep 15, 3:00pmThe house is covered with a gently sloping roof that stretches and distorts to cradle a large terrace. Its two wings, one housing the living spaces while other accommodating the sleeping quarters and service areas, are designed...
- TGH Architects Gives California’s Hupomone Ranch a LEED Platinum Upgrade Wed, 8 Oct 14, 2:00amWith a nod toward a traditional barn house, Hupomone Ranch is clad with a peaked two story glass façade, which floods the interior with light while showcasing the rolling hills of the family’s property...
- TGH Architects Gives a LEED Platinum Upgrade to Hupomone Ranch in California Wed, 8 Oct 14, 2:00amWith a nod toward a traditional barn house, Hupomone Ranch is clad with a peaked two story glass façade, which floods the interior with light while showcasing the rolling hills of the family’s property...
- ASU’s SHADE House is an Affordable Eco Home for Suburban Living in the Southwest Fri, 5 Jul 13, 11:31pmSHADE isn't just shelter from the sun - it stands for Solar Homes Adapting of Desert Equilibrium, which is the name of an eco house designed in collaboration between Arizona State University and the University of New Mexico...
- La Plat-forme Maison Passive Produces a Cheeky Video to Promote Energy Efficiency Tue, 30 Apr 13, 5:00amLeave it to the Europeans to give Passive Houses sex appeal. La Plate-forme Maison Passive (PMP) recently released this tongue-in-cheek video promoting passive housing that features a character who visits a Passive House...
- Egypt’s Solar SLIDES House Has a Transforming Perforated Facade Fri, 29 Jul 11, 4:20amRead the rest of Egypt’s Solar SLIDES House Has a Transforming Perforated Facade Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: American University at Cairo, cairo, eco design, egypt, green design, grey...
- White House: Scottish Ruins Transformed Into Modern Low-Impact Home Mon, 23 May 11, 3:00pmRead the rest of White House: Scottish Ruins Transformed Into Modern Low-Impact Home Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: dry stone wall, extreme house addition, local materials, passive heating and...
- Dodeca’s Cocoon Hotel Shields Guests From Hard Industrial Environment Fri, 11 Feb 11, 3:25amRead the rest of Dodeca’s Cocoon Hotel Shields Guests From Hard Industrial Environmenthttp://www.inhabitat.com/wp-admin/ohttp://www.inhabitat.com/wp-admin/options-general.php?page=better_feedptions-general.php?page=better_feed...