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- Hood Rivers mixed-use Outpost achieves industrial chic with mass timber Tue, 14 Jul 20, 1:30amAbout an hour west of Portland, Oregon, a stretch of post-industrial waterfront along the Hood River has been revitalized as Outpost, a dynamic new destination for making, co-working and play...
- The Screen House comfortably and sustainably connects with the outdoors Wed, 24 Oct 18, 3:30amWhen Camberwell-based design practice Warc Studio Architects was tapped to renovate and extend an existing Edwardian residence in Victoria, the Australian firm also wanted to open the house to greater connection with the...
- Sunlighten saunas use infrared therapy to lower blood pressure and improve health Mon, 19 Feb 18, 11:19pmSunlighten saunas use far-infrared radiation to lower blood pressure, aid in weight loss, and support detoxification. The founders of the company, one of whom overcame a decade of illness using infrared therapy, created...
- Net-zero Genesee Park residence in Seattle is built out of recycled materials Tue, 10 Oct 17, 5:05amThis high-performance home in Columbia City, Washington is a perfect example of sustainable design. It features responsibly-harvested and recycled materials, solar power on the roof and a well-insulated, air-tight envelope...
- Kengo Kuma just unveiled his first U.S. home in Portland, Oregon Wed, 2 Aug 17, 7:20pmAcclaimed architect Kengo Kuma has crafted a stunning cross-cultural home that combines the best of American modern amenities with traditional Japanese design principles...
- Kengo Kuma unveils stunning SUTEKI house for Oregons Street of Dreams Wed, 2 Aug 17, 7:20pmAcclaimed architect Kengo Kuma has crafted a stunning cross-cultural home that combines the best of American modern amenities with traditional Japanese design principles...
- Dwell Development's net-zero home in Seattle is packed with sustainable goodness Thu, 29 Jun 17, 11:13pmThis 5-Star Built Green home in Mount Baker, Seattle is packed with sustainable elements - including locally and sustainably-sourced materials and net-zero building strategies...
- Green Gaud-esque office pops up on a former brownfield in Portland Wed, 12 Apr 17, 8:06pmPortland is a mecca of environmentally friendly design and the city’s new sculptural One North complex is keeping that green reputation alive. Holst Architecture recently completed the eye-catching office project that draws...
- Wooden Flight House is a mountain home inspired by the prospect of escape Wed, 17 Dec 14, 1:30amThe two wings of the house offer very different experiences – in the main living space the large room has polished concrete floors that extend outside, while the bedroom wing rests on a piece of terrain that slopes downwards,...
- Handcrafted Dual Function Tipsy Stools are Made from 100% Sustainably Harvested Wood Thu, 25 Sep 14, 12:30amChicago-based Tinsel & Timber just released their latest design: the Tipsy Stool, a handcrafted chair that doubles as a side table. Made from 100% sustainably harvested wood, the Tipsy Stool is set atop a powder coated...
- Sandwichbike is a Flat Pack Wooden Bicycle You Can Assemble in Less Than an Hour Sat, 7 Jun 14, 6:00amIf you've ever dreamed of building your own bike but don't have any experience, you may want to check out the Pedalfactory's Sandwichbike. Inspired by flat pack furniture, this wooden bike is shipped in a compact cardboard...
- EcoSystems Designs Flat-Pack Modos Furniture Made from Sustainably Harvested Plywood Tue, 20 May 14, 6:00amWe love the concept behind flat-pack furniture, but are sometimes let down by poor build quality or difficult assembly. Brooklyn-based designers EcoSystems understands this frustration, which is why they've developed Modos,...
- Bloc10: Unique Prefab Condos Showcase Sustainably Sourced Wood in Winnipeg Fri, 12 Oct 12, 4:31amRead the rest of Bloc10: Unique Prefab Condos Showcase Sustainably Sourced Wood in Winnipeg Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: "sustainable architecture", 5468796 architecture, bloc 10, bloc10, block10,...
- Nic Parnell Transforms Reclaimed Wood Into Beautiful Eco Furniture Thu, 27 Oct 11, 8:49amDesigner Nic Parnell‘s work explores methods of finding new value in neglected wood by altering its aesthetic and surface. Nic only works with found or reclaimed wood. He also works alongside tree surgeons to source...
- Middlebury College’s Self-Reliance Solar Decathlon House Wins Communications Contest! Sat, 1 Oct 11, 7:00amRead the rest of Middlebury College’s Self-Reliance Solar Decathlon House Wins Communications Contest! Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: 2011 solar decathlon, eggshell paint, Green Building,...