An Eco-Lodge “Touching the Earth Lightly”
August 5th, 2016 | by Aisha Abdelhamid
Originally published on EdenKeeper.org Constructed with an eagle’s loft in mind, a newly renovated eco-lodge in South Africa offers a [&hellip
Browsing the "Architecture" Category
Aluminum – The ABCs of Green Building Materials
August 3rd, 2016 | by Aisha Abdelhamid
Used in a wide variety of ways in the building construction market, aluminum is a very versatile green building material, [&hellip
The ABCs of Green Building Materials – Adobe (New Series!)
July 28th, 2016 | by Aisha Abdelhamid
Green building materials are as diverse as Earth itself. Some of the most sustainable materials on the planet are modern [&hellip
Tiny Techtonics Timber Urban Infill Wins Passivhaus Trust Award
July 27th, 2016 | by Glenn Meyers
Techtonics Architects has won the coveted Passivhaus Trust award, featuring its tiny techtonics timber urban infill home. Designed by Techtonics Architects, [&hellip
Brick In Architecture 2016 Award Winners
July 27th, 2016 | by Glenn Meyers
The 2016 Brick in Architecture awards have been released. According to the press announcement, these awards were judged by a [&hellip
Brownfield Development Web Site Links Project Team Members
July 21st, 2016 | by Dawn Killough
Brownfield developments, sites or buildings that have environmental contamination, are not usually the most desirable projects. However, a web site [&hellip
On The Smaller Side Of Houses, Meet GreenPod
July 12th, 2016 | by Glenn Meyers
A recent visit to treehugger has provided us with a great resource for the smaller side of the housing spectrum: GreenPod. [&hellip
Concrete Brise Soleil Cools Sustainable Building In Ghana
June 25th, 2016 | by Stephen Hanley
One Airport Square in Accra, Ghana uses an innovative brise soleil of concrete to let light in while keeping heat out, which greatly reduces the cost of cooling.
Solar Air Conditioning System Uses Heat To Cool Spaces
June 20th, 2016 | by Dawn Killough
CSIRO’s solar air conditioning system now sits on top of a major shopping center in Australia, and it is saving [&hellip
Seattle’s Bullitt Center Stands As The Greenest Model
June 13th, 2016 | by Glenn Meyers
At the headquarters of the Seattle-based Bullitt Foundation, author Mary Adam Thomas documents the building of the Bullitt Center, a structure [&hellip
Vienna Will Be Home To World’s Tallest Wooden Building
June 10th, 2016 | by Stephen Hanley
The tallest wooden building in the world is under construction in Vienna. It will be 276 feet tall and save 2,800 metric tons of carbon dioxide compared to a concrete building.
Minneapolis City Center NFL Showcase: Finishing Touches Take Place On US Bank Stadium
May 31st, 2016 | by Glenn Meyers
We have enjoyed following the vision and ensuing work leading to the development of US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, now scheduled [&hellip
World’s First 3D-Printed Building Completed In Dubai
May 28th, 2016 | by Glenn Meyers
3D-printed construction is occurring far more quickly than many first imagined. Take a look at Dubai, which now features the [&hellip
Florida Town Aims To Be Greenest Community In America
May 8th, 2016 | by Stephen Hanley
Babcock Ranch in southwest Florida will be the greenest community in America. Designed for easy walkability and bike riding, it will feature solar power, advanced gray water recovery systems, and autonomous driving cars instead of public transportation.
Top 10 Green Projects 2016
May 4th, 2016 | by Dawn Killough
AIA’s Committee on the Environment (COTE) has announced its list of the top 10 green projects for 2016. Biosciences Research [&hellip
Car Free Building In Austin Will Have No Parking
May 3rd, 2016 | by Dawn Killough
Developers in Austin, TX are looking to build a 30-story mixed-use building in the heart of busy downtown without adding [&hellip
Masdar City Sets The Bar For Sustainable Urban Development
April 18th, 2016 | by Dawn Killough
Masdar City, near Abu Dhabi, has set its sights on being the most sustainable city on the planet, and it [&hellip
Net-Zero Home Kits Available From Acre
April 11th, 2016 | by Glenn Meyers
For those ready to build a net-zero home, Acre, might be a good place to start looking. The Acre website states [&hellip
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