Architecture
Beijing Olympics' Green Material Breakthrough July 17th, 2008
As we approach the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, there will be a lot of stories about China and its environment. Let’s veer away from that for a second and enjoy the new Aquatics Centre...more
house 108 Follows Terrain To Minimize Disruption July 14th, 2008
all images STARP estudi Here is one way to minimize one's impact on the environment when building on a slope- follow it. H Arquitectes (David Lorente, Josep Ricart, Xavier Ros, Roger Tudó) built this cute...more
Largest Solar Power Plant In the United States Planned for Florida July 14th, 2008
The beauty of "largest" records is that they just keep on growing. Florida Power & Light Company announces the selection of SunPower to build the largest solar photovoltaic power plant in the United States, a...more
Office Depot Opens LEED Pre-Certified Store July 11th, 2008
Office Depot has opened its first “Green” store in Austin, TX. The store, pre-certified to LEED standards by the USGBC, will use less energy and water in its daily operations, increase recycling and leave a...more
GM Installing World’s Largest Rooftop Solar Power System July 10th, 2008
General Motors is adding what it claims is the world’s largest rooftop solar power installation to its car assembly plant in Figueruelas, Zaragoza, Spain. When the project is completed in the fall of 2008, 85,000...more
The New School Tackles Green Urban Design Through Environmental Education in NYC July 9th, 2008
As Mairi Beautyman pointed out not too long ago, The New School in NYC has been taking significant steps in a greener direction by offering degrees for students in environmental programs taking a holistic approach...more
New York City to Cut Emissions From Public Buildings by 30% July 8th, 2008
photo by Stig Nygaard New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced Monday that the city would spend $2.3 billion to cut greenhouse gas emissions from municipal buildings and operations. The goal is to reduce CO2...more
Tax Credits For Green Rooftops In NYC June 30th, 2008
Building owners in New York City who install green rooftops on at least 50 percent of available rooftop space can apply for a one-year property tax credit of up to $100,000, Storm Water Infrastructure Matters...more
Eleven Recycled Houses June 18th, 2008
Ideas for Building A Cool Recycled Home
Homes made of mostly recycled or reclaimed materials aren't a huge norm; not yet. However, there are plenty of great recycled homes out there that can inspire a vision for your own recycled abode. Take...more
House Approves $20 Billion to Help Schools Go Green June 18th, 2008
The House recently committed more than $20 billion over the next five years to help states build and renovate schools to make them more energy-efficient and good for the environment. Of course the fine environmental...more
