25 posts tagged “sustainability”

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As students return to campuses across the country for the start of another semester, colleges are starting to showcase some serious strides in sustainability. Some are investing in wind power and other alternative energies to help lower their carbon footprint, while others are endeavoring to green their facilities. Penn State is leading the charge with its gorgeous LEED Gold Stuckeman School of Architecture.

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The United States’ first net-zero community is coming soon to Arvada Colorado! Dubbed Geos, the development will employ a sterling roster of alternative energy strategies to cut its consumption fossil fuels and become completely self-sustainable. Lately we’ve seen a slew of similar communities springing up around the world, from Canada to India to Estonia and we couldn’t be happier, since it’s future-forward communities such as these that are paving the pathway to a brighter future.

DesignLAB’s recently completed headquarters for the International Fund for Animal Welfare goes far beyond integrating into its environment to actually ameliorate a contaminated brownfield site, infusing it with renewed life. A stunning example of modern architecture, the 54,000 square foot structure is situated in Yarmouthport, Massachusetts and showcases an exceptional roster of sustainable building strategies that have earned it a LEED gold rating.

Once again Inhabitat tipped us on green news, and a very important one when it comes to buildings: the state of California unanimously approved a statewide green building code. The code will enter in full effect in 2010, to give industry and enforcement agencies the time to prepare for the new building standards.

The stunning 700 Palms Residence is a prime example of site-specific architecture. Designed by Steven Ehrlich Architects, the striking structure mixes raw industrial materials with a polished modern aesthetic, making it a monument to eponymous SoCal style and a sustainable marvel in its own right. Its breezy construction seamlessly integrates outdoor spaces with a flowing interior floor plan that was carefully considered to address the freedoms and constraints of residential design in Venice, Los Angeles.

I've noticed the Maison EvolutiV of late and it's quite the interesting home.  Designed by Olgga Architects as a show house for the Salon Europeen du Bois, this energy-efficient home presents a compelling view of what can be done with only two modules.  The ground module is flush with the outdoors and features a skin made of chestnut stakes of various sizes.  The second module juts out over the first and provides a nice little spot for a green roof area.  In addition, the home features a rainwater recovery system, wool wood insulation coupled with cellulose, solar panels, and a low-energy passive house design. 

RemyC said: "Live simply so others may simply live?..." [read]jon said: "This is definitely up there with running hot water pipes under your driveway and walks in order to melt snow. There's rationale to putting ..." [read]helpfulgardener said: "The corn needed for a tank of biofuel would feed someone for a year. While we rush towards this or that solution to the carbon issue, we are inadve..." [read]bruiser said: "oops, think I generally agree with the poster, but he missed something...." [read]Trish said: "I read this story the other day and was shocked that the first woman interviewed said she did 4 loads of laundry every other day, for a family of 3..." [read]

liz said: " they look yummy. . . but they could do more to indicate what they mean by 'green'. . ...." [read]liz said: "chose other because no answers said, 'didn't have to because i don't use them anyway.'..." [read]Troy Dettwiler said: "Can't win for losing. Humber College (Toronto, ON) released water bottles and mugs for free to students, to reduce the garbage made by di..." [read]Troy Dettwiler said: "Hard to blame a company for trying to hang on. Consumers are getting smarter, so this campaign will fail. On the flip side, everyone wants..." [read]gdub1973 said: "I'm into fitness and drink a lot of water, so a while ago I purchased several Nalgene brand water bottles that I kept refilling with tap water (Bri..." [read]