GREEN

The Under World

Annie Block, October 1, 2010
Adaptive reuse is everywhere, even under the train tracks... More
Passive is Active

Annie Block, October 1, 2010
Minus the usual green suspects-solar panels and wind turbines-how can a three-bedroom house consume practically no energy? More
Winning the Lottery

Edie Cohen, October 1, 2010

Bamboo grows in Cor-Ten steel containers in the center courtyard of the Sierra Bonita Apartments, a mixed-use affordable-housing project.
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The Library is Always Open

Mairi Beautyman, October 1, 2010

One of many economic victims of German reunification, the eastern city of Magdeburg...
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One Man's Trash...

Edie Cohen, August 1, 2010
. . .is another man's project, as HLW proved at Trash for Teaching in Los Angeles More
2010 Jolly Green Giants

June 1, 2010
As bad as last year was, we're happy to report that sustainability has not gone by the wayside... More
They've Got Rhythm

Annie Block, June 1, 2010

Residents of the mixed-use Lofts at Cherokee Studios, Los Angeles, may sense music in the air. First off, the Hollywood site used to be home to that Cherokee Studios, the one where Frank Sinatra and the Dave Matthews Band recorded. More
Taking Root

Annie Block, June 1, 2010

"Steelroots: Tobin at the Morton Arboretum" has sprouted in Illinois. On view through January, the 14 monumental works by sculptor Steve Tobin represent the fine-art debut of the Morton, a 1,700-acre site devoted to the conservation of trees and plants. More
Ecofriendly: Natural patchwork

May 31, 2010
Crafty creations from a crazy quilt of materials, some repurposed More
Bentley Prince Street Goes Dumpster Diving for Sustainability

Nicholas Tamarin, May 6, 2010

Each month, associates at the commercial carpet manufacturer have been volunteering to dig through trash at its LEED-EB Silver-rated manufacturing facility in Los Angeles to reclaim recyclables. More
Obama Administration Authorized to Take Action on American Building Stock

Nicholas Tamarin, April 30, 2010

A study by the USGBC concludes that the current presidential administration has the unprecedented ability to use over 30 existing federal programs worth $72 billion to enhance efficiency in commercial buildings and multifamily housing with no new legislation needed. More
AIA Announces 2010 COTE Top Ten Green Projects

Staff, April 21, 2010

The Committee on the Environment recently selected this year’s ten examples of sustainable architecture and green design solutions that protect and enhance the environment. More
Anshen + Allen Turns Containers Into Clinics

Nicholas Tamarin, March 25, 2010

The San Francisco-based international architecture firm is collaborating with the non-profit foundation Containers 2 Clinics and modular builder Stack Design Build to convert old shipping containers into preventive care units for poor and rural communities. More
NYSID Down with DIFFA Dining By Design

Nicholas Tamarin, March 23, 2010

The New York School of Interior Design once again participated in the Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS' annual fundraising event that brings together individuals from interior design, architecture, fashion, and art worlds to create dining environments. More
Karim Rashid Creates Corian House

Staff, March 22, 2010

The omnipresent designer's Smart-ologic Corian Living home, featuring Dupont's famed surfacing material, will be unveiled in April at i Saloni in Milan. More
ESI Design Shapes Dream Cube for Shanghai's World Expo

Nicholas Tamarin, March 18, 2010

Principal Ed Schlossberg designed the 43,000-square-foot Shanghai Corporate Pavilion for the event, running May 1 to October 31. More
RugMark USA to Debut Ethical Rug Sourcebook

Nicholas Tamarin, March 10, 2010

The nonprofit that seeks to end the child labor used in carpet manufacturing is publishing the GoodWeave Rug Sourcebook for designers searching for ethically produced handmade rugs. More
Designers Transform Evo in Los Angeles

Staff, February 22, 2010

A group of designers, including celeb favorite Mark Cutler and a team from Room & Board, turned the 20th floor of the downtown Los Angeles high-rise into a stunning showhouse. More
Mannington To Recycle 3M Olympic Graphics Into Flooring

Nicholas Tamarin, February 18, 2010

The flooring manufacturer will reclaim building and vehicle graphics from the 2010 Winter Games and turn it into their Premium Tile product. More
Perkins + Will Nabs National Building Museum Honor Award

Nicholas Tamarin, February 9, 2010

The 75-year-old international interdisciplinary firm is being honored by the Washington, D.C. museum for its commitment to civic innovation in design, construction, and education. More

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