America’s first triple net-zero development planned for New York

New York-based Garrison Architects has joined forces with sustainable developers South End Development to create what they believe to be the very first triple net-zero mixed-use project in the United States. Dubbed Seventy-Six, the sustainably ambitiou… Continue reading America’s first triple net-zero development planned for New York

Disney World McDonald’s offers fast food with a side of sustainability

Visitors to McDonald’s new flagship restaurant in Walt Disney World Resort, Florida, will find themselves ordering their Big Mac in an impressively green building that generates its own power with solar panels. The building also features other sustaina… Continue reading Disney World McDonald’s offers fast food with a side of sustainability

Award-winning Owl Woods one of only 20 Passivhaus homes in Australia

Australian architect Talina Edwards is the first female in Australia to complete a certified Passivhaus. Dubbed Owl Woods Passive House, the 200 sq m (2,153 sq ft) home is located in Trentham, approximately one hour’s drive north of Melbourne. The fami… Continue reading Award-winning Owl Woods one of only 20 Passivhaus homes in Australia