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The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has revealed its pick of the best sustainable new architecture by US-based firms for its annual Committee on the Environment (COTE) Top Ten Awards. Highlights include a sustainable renovation of Microsoft’s Si… Continue reading AIA highlights best new sustainable architecture by US-based studios
April 22nd is Earth Day, an annual event that promotes environmental awareness throughout the world. To mark the occasion we’ve chosen five inspiring architecture projects that we feel are excellent examples of sustainable design.Continue ReadingCatego… Continue reading Inspiring architecture projects built on sustainable design
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
PLP Architecture has unveiled its design for a new butterfly inspired residential tower that’s currently under construction in Singapore. Named Park Nova, it will rise to a height of 100 m (328 ft) and will be defined by undulating balconies that are o… Continue reading Butterfly inspired tower offers luxury living in a vertical garden
Discarded lobster shells, oyster shells, and used wine bottle corks would typically be considered waste by most people. However, they are all being put to good use as building materials for a sustainable pavilion designed by BakerBrown Studio, planned … Continue reading Sustainable pavilion being made from used cork and waste oyster shells
VTN Architects continues its ongoing efforts to add greenery infused architecture to urban Vietnam with the recently completed Bat Trang House. Serving as home and workplace to a family of seven, the tree- and plant-filled residence is defined by a cer… Continue reading Tree-filled home stays cool in Hanoi – no air conditioning required
An ambitious new project led by Carlo Ratti Associati (CRA) could provide Helsinki with a sustainable source of heat and double as an attractive location for Fins to escape the long harsh Nordic winter. Named Hot Heart, plans call for a series of manma… Continue reading Tropical island getaways to provide sustainable heat to Helsinki
Qatar isn’t exactly lacking in notable architecture but a new floating hotel would certainly be a head-turning addition to the Middle Eastern country. Named the Eco-Floating Hotel, the project would rotate in place like a revolving restaurant and boast… Continue reading Eco-Floating Hotel puts ambitious spin on sustainable design
Over the past few years, we’ve seen a number of 3D-printed homes and developments begin to take shape as the technology matures and opens up new architectural possibilities. A new community being constructed in California is another interesting look at… Continue reading “Panelized” 3D-printed homes to form sustainable estate in California
Work is underway on an interesting new office project by Foster + Partners that involves renovating a dilapidated industrial building in Madrid, Spain, that’s over 100 years old. The firm will retain the basic shell while adding a modern sustainable in… Continue reading Foster + Partners transforms aging building into sustainable office