architectureElegant Tree Building is Half Learning, Half Play
Watching trees meet untimely ends in the name of construction is heart-wrenching. But Japanese architectural firm…
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architecturearchitectureA Constructive Concept: Growing Germs to Wire the Desert
The search for sustainable building materials has led us through all kinds of natural and man-made substances,…
recyclingNuclear Family Fun: Power Plant to Amusement Park?!
If an abandoned nuclear power plant doesn’t sound like a fun place to spend an afternoon with the family, you…
designBio-Engineered Bricks Grown from Urine, Bacteria & Sand
Bricks have built much of our modern world, but how often do we consider the origins of these common building…
designBelly of the Beast: Serpentine Residential Eco-Building
When faced with a difficult parcel of land on which to build, owners and architects are often moved to develop…
alternative energyWorld’s Smallest Solar Theater Shines Light on Environment
Going to the movies isn’t normally the most eco-friendly activity in the world (if you’re concerned about…
natureSuburb in the City: Unique Skyscraper Provides Urban Green
City living often means apartment living, and apartment living inevitably means a shortage of personal outdoor…
green buildingsFrom Ancient Air Conditioners to Contemporary Passive Homes
We might tend to think of passive home design and environmentally-friendly cooling methods as qualities of modern…
