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- Charles Library boasts one of Pennsylvania's largest green roofs Thu, 21 May 20, 4:30amContemporary, sustainable and welcoming, Temple University's new Charles Library in Philadelphia raises the bar for research libraries around the world...
- LEED Platinum housing for the homeless takes over a formerly vacant L.A. lot Sat, 7 Jul 18, 7:00amLos Angeles-based design practice Michael Maltzan Architecture has transformed a vacant suburban lot into the Crest Apartments, a LEED Platinum-certified permanent supportive housing center that assists homeless individuals...
- Geothermal-powered forever home targets environmental and social sustainability Thu, 28 Dec 17, 3:05amJapanese influence weaves throughout the stunning Pound Ridge Residence, a luxurious forever home in rural New York designed by Tsao & McKown Architects for an acclaimed international clothing designer and her husband...
- Lotus-inspired public space collects rainwater to reduce Da Nangs runoff footprint Mon, 28 Aug 17, 6:30pmUrban stormwater runoff poses serious risks to safety and the environment and cities around the world are taking note. HUNI Architectes tackles Da Nang’s runoff footprint with their competition-winning design for the Da...
- Stormwater-savvy urban park turns permeable paving into a beautiful design asset Fri, 29 Jan 16, 8:00pmThe 1,770-square-meter San Martín de la Mar Square not only mitigates a steep change in slope, but also helps reconnect urbanites with the waterfront...
- Energy-positive townhouses power Boston’s grid with renewable energy Fri, 15 May 15, 6:00pmRoxbury E+ comprises four townhomes, each topped with 39 solar panels that can produce more energy—close to 10,000 kilowatts a year—than the homeowners are likely to need...
- Energy-positive townhouses power Boston’s power grid with renewable energy Fri, 15 May 15, 6:00pmRoxbury E+ comprises four townhomes, each topped with 39 solar panels that can produce more energy—close to 10,000 kilowatts a year—than the homeowners are likely to need...