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- Green roofs cover this sustainable school in Prague Sat, 12 Mar 22, 6:30amArchitecture firm XTOPIX has won first prize in an architectural competition for the design of Komořany Elementary School in Prague. The school utilizes green roofs, rainwater capture and recycled materials to build a unique...
- 3XNs green-roofed offices to sport an elevated cycling path in Stockholm Fri, 12 Jun 20, 3:30amDanish architecture firm 3XN has won a design competition for Kvarter 15 (District 15), a new office that will revitalize Stockholm’s Östra Hagastaden neighborhood with eye-catching architecture, public spaces and an elevated...
- KOGAA creates an energy self-sufficient City Cell in response to climate change Sat, 3 Nov 18, 5:30amGalvanized by the growing debate on climate change, Brno-based KOGAA Architectural Studio and NEXT Institute Research Platform have teamed up to create the City Cell Prototype (CCP), a pop-up installation that serves as a...
- Kjellander + Sjöberg designs a climate-optimized urban development in new Kiruna Tue, 3 Mar 15, 8:00pmLocated 145 kilometers north of the Arctic Circle, Kiruna sits atop a rich body of iron and has a subarctic climate with long, cold winters. To mitigate climatic conditions, Kjellander + Sjöberg optimized the urban block’s...
- France’s Grand Large Seaside District is Both Stunning and Sustainable Wed, 13 Aug 14, 2:30amThe 216 dwellings that make up the first phase of the development are strategically placed to create a community that is economically, socially, and environmentally responsible; the area will eventually be developed to contain...
- Super Thin Solar Panels Crown the Spectacular ‘Green Zero’ Modular Getaway in Italy Wed, 25 Sep 13, 4:00amThe interior relies on a simplistic design, coming to life thanks to accents of color throughout the single bedroom dwelling. Even though the room is made for two, there is ample space to fit many more people should the occasion...
- Team Massachusetts’ 4D Solar Decathlon Home is a 21st-Century Take on the Gable House Sun, 2 Oct 11, 1:26amRead the rest of Team Massachusetts’ 4D Solar Decathlon Home is a 21st-Century Take on the Gable House Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: 2011 solar decathlon, 4D home, Department of Energy,...
- Team Canada’s TRTL Solar Decathlon House is a Modern Take on a Native American Home Fri, 30 Sep 11, 2:08amRead the rest of Team Canada’s TRTL Solar Decathlon House is a Modern Take on a Native American Home Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: 2011 solar decathlon, canada solar decathlon, Department...
- University of Maryland’s WaterShed Solar Decathlon House Takes First Place In Architecture! Thu, 29 Sep 11, 10:45pmRead the rest of University of Maryland’s WaterShed Solar Decathlon House Takes First Place In Architecture! Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: 2011 solar decathlon, Chesapeake Bay, Cistern,...
- University of Maryland’s WaterShed Solar Decathlon House Inspired by Chesapeake Bay Ecosystem Thu, 29 Sep 11, 5:00amRead the rest of University of Maryland’s WaterShed Solar Decathlon House Inspired by Chesapeake Bay Ecosystem Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: 2011 solar decathlon, Chesapeake Bay, Cistern,...
- University of Maryland’s WaterShed Solar Decathlon House Launches Into First Place! Wed, 28 Sep 11, 3:34amRead the rest of University of Maryland’s WaterShed Solar Decathlon House Launches Into First Place! Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: 2011 solar decathlon, Chesapeake Bay, Cistern, Competition,...
- France’s Grand Large District is a Sustainable Development by the Sea Mon, 11 Apr 11, 3:00pmRead the rest of France’s Grand Large District is a Sustainable Development by the Seahttp://www.inhabitat.com/wp-admin/ohttp://www.inhabitat.com/wp-admin/options-general.php?page=better_feedptions-general.php?page=better_feed...
- France’s Grand Large District is a Sustainable City by the Sea Mon, 11 Apr 11, 3:00pmRead the rest of France’s Grand Large District is a Sustainable City by the Seahttp://www.inhabitat.com/wp-admin/ohttp://www.inhabitat.com/wp-admin/options-general.php?page=better_feedptions-general.php?page=better_feed...