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- This nature center proves zero-energy is possible even in wintry Minnesota Tue, 17 Nov 20, 6:30amEnvironmental stewardship comes alive in spectacular fashion at the new Westwood Hills Nature Center, an interpretative center in the heart of St. Louis Park, Minnesota that blends energy efficiency, environmental education...
- Luca Curci Architects designs a zero-energy smart city of the future Tue, 12 May 20, 2:30amAccording to the United Nations, 5 billion people are projected to live in cities by 2030. In response to the growing challenge of urban populations and their accompanying carbon emissions, Italian design practice Luca Curci...
- LEED Platinum Sonoma Academy building takes cues from Californias landscape Wed, 15 Apr 20, 3:30amPrivate college-prep high school Sonoma Academy has elevated its reputation for sustainability with its newly achieved LEED Platinum certification for the Janet Durgin Guild & Commons building, an award-winning student...
- Eco-friendly house uses only 19% of the energy compared to a new home Tue, 28 Jan 20, 5:30amLexington, Massachusetts is known for its historical landmarks, but now the city is also home to a powerhouse of energy-efficient design. Designed by Stephanie Horowitz of ZeroEnergy Design, the Lexington Modern Residence...
- Eco-friendly house uses only 19% of the energy it creates Tue, 28 Jan 20, 5:30amLexington, Massachusetts is known for its historical landmarks, but now the city is also home to a powerhouse of energy-efficient design. Designed by Stephanie Horowitz of Zero Energy Design, the Lexington Modern Residence...
- Net-zero community planned for Hamburg will rely on geothermal and solar energy Wed, 18 Dec 19, 4:30amThe formerly industrial borough of Harbugh in Hamburg, Germany will soon get a strikingly modern and eco-conscious facelift thanks to Neuländer Quarree, a new mixed-use community planned for the area...
- Brick cladding conceals a family home's sophisticated, zero-energy systems Tue, 10 Dec 19, 6:30amAlthough brick homes are certainly nothing new, the respected building material is having somewhat of a renaissance moment as architects search for materials with sustainable properties...
- Luca Curci Architects proposes a self-sustainable Vertical City of the future Fri, 6 Dec 19, 2:30amItalian architecture firm Luca Curci Architects has unveiled the Vertical City, a futuristic proposal for urban development comprising a series of modular, zero-energy skyscrapers anchored into the ocean floor...
- Architecture students design and build a LEED Platinum smart home in Kansas Tue, 26 Nov 19, 3:30amEvery year, graduate students at the University of Kansas Department of Architecture enroll in the nonprofit Studio 804 program to design and build a sustainable, affordable and innovative home over the course of the year...
- Living Vehicle's 2020 travel trailer generates a whopping 200 percent more solar power than its previous model Fri, 25 Oct 19, 5:30amA few years ago, we estimated that HofArc’s Living Vehicle would be the future of off-grid living, and now the company has unveiled a new-and-improved model that ups the game when it comes to off-grid, net-zero travel trailers...
- Olson Kundig unveils stunning net-zero family home in California Wed, 25 Sep 19, 12:30amProlific Seattle-based firm Olson Kundig has just unveiled a magnificent home that manages to combine the best of sustainability and luxury. Tucked into 3.4 acres of land in Woodside, California, the California Meadow House...
- LEED Platinum CoLab Building brings first-ever CLT structure to Virginia Sat, 14 Sep 19, 12:30amEarlier this summer, William McDonough + Partners and HITT Contracting officially opened Co|Lab, an innovative research space in Falls Church that has received LEED Platinum certification for its high-performance design...
- Vertical forest buildings designed by Stefano Boeri set to center new Cairo Administrative district Fri, 23 Aug 19, 12:30amIn a world of high population growth, it’s increasingly difficult to find adequate housing as green space is diminishing throughout most urban areas...
- Certified Passive House in New York generates all of its own energy Wed, 14 Aug 19, 4:30amIn New York’s Hudson Valley, a beautiful new beacon for sustainable, net-zero design has taken root. New York-based North River Architecture & Planning recently added another energy-efficient build to its growing portfolio...
- De Stijl-inspired modern home generates all of its own energy Thu, 11 Jul 19, 1:30amWhen a couple decided to “break free” from their cookie-cutter home and realize their long-awaited eco-friendly dream home, they turned to Chapel Hill-based architect Arielle Condoret Schechter to bring their vision to...