Golden Gate Valley Library Reaches LEED Gold Status
When the Golden Gate Valley Library of San Francisco was renovating and updating to accommodate the Americans with Disabilities Act, the organization figured it was also time to green up the space and...
View ArticleNew Orleans Architect Turns a Dumpster Into a Pool
Stefan Beese, a New Orleans-based architect, has dove into an innovative form of recycled design with the “Dumpster Dive DeLux”, a pool made out of a defunct dumpster. You won’t be finding any cool...
View ArticleGulf Islands Cabin by Olson Kundig Provides a Single-Room Retreat in British...
This gorgeous Gulf Islands Cabin by Olson Kundig Architects is the perfect spot for nature lovers to escape for a cozy weekend retreat. Located in British Columbia, the minimalist space consists of...
View ArticlePrefab Fishers Island House Steps Up the Modern Modular to Luxury Vacation...
Recently published by Resolution: 4 Architecture, this time lapse video shows how builders stacked thirteen prefabricated boxes to create this stunning six bedroom, five bathroom home in Fisher’s...
View ArticleThis Week in Energy News – February 15, 2013
This week in Jetson Green Energy News, governments are helping citizens to become more energy efficient and reports have been released that quantify energy development efforts. NEC Italia and Acea Spa...
View ArticleShipping Container Home for Orphans Inspires Environmental Awareness
Located on a 26,000 square meter agricultural smallholding in Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa, the New Jerusalem Children’s Home aims “to become one of the best children’s homes in Africa in the...
View ArticleMalta Home Maximizes a Small Lot With Cantilevered Design
Located on the tiny island of Malta, this sustainable home by Chris Briffa Architects was designed on a lot only 250 square meters in size. The green-roofed, energy-efficient Hanging Home has turned...
View ArticleEmigration Canyon Home is First Recipient of LEED Silver Green Home...
Located in Utah’s Emigration Canyon just north of Salt Lake City, this contemporary 2,500 square foot home was designed for a family with small children by Sparano + Mooney Architecture. It provides...
View ArticleGreen Design with Breathtaking Views
This is the last installment in our series called Energy-Efficient Windows 101 made possible by Marvin Windows and Doors. Last time I discussed how Marvin windows contribute towards LEED...
View ArticleWFH House by Arcgency is a Sustainable Modular Home Made of Three Shipping...
Located in Wuxi, China, the WFH House by Arcgency is made of three shipping containers combined to create this beautiful Nordic-style home. The sloping green roof sits atop an open, spacious interior,...
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