Sustainable Design
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Solar Decathlon Names Student Design Winners
Virginia Tech comes out on top as 45 teams compete in the Design Challenge Weekend
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A Vision of the Future Takes Shape in Paris
Paris is building the eco-community of the future right now
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The Next Step in Sustainable Design
Bringing the naturally changing movement of wind and water indoors helps people feel healthier
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Six Myths of Sustainable Design
A half-dozen misperceptions help explain why green building hasn't gained more traction
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AIA Recognizes Top 10 Green Buildings
In this year's American Institute of Architects competition, the award winners include two houses
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Michelle Kaufmann’s Segue
The architect talks about her new projects and staying the sustainable-design course
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U.K.’s Architype Wins Ashden Award for Commitment to Sustainable Design
An architecture firm focused on Passivhaus construction standards is given one of the most prestigious awards for green design and practices
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Natural Fibers, Part One: The Ultimate in Comfort
Surrounding ourselves with natural fibers is like comfort food—inviting and comfortable in so many ways. All-natural materials like cotton, wool, soy silk, flax/linen, ramie, bamboo, Tencel, corn, jute, and hemp…
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Qualifying Green Products
The choices we make today are shaping what our world will look like tomorrow. We are all consumers, with an inherent responsibility in the choices we make on a daily,…
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Firm Offers Free Access to Energy Estimating Tool
Prompted by the 2030 Challenge, architecture firm Perkins + Will launches a beta version of a tool it developed to help building designers set targets for energy reduction in new…
