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An artist's rendering of an entire sustainable floating community based on Adeyemi's designs. Image via NLE Architecture.

Nigerian Floating School Design Echoes ‘Beasts’

Like the heroine Hushpuppy in the Oscar-nominated “Beasts of the Southern Wild,” a Nigerian architect is building a sustainable floating school to ensure that children’s education endures global warming.

Image of Zero Carbon Building campus via Ronald Lu & Partners.

Hong Kong Opens First Zero-Carbon Building

Powered by solar energy and reclaimed biodiesel fuel, Hong Kong’s Zero Carbon Building claims to be the first in the teeming city to produce more energy than it consumes.

Artist's conception of high-tech undulating roof with skylights at Russia's Pulkovo Airport. Image via Grimshaw Architects.

Harnessing Light At Russia’s Pulkovo Airport

An expansion of St. Petersburg’s Pulkovo Airport will not only provide vast interior vistas from all levels, but also save energy costs via natural lighting and passive solar features.

The Toronto headquarters of The Altus Group is one of more than 300 buildings in Canada to earn LEED certification in 2012. Image via The Altus Group.

Canada Catches LEED Certification Bug In 2012

Canada had a record-setting year for LEED certifications in 2012, with more than 300. Here are a few noteworthy recent projects that added a green tinge to Canada’s red maple leaf.