On a sunny Earth Day in Seattle, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for the new Bullitt Center, which is being called the “greenest commercial building” in the world.
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NYC’s ‘90 by 50’ Plan Sets High Bar For CO2 Reduction
The Big Apple is the focus of the Urban Green Council’s plan to reduce CO2 emissions by 90 percent by 2050, mostly through the use of better building materials and techniques.
R.I. House Suited To Wicked New England Climate
Ocean House, on coastal Rhode Island, gives a modern twist to the classic 19th century boat shed, creating a windbreak and protecting inhabitants from solar gain.
Rainbow House’s Passive Cert A First For Canada
A year after completion, the prefabricated, super-insulated Rainbow House in Whistler, B.C., became the first Canadian residence to be officially registered by the Passive House Institute.
Greenland Plaza Reflects Well On China’s Green Plans
The new 60-story Zhengzhou Greenland Plaza skyscraper uses a heliostat and a network of sun-catching exterior panels to draw in daylight and reduce energy costs.
Holland’s Floating Pavilion Designed For Rising Seas
To prepare for expected flooding of the countryside due to global warming, Dutch architects are designing a “climate-proof” prototype city that can rise along with the average sea level.
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.
Every Roof Tells A Story At Tokyo School
Architecture firm Kengo Kuma and Associates addressed a Tokyo school’s multiple solar needs by essentially putting 12 different roofs on the same building.
Innovative Container Designs Redefine ‘Box’
In celebration of Boxing Day, here are a few blue-collar examples of how reused shipping containers can add to the aesthetics of a site as well as to the environmental bottom line.
Can Green Buildings Help Us Survive The Next ‘Doomsday’?
Many passive green building strategies can soften the impact of natural disasters and make life more healthy and bearable for survivors during the recovery period.
Eco-Hotel Drops In On Natural Environments
Barcelona-based designer In-Tenta has created the Drop Eco-Hotel, a portable green living space that treads lightly on the environment and allows tenants to experience nature while surrounded by comfort.
Electric Vehicles Enlisted For Military Base Grid Security
An Army demonstration project at Fort Carson, Colo., will test using electric vehicles for energy storage to support a base microgrid.
From Sea To Shining Sea: Greener Airports Across The Nation
Two trends in the greening of America’s airports — LEED certification and solar power — have helped to cut the carbon footprint of air travel in recent years.
The Netherlands’ “Inspiration House” Models Cradle-To-Cradle
Designed, in part, by the visionary behind cradle-to-cradle design, the Bosch Siemens Hausgeräte “Inspiration House” offers a showcase for zero-waste building.