Articles related to "Sustainable Design"

LEED's "loose fit, long life" sustainable design approach to green commercial architecture is good for business, the environment, and the workplace.

In areas affected by disasters, Architecture for Humanity's approach to community development is redefining the public's understanding of sustainable design.

Fact: Our Earth's natural resources is becoming scarce and we can do our share to save our planet by choosing Green Design for the home with these quick tips.

Plans for a new school of architecture in Sudbury, Ontario are well advanced, with its doors expected to open in the fall of 2011.

It takes more than green construction materials to create sustainable design. Apply three tests to verify the sustainability of green buildings.

Sustainable design and green building products are more popular than ever before. With the products available today, it's possible to both go green and design with style.

The future of sustainable residential design lies in multi-unit development. Two design firms demonstrate effective and sustainable approaches to green building.

The LEED certification system for buildings unites architects, engineers and other design and construction professionals in pursuit of sustainable objectives.

In a world that is becoming more aware of the environment, developers for Harvard University are taking an integrated approach in creating a sustainable campus in Allston

Sustainable design meets trailer park chic in Sustain.ca's home on wheels, the miniHome recreational vehicle.

How do you sell people-developers, home owners, commuters and just-plain Joes-on a more sustainable lifestyle? Chris Turner has the answer.

Green building and recycling are all the rage today. So it's no surprise that Vancouver would jump on the bandwagon for construction of the 2010 Winter Olympic Village.

Sustainable design can be a source of inspiration for organizations concerned with sustainability. Managers can improve their approach with three sustainable designs.

Working with HOK, a global leader in sustainable design, the Calgary Health Region is raising the bar on hospital design and construction with a LEED® building.

Sustainable design consultant Naomi Pearson talks about what sustainable graphic design is and how designers can get involved in the green movement.

The design of university buildings is changing to meet the demands of interdisciplinary research, new course delivery formats and student learning preferences.

Architectural Record's 6th annual Innovation Conference in NYC, with the theme of Net Zero energy buildings, will be a showcase of sustainable design.

Sustainable design consultant Naomi Pearson gives tips on how to make a good case for green design as a designer looking to pitch eco-friendly options to clients.

U.S. carpet manufacturer InterfaceFLOR, is leading industry towards environmental sustainability. It recycles materials and uses solar and other forms of green energy.

Texas park facilities feature building design that reflects place and promotes energy efficiency, water conservation, and use of reclaimed and native building material.

The Earthship design uses thermal mass, green energy, and recycled building materials to create a self-sustaining home. It may be the next big thing in eco-building.

Eco-style leader Oliver Heath shows how anyone can create a beautiful home that has less impact on the planet.

Green or renewable materials are gaining popularity and are showing up in the chairs we sit on, the counters we eat off of and the floors we walk on.

Green building concerns like energy efficiency and built-in flexibility are changing the traditional understanding and physical expression of architecture's goals.

High performance schools designed to sustainable standards bring benefits that transcend being kind to the environment: think better grades and healthier children.

Want to know what some of the best eco jobs are this year? Here are five that warranted more than just a passing glance.

The AIA's annual list of Honors is notable for projects that exercise restraint, perform sustainably and connect to community.

The City of Calgary's recently opened Water Centre is delivering on its sustainable promises with lower energy consumption and a building employees love to work in.

Aspiring home owners do not need an architect to design their house, but it helps to have a sound understanding of the elements of house before embarking on a design.

Carpet tiles are more economical and sustainable than broadloom because waste is less. New products having more recycled and recyclable content are made with less energy.

Not all things "green" are necessarily benign. Building Science Corporation poses serious questions about sustainable design practises.

The IIDEX interior design show in Toronto displayed executive chairs and task chairs manufactured with reduced energy, high recycled content and are highly recyclable

John Brown is reinventing design school. What was once the preserve of architecture students is now accessible to the average homeowner via the internet.

Urban landscape design has moved off the street and into the sky with green roofs. Benefits include reduced energy demand, attractive urban views and wildlife habitat.

Getting ready to go to college and wondering what to study? Here are some thoughts about environment-friendly degrees and education programs.

Referencing local building traditions and employing innovative mechanical systems, the Lavin-Bernick Center at Tulane University is a model for building in a hot climate.

Construction and design of the Freedom Tower in New York City utilizes innovative safety and environmentally friendly measures making it an astonishing memorial to 9/11.

Designers at Teknion are collaborating with business people to create more productive and sustainable workplaces.

Driving across the country on a single tank might have seemed like an impossible dream ten years ago but is becoming possible now through vehicles like the Aptera.

Climate change has increased rainfall in the UK, causing severe floods in the north west. Garden design using green roofs, porous paving and planting can reduce this.

Twenty-five years after his death, Buckminster Fuller's legacy lives on, proof positive that his contributions to the field of architecture continue to inspire and inform

In the midst of a recession, green building conferences are selling well and attracting industry professionals and investors who are ready to go green.

Sustainable design doesn't have to be an expensive proposition. Eric Cohen at Padosa.com offers free advice on how to go green and realize business objectives.

First generation strategies for rating energy efficiency in buildings are being superseded by the LEED® Canada Initiative, the next stage in green building measurement.

Adapting the language of classicism for a modern museum, Renzo Piano gives a virtuoso performance on how to establish harmonious relationships in architecture.

Cradle to Cradle sustainable design challenges conventional environmental thinking and practice. Ask three questions to verify a product's green claims.

The fashion Industry is showing signs of moving towards a more sustainable approach to mass manufacture and innovative technology is the key.

Green architecture means designing buildings that have the least environmental impact possible.

The new Surry Hills library in Sydney attracted hundreds of new members before it was officially opened, with its striking design and wide range of services.

Calgary, Alberta has adopted sustainable development principles as part of an integrated design approach to municipal land use and transportation planning.