Archive for November, 2010
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From Green Extreme to Mainstream: Passive House Program Gains Momentum in U.S.
Just a few years ago, the first North American Passive House Conference was attended by a handful of passionate adherents trading tips around folding tables in Urbana, Illinois. Read more
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On the Boards: T Bailey Office by Olson Kundig
When it came to sourcing materials for a new office building for a steel fabricator in Washington, Olson Kundig Architects didn’t have to look too far. The firm’s striking design calls for giant steel pipes made on site. Read more
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Robert Redford Teams Up With USGBC for Green Schools Summit
The award-winning actor and director Robert Redford has long used his star power to champion environmental, social, and artistic causes. Read more
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On the Boards: "Living Building" in Vancouver by Busby Perkins + Will
Spread over 55 acres and featuring more than 255,000 different types of plants, the VanDusen Botanical Garden in Vancouver offers the ideal setting for urban dwellers wanting to commune with nature. Read more
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Archrecord: West Kowloon Cultural District
Archrecord: West Kowloon Cultural District. High Hopes in Hong Kong The Asian metropolis is spending $2.8 billion to construct an enormous cultural district. The goal: to become one of the greatest cities in the world.
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OMA Makes Inroads Into France With Caen Library
After years of “sending love letters to France,” OMA has won a competition to design a regional library in the northwestern city of Caen, says associate in charge Clément Blanchet. Read more