Skop, an architecture firm in Zurich, Switzerland, has completed a self-sufficient school in the Swiss village of Port. Using prefabricated timber construction methods, sustainably sourced wood has been used throughout the school’s design. From an environmental perspective, the building has an air-tight envelope with an energy-efficient ventilation system. Also, operable windows allow natural cross ventilation […] Read more
Students from the Bergen School of Architecture in Norway have built a school building in a Mozambique village using sand bags, bottles and grass. It took 19 architect students five weeks in Southern Africa to build this school building in 12 days. The building consists of an enclosed room for computers and a more flexible space with […] Read more
Seattle-based Weber Thompson expanded an existing 1916 brick building and transformed it into a mixed-use residential and commercial structure, wrapped around an open courtyard. The architects expanded on an existing 1916 brick building and renovated it by designing a frame which acts as a neutral foil to the historic masonry. The building’s form promotes natural […] Read more
According to the authors of the 2015 State of Green Business Report, the total of green office space as in the number of global LEED-certified commercial projects dropped 2% from 2013 to 2014. Though registrations and certifications for new construction and commercial spaces declined, LEED retrofits of existing buildings increased. The outlook isn’t entirely bleak, however. […] Read more
How to make greener choices in your office and why: here is a practical visual how-to guide with easy ways to make a huge difference in how your office effects the environment. Source
2014 Green Roof Prize winner: 30-year old green roof. The oldest green roof association in the world, FBB (Fachvereiningung für Bauwerksbegruenung e.V.), has awarded a prize for Green Roof of the Year 2014 to a 30-year old green roof atop the Allianz Insurance Company in Stuttgart, Germany. In 1981, Allianz decided to build their local headquarters […] Read more
Bali is known for its beautiful bamboo architecture – and the Bamboo Tent, designed by architects Ibuku, is an amazing example of what can be accomplished with local, sustainable materials. The Bamboo Tent is located along the Ayung River near Ubud, and it was recently used for the Conservation Conference Weekend organized by the off-the-grid […] Read more
Every year the British UK RIBA Stirling Prize is presented to the architects of the building that has made the greatest contribution to the evolution of architecture over the past year. Here are this year’s nominees: Library of Birmingham by Mecanoo Architekten London Aquatics Centre by Zaha Hadid Architects Everyman Theatre by Haworth Tompkins London […] Read more
A new off-grid teaching space in the UK is set to inspire the next generation of environmentalists. Treehouse designers Blue Forest have created a unique wooden classroom equipped with an innovative sedum green roof that turns rain into drinking water. The solar-powered system is believed to be the first of its kind in the UK. […] Read more
Located in the sweltering heat of West Africa, the Falatow Jigiyaso Orphanage has no need for air conditioning or fans thanks to a combination of natural ventilation and other smart building techniques. F8 Architecture designed the project with photovoltaic panels and an on-site waste water treatment system that feeds into a pond used for fish […] Read more
