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- Washington, D.C.’s South African Embassy Gets a Modern Green Renovation Wed, 20 Aug 14, 1:16amThe architects’ primary goal was to create a design which would incorporate elements of South African heritage and style without compromising the aesthetic and structural integrity of the existing building...
- Cape Dutch Architecture Gets an Eco-facelift at the South African Embassy in D.C. Wed, 20 Aug 14, 1:16amThe architects’ primary goal was to create a design which would incorporate elements of South African heritage and style without compromising the aesthetic and structural integrity of the existing building...
- Beautifully Renovated Rierson-Salmons Cabin is Wrapped With an Energy-Efficient Envelope Sat, 8 Feb 14, 7:30amThe exterior of the Rierson-Salmons Cabin features a thoroughly modern facade accented by linear forms. The black exterior cladding contrasts with the whitewashed masonry texture and naturally-aged wood surfaces. The architects...
- Koya No Sumika House Adds a Peaked Plywood Extension for Minimal Living Fri, 27 Sep 13, 3:00pmThe original house is typical of the Japanese countryside, a simplistic one story structure with emphasis on common areas. The architects designed the ground floor extension to be nestled next to the main house, but connected...
- Stunning Modern Building Breathes New Life Into Bergen’s Historic Fish Market Thu, 5 Sep 13, 3:00pmEder Biesel Arkitekter's fish market gives the historic site a modern twist with an angular, daylight-filled "floating" volume. A glass wall on the ground floor provides a view out through the market hall. The building's...
- The First Passive House in Texas is an Amazing DIY Renovation Mon, 5 Aug 13, 11:24pmPassive houses are some of the most energy efficient houses out there and completely prove themselves when it comes to the performance. Most of the time, passive houses are new construction in order to achieve the air-tightness...
- The First Passive House in Texas is Actually an Amazing DIY Renovation Mon, 5 Aug 13, 11:24pmPassive houses are some of the most energy efficient houses out there and completely prove themselves when it comes to the performance. Most of the time, passive houses are new construction in order to achieve the air-tightness...
- Industoftrial Uses Unconventional Materials to Give a Prague Apartment a Colorful Facelift Sat, 27 Oct 12, 1:15amYoung designer Ondra Bumbalek wanted to create an unusual interior concept for his apartment in Prague, Czech Republic. His challenge was to reconstruct the spaces for the lowest cost possible, but not at the sacrifice...
- Pacific Heights Townhouse Renovated into Light-Filled Eco Home in San Francisco Tue, 11 Sep 12, 5:00amRead the rest of Pacific Heights Townhouse Renovated into Light-Filled Eco Home in San Francisco Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: "sustainable architecture", Daylighting, eco design, eco home, eco...
- Chelsea Football Club Bid to Turn Iconic Battersea Power Station Into a Stadium Thu, 10 May 12, 6:57amThe future of London’s renowned Battersea Power Station has long been debated, and numerous bids have been offered up with the hopes of giving the building a new life...
- Zero Carbon IDeAs Z2 Design Facility Pops up in Renovated Silicon Valley Bank Tue, 17 Apr 12, 6:00amHeralded as one of the first zero-energy, zero-carbon commercial buildings in the US, the IDeAs Z2 Design Facility is located in a formerly windowless bank that has been transformed into a light-filled eco-friendly space...
- D-Hotel: Historic Belgian Windmill Transformed into a Modern Retreat Tue, 31 Jan 12, 1:33amRead the rest of D-Hotel: Historic Belgian Windmill Transformed into a Modern Retreat Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: adaptive reuse, d-hotel, eco design, eco renovation, eco-luxury hotel, eco-tourism,...
- D-Hotel: Historic Windmill Transformed into a Modern Designer Retreat Tue, 31 Jan 12, 1:33amRead the rest of D-Hotel: Historic Windmill Transformed into a Modern Designer Retreat Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: adaptive reuse, d-hotel, eco design, eco renovation, eco-luxury hotel, eco-tourism,...
- MOOARC Transforms a 15th Century Stone Barn Into a Light-Infused Modern Home Tue, 1 Nov 11, 6:54amRead the rest of MOOARC Transforms a 15th Century Stone Barn Into a Light-Infused Modern Home Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: 15th century barn, eco renovation, english green renovation, English...
- MOOARC Transforms a 15th Century Stone Barn Into a Light Infused Modern Home Tue, 1 Nov 11, 6:54amRead the rest of MOOARC Transforms a 15th Century Stone Barn Into a Light Infused Modern Home Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: 15th century barn, eco renovation, english green renovation, English...