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- Sunflower-inspired tower design envelopes urban residents in mini forests Wed, 8 May 19, 5:30amConcerned by the rampant growth of cities across Latin America and the loss of endemic species, Ecuadorian design studio oficina de Diseño (odD+) has proposed the Sunflower Tower, a conceptual residential building inspired...
- Taichung Discovery Pavilion champions biodiversity in new "Half Earth" multimedia art installation Sat, 27 Apr 19, 3:30amIn Taichung, Taiwan, the recently completed Discovery Pavilion at the Taichung World Flower Expo explores what life could be like if humans returned half of the Earth’s habitable surfaces to nature — a concept known as...
- A lush green roof of native plants breathes life into this Texan cabana Wed, 28 Feb 18, 9:55pmThis minimalist concrete-and-glass cabana looks as if it rose straight from the ground thanks to its beautiful green roof that ties it into verdant surroundings in Palmer, Texas...
- Lush green roof of native plants breathes life into a Texan cabana Wed, 28 Feb 18, 9:55pmThis minimalist concrete-and-glass cabana looks as if it rose straight from the ground thanks to its beautiful green roof that ties it into verdant surroundings in Palmer, Texas...
- Luxurious solar home wraps around a sloped green roof Wed, 14 Jun 17, 6:00pmArchitecture and landscape unite in the MeMo House, a solar-powered home in Buenos Aires built to maximize green space. Located between infill buildings, the MeMo House is the work of local studio Bam! Arquitectura, which...
- GREEN BUILDING 101: Sustainable Sites—How to Live in Harmony with the Natural Environment Fri, 16 May 14, 4:15amWelcome back to Green Building 101. In our last post, we touched upon how to select an environmentally responsible location for your new abode, and in this piece, we'll begin to discuss ways you can improve upon any home...