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- Olafur Eliasson unveils his first building, a sculptural stunner in Denmark Sat, 9 Jun 18, 1:00amThe prolific Danish-Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson has unveiled his first building—a sculptural castle-like mass that rises from the waters in Vejle, Denmark...
- Chiangmai Life Construction creates homes using rammed earth, bamboo and recycled wood Fri, 12 Jun 15, 5:30amChiangmai Life Construction in northern Thailand designs and builds modern, organic architecture using mainly earth and bamboo, but also concrete for foundations, recycled hardwood, and whatever else works...
- First Ever Mushroom Tower Sprouts at MoMA PS1 in New York Fri, 27 Jun 14, 6:34amMushrooms aren't just for eating anymore. Biotect David Benjamin and his firm, The Living, recently completed their latest project - the world's first tower made of fungus bricks - at MoMA PS1 in Queens, New York. The shroomy,...
- World’s First Tower Made from Mushrooms Takes Root at MoMA PS1 in New York Fri, 27 Jun 14, 4:00amMushrooms aren't just for eating anymore. Biotect David Benjamin and his firm, The Living, recently completed their latest project - the world's first tower made of fungus bricks - at MoMA PS1 in Queens, New York. The shroomy,...
- Zaha Hadid’s Light-Filled LEED Silver Galaxy Soho Opens in Beijing Thu, 15 Nov 12, 3:17amRead the rest of Zaha Hadid’s Light-Filled LEED Silver Galaxy Soho Opens in Beijing Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: "sustainable architecture", Beijing, commercial complex, Daylighting, galaxy...
- Ryue Nishiziwa’s Vertical Garden House Takes Root in Tokyo Wed, 8 Feb 12, 12:08pmRead the rest of Ryue Nishiziwa’s Vertical Garden House Takes Root in Tokyo Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: "living wall", Climate Change, CO2, community, Daylighting, eco design, eco-conscious,...
- Ryue Nishiziwa’s Gorgeous Vertical Garden House Takes Root in Tokyo Tue, 7 Feb 12, 5:00pmRead the rest of Ryue Nishiziwa’s Gorgeous Vertical Garden House Takes Root in Tokyo Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: "living wall", Climate Change, CO2, community, Daylighting, eco design,...
- Herzog and de Meuron Unveil Plans for Brilliant Naturally Ventilated Mãe Luiza Gymnasium Mon, 6 Feb 12, 5:00pmRead the rest of Herzog and de Meuron Unveil Plans for Brilliant Naturally Ventilated Mãe Luiza Gymnasium Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: applied science, Brazil, Climate Change, CO2, community,...
- Cocoon_FS: Pohl Architects Unveils Prefab Plankton-Inspired Pod Building in Germany Tue, 31 Jan 12, 5:00pmRead the rest of Cocoon_FS: Pohl Architects Unveils Prefab Plankton-Inspired Pod Building in Germany Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: algae, applied science, Climate Change, CO2, Cocoon_FS, eco design,...
- Organic Building in Osaka is Clad with Plant-Filled Pockets Fri, 7 May 10, 3:00pmSpace is limited in densely packed Japan meaning there is hardly any room remaining for garden space – but one great solution to this constraint is to place gardens right on the exteriors of buildings! Possibly a precursor...