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- Urban Legends of Climate Change: Palm Springs, California Wed, 6 Nov 24, 1:00pmThis is the first of what will likely be a series of posts regarding urban heat island (UHI) effects in daily record high temperatures. My previous UHI work has been using the GHCN monthly average station data of “Tavg”...
- Take a eco-wellness trip to beautiful Palm Springs Tue, 12 Apr 22, 1:30amWhen I turned my head to the right, I got a glimpse of palm trees. To the left, mountains. It was early February, a time I wouldn't swim outdoors in my home state of Oregon. But enjoying the mild winter is only one reason...
- Escape the everyday in this Geodesic Dome House in Palm Springs Sat, 19 May 18, 10:30amInspired by 20th-century architect R. Buckminster Fuller, architect Pavlina Williams transformed a decrepit dome house in Palm Springs into a dreamy retreat that channels bohemian and mid-century modern vibes. Now available...
- Mid-century modernism and sustainable design meet in two desert homes Wed, 1 Mar 17, 1:50amTwo new residences in Palm Springs by o2 Architecture combine the best of mid-century modernism and 21st-century sustainable design. The team brought to life an unbuilt project originally designed by the modernist architect...
- Albert Frey’s tiny Palm Springs house makes the desert an extension of his living room Thu, 12 Mar 15, 1:02amWhen you're an architect, you have the unique ability to make sure that your own house rocks as much as your clients' homes do. For Albert Frey, that meant building a home in the rocks—well, in the boulders, at least. His...
- HGA Architects’ West Valley Campus at College of the Desert Will Produce More Energy than it Consumes Wed, 29 May 13, 3:30amCollege of the Desert is a two-year community college with about 3,400 full-time students that is located in the Coachella Valley. Renewable energy production will be a major focus of the school's curriculum, and...
- Take a Tour of Blu Homes’ First Prefab in Joshua Springs This Weekend Thu, 13 Sep 12, 3:40amRead the rest of Take a Tour of Blu Homes’ First Prefab in Joshua Springs This Weekend Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: "sustainable architecture", blu homes, desert architecture, desert home,...
- Palm Springs’ Rosa Gardens Affordable Housing Achieves LEED Gold Certification Tue, 7 Feb 12, 7:51amRead the rest of Palm Springs’ Rosa Gardens Affordable Housing Achieves LEED Gold Certification Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: "sustainable architecture", affordable housing, Brooks + Scarpa,...
- PREFAB FRIDAY: Interview with Leo Marmol of Marmol Radziner Fri, 27 May 11, 1:00pm
- Superstar Architects Team Up To Design BOOM, a Sprawling Desert Eco Community Fri, 11 Feb 11, 3:56amRead the rest of Superstar Architects Team Up To Design BOOM, a Sprawling Desert Eco Communityhttp://www.inhabitat.com/wp-admin/ohttp://www.inhabitat.com/wp-admin/options-general.php?page=better_feedptions-general.php?page=better_feed...
- Discreet Desert Eco Homes Planned for the Mojave Desert Fri, 7 Jan 11, 6:20amRead the rest of Discreet Desert Eco Homes Planned for the Mojave Deserthttp://www.inhabitat.com/wp-admin/ohttp://www.inhabitat.com/wp-admin/options-general.php?page=better_feedptions-general.php?page=better_feed Permalink...
- California Desert Home Uses Passive Ventilation Techniques Sat, 4 Jul 09, 1:00amBuilding a home in the desert is certainly a test of green building innovation — because in a climate where resources are limited, how do you build to ensure comfort and longevity? Architect Lloyd Russell offers a beautiful...