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- WATERBANK School Harvests Rainwater for Underprivileged Students in Kenya Tue, 11 Dec 12, 1:43amA new design for rural schools could revolutionize Kenya’s education system. British architects Jane Harrison and David Turnbill worked with Atopia Research to design the WATERBANK school in Nigare Nyiro, which harvests...
- WATERBANK School Harvests Rainwater for Underprivileged Pupils in Kenya Tue, 11 Dec 12, 1:43amA new design for rural schools could revolutionize Kenya’s education system. British architects Jane Harrison and David Turnbill with Atopia Research designed the WATERBANK school in Nigare Nyiro, which harvests rainwater...
- Off-Grid Hill Plain House Showcases Raw Material in a Sophisticated Way Sat, 10 Sep 11, 4:50amRead the rest of Off-Grid Hill Plain House Showcases Raw Material in a Sophisticated Way Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: "natural materials", 2011 Australian interior design awards, Australian off...
- South African Wilderness Center Captures Rain in its Roof To Keep Cool Sat, 7 May 11, 8:52amThe Karoo Desert in South Africa contains more biodiversity than any other arid region in the world. The award-winning Karoo Wilderness Center by Field Architecture is designed to provide resources for visitors to learn more...
- Modern Morerava Eco Cabins Sit Lightly on Easter Island Tue, 25 Jan 11, 7:31amRead the rest of Modern Morerava Eco Cabins Sit Lightly on Easter Islandhttp://www.inhabitat.com/wp-admin/ohttp://www.inhabitat.com/wp-admin/options-general.php?page=better_feedptions-general.php?page=better_feed Permalink...
- Solar-Powered Hydroleaf Shelter Collects Light and Water Fri, 31 Dec 10, 7:15amGood design often tackles multiple issues with one swoop, and good green design does this while helping to create a better world. The Hydroleaf is a striking design that is part bus shelter, part street light, part rain catchment...
- Sydney Transforms Waterworks Ruins into Incredible Public Park Tue, 3 Aug 10, 3:00pmRead the rest of Sydney Transforms Waterworks Ruins into Incredible Public Parkhttp://www.inhabitat.com/wp-admin/ohttp://www.inhabitat.com/wp-admin/options-general.php?page=better_feedptions-general.php?page=better_feed Permalink...
- US Embassy in Beijing Showcases Energy Efficient Design Thu, 6 May 10, 3:00pmThe US Embassy in Beijing, China, designed by Craig Hartman of Skidmore, Owings and Merrill, is the State Department’s second largest project in its history...