Author: LEED Blogger
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Are Mega-Buildings the Future of Our Cities?
Cities of the future will almost certainly need to be both larger and much more sustainable than they currently are. Due to this assumption, the logical solution is huge mega-skyscrapers, which are capable of producing their own power and handling their own waste. One such design was recently put forth by Urban Future Organization in…
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Employee Retention, Recruitment Key Benefits of Sustainability Initiatives
Survey shows green initiatives pay off in hiring as well as energy. More…
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Apartment Building Made of Shipping Containers Goes Up in Washington DC
Washington D.C. recently got it’s first piece of residential shipping container architecture in the form of a Brookland apartment building. The project was the brainchild of DC-based architect Travis Price and his partner Kelly Davies, who did the work for owners Matthew Grave and Sean Joiner. The residential building, located at 3305 7th Street NE,…
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Alternative Building Certification Popularity Grows
More executives choosing alternatives to LEED. More…
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Micro Urban Shelter Made of Salvaged Materials And Intended For All to Use
Most cities have an abundance of alleys and other abandoned areas, which could, in most cases be transformed into something more useful, such as a garden, or tiny apartments. French architect Stéphane Malka has made this theory into reality by building Bow House in Heerlen, Netherlands, which is a tiny urban home designed for anyone…