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    This Solar Decathlon house was designed to face extreme temperatures: frigid, snow-filled winters and hot, humid summers.

  • The Environmental Protection Agency’s Denver Office is a Public Exercise in Best Practices

    Zimmer Gunsul Frasca's design of the Region 8 headquarters is an Ecommercial category winner in the 2009 Evergreen Awards

  • Steven Winter Wins the Perspectives Category in the 2009 Evergreen Awards

    Steven Winter, FAIA, has spent 40 years championing energy efficient buildings

  • Judging Sustainability and Design

    Should competitions recognize projects for their sustainable attributes?

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    Energy Star–approved Brandt Point fixtures are available in three-light wall-bracket and two-light wall-bracket and flush-mount styles using 13-watt GU24 CFLs. Defined by a sleek, modern design, the fixtures feature simple, unadorned architecture that creates a dramatic appearance, the manufacturer...

  • The BLDGBLOG Book

    This book, which is based on author Manaugh's blog, bldg.blogspot.com, is a guide to the future of architecture and offers images and new content from what is online.

  • Green Community Design Competition Aims to Create Self-Sufficient Centers

    Sustainability and community space were the focus of the Green Community 2008-2009 International Student Design Competition.

  • State Aid Needed for Green Buildings

    Jul. 28--The government needs to better support the development of green buildings to help tackle the impact of climate change, academics say.

  • Socially Responsible Architects Honored at the White House

    Architecture for Humanity, recipient of the 2008 Smithsonian Cooper-Hewitt Design Patron Award

  • Eight Teams Named As Finalists in International Architecture Competition for Innovative Classroom Designs

    Teams vie for US$ 50,000 to improve schools' learning environments