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  • Life as a Tree

    Ten years later, the Adam Joseph Lewis Center for Environmental Studies at Oberlin College continues to evolve, which is exactly what its designers intended.

  • The American Institute of Architects and the Future of Sustainable Design

    Clark D. Manus, 2011 AIA President, on the Institute's Committment to Sustainability

  • Solar-Powered Attic Fan From U.S. SUNLIGHT CORP

    U.S. SUNLIGHT CORP. One of three solar-powered attic fans from the manufacturer, the 9915TR features a 15-watt solar panel and a 14-inch fan capable of ventilating up to 1,750 square feet of attic space. The unit’s deflector design provides a smooth air exhaust passage and increases the overall...

  • Case Study: Green, Modern Farmhouse in Alabama

    Generations-old siting techniques and state-of-the-art energy modeling combine for a modern twist on the rural farmhouse.

  • Daniel S. Friedman

    The dean of the University of Washington's College of Built Environments and ACSA president talks about the future of the profession.

  • Christopher Chan

    The design director in Gensler's Shanghai office talks about the future of the profession.

  • The Multitaskers

    Architecture is more than just the design of buildings. Meet four professionals bringing design thinking to the masses.

  • AIA 2011 Convention

    This May, the nation's architects convene in New Orleans to advance the future of vibrant, place-based design.

  • Vishaan Chakrabarti

    The director of the real estate development program at Columbia University's Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation talks about the future of the profession.

  • New Website Focuses on Integrated Design

    The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance’s BetterBricks initiative and the University of Oregon’s Energy Studies in Buildings Laboratory collaborate for online resource.