EcoBuilding Pulse: Commercial Construction

2013 AIA COTE Top Ten Plus Winner: 355 11th Street

Mon, 6 May 2013 09:44:28 EST

A past COTE Top Ten Green Project outperforms expectations and earns more recognition.

2013 AIA COTE Top Ten Green Project: James I. Swenson Civil Engineering Building

Fri, 3 May 2013 09:24:04 EST

Designed by Ross Barney Architects, a Midwest educational facility serves as a living laboratory for high-performance building techniques.

2013 AIA COTE Top Ten Green Project: Yin Yang House

Thu, 2 May 2013 09:12:02 EST

Brooks + Scarpa sets a new standard for the home office with a light-filled, comfortable live–work space.

Advocate AV-Series Lavatory Systems, Bradley Corp.

Sun, 19 May 2013 11:31:58 EST

This touchless all-in-one faucet, soap dispenser, and dual-sided hand dryer helps keep commercial bathrooms orderly.

SoSo Stacking Armchair, Emeco

Sun, 19 May 2013 11:42:56 EST

Less is more in this paired down version of a classic Emeco chair.

2013 AIA COTE Top Ten Green Project: San Francisco Public Utilities Commission Headquarters

Wed, 1 May 2013 08:46:01 EST

KMD Architects works with city officials to create a world-class sustainable building that fits in with its classical surroundings.

2013 AIA COTE Top Ten Green Project: Pearl Brewery and Full Goods Warehouse

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 09:44:09 EST

Lake|Flato Architects integrates private development and public spaces to create a vibrant urban destination.

2013 AIA COTE Top Ten Green Project: New Norris House

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 09:12:26 EST

A 1933 experiment in sustainable living is updated and improved, resulting in an affordable house with extreme resource-use reductions.

2013 AIA COTE Top Ten Green Project: Marin Country Day School Learning Resource Center and Step 2

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 08:45:37 EST

A California school centered on ecological instruction gets a sustainable makeover and addition from EHDD.

2013 AIA COTE Top Ten Green Projects: Federal Center South, Building 1202

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 09:03:29 EST

ZGF Architects designs a flexible and sustainable government building that fosters workplace collaboration and a connection to the outdoors.

2013 AIA COTE Top Ten Green Projects: Clock Shadow Building

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 02:05:39 EST

A mixed-use development designed by Milwaukee’s Continuum Architects + Planners turns a blighted block into a community showpiece.

It’s in the Data: Proving Your High-Performance Projects Work

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 10:36:10 EST

With more clients demanding fact-based design, architects and builders increasingly will need to collect and analyze occupancy data on their projects. A recent study of DLR Group’s high-performance schools shows how a firm can benefit from this data collection.

2013 AIA COTE Top Ten Green Project: Charles David Keeling Apartments

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:40:59 EST

A KieranTimberlake-designed student housing project capitalizes on its sunny, breezy location.

Energy Benchmarking Takes Hold

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 09:44:18 EST

Boston firm demonstrates the power of energy tracking and benchmarking in multifamily projects.

2013 AIA COTE Top Ten Green Project: Merritt Crossing Senior Apartments

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 05:02:28 EST

An affordable housing development designed by Leddy Maytum Stacy Architects transformed a vacant property into a community asset.

Apex Litter and Recycling Receptacles, Forms+Surfaces

Mon, 8 Apr 2013 08:53:43 EST

New litter and recycling bins from Forms+Surfaces feature aluminum and Jatoba hardwood.

Flooring Underlayment, Impacta-Regupol

Fri, 5 Apr 2013 09:54:07 EST

This insulation is made of recycled polyurethane foam and cork granules.

QuietTherm Insulation, Knauf

Fri, 5 Apr 2013 09:11:29 EST

EcoBatt insulation can improve STC ratings in walls by three to 10 points.

Shade Fabric from Phifer

Fri, 5 Apr 2013 09:11:35 EST

SheerWeave Performance + Style 2500 reduces solar heat gain and sound.

Cotton Insulation from Applegate

Fri, 5 Apr 2013 09:11:23 EST

Cotton Armor contains at least 85% recycled content.