HGTV has this list of the 20 Ways Your Home Can Save the Planet. Depending on where you’re at in the process of greening your home, you may find this list helpful. I like some of the suggestions but also realize there’s a deeper level of analysis that goes into actually saving the planet with your home. I bet the special presentation show on television was pretty interesting, though. Without further ado:
Every year, the AIA Committee on the Environment (COTE) invites electronic submissions of built projects and announces ten (10) award winners. I’ve included direct links to each project below — after the links, you’ll find detailed case studies and background information. Here they are …
Existing buildings have tons of embodied energy and we can’t always go bulldozing them for brand-spanking new ones. Lots of projects need to be rehabbed and renovated, but where do we go for best practices? I like to follow other projects for ideas, such as this one that we recently featured: World’s First LEED Platinum Home Remodel. The guys behind this project, after going through a major renovation of a traditional home, posted a list of the Ten Most Critical Things to Do in a Green Remodel. They make some excellent points based on true experience, so here it is:
Actually, of the 800 projects the AIA received for consideration, 28 of them were selected for an Honor Award. In the architectural category, sustainability played a large part in each of the 13 projects selected. But the projects come in all shapes and varieties. Check some of the cool ones below.
Happy New Year! This year is unlike any in the history of our country. We’re seeing this crazy whirlwind of issues coming together. The economy is entering a slight lull and the average American is losing width in the real estate pocketbook. The next presidential election is on the cusp and we’re seeing indicators of a brewing culture war. And to add to that, the topic of climate change is everywhere. The sister topic of pollution pops up fairly frequently also. So with this backdrop, I’ve been thinking about the green movement and what’s in store for next year. Here’s what I think:
Project Profiles
