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Buildings That Follow the Sun

April 10, 2014 Mignon O'Young 0

Can building floor plates rotate in response to sun movement? Sir Richard Branson seems to believe it’s possible. He recently introduced Virgin Buildings, a new generation of ultra-green skyscrapers aimed to positively change the landscape …

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Global Exchange of Green Design and Construction at Ecobuild 2014

January 27, 2014 Mignon O'Young 0

Ecobuild in London will take place from March 4-6, 2014 at the ExCel Center. It is an international and leading event for sustainable design, construction, and the built environment. More than 500 exhibitors will be present …

5 Terre Style Vertical Farm, a design concept by Capellini Architects, will soon be transformed into reality
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5 Terre Vertical Farm Concept Addresses Urban Population Growth

December 17, 2013 Danilo Capellini 1

Editor’s Foreword: Capellini Architects is an architecture studio based in La Spezia, Italy. The firm was selected as one of the 30 finalists among hundreds of contestants for the 2013 Vertical Farm & Botanical Garden SkyScraper …

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New Orlean’s First LEED NC-Silver Multi-Family Development

August 10, 2011 Mignon O'Young 0

In just over two weeks, it will have been six-years since the the category-5 Hurricane Katrina crossed into the United States and rebuilding efforts continue to this day.  New Orleans, Louisiana, was one of the …

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Exploratorium’s New Home Addresses Historic Preservation Design and Construction Challenges

August 4, 2011 Mignon O'Young 0

When I was working as a construction manager, I was involved with a handful of complex historic preservation projects including the conversion of a historically significant church into affordable housing (Buena Vista Terrace) for seniors …

A rendering of the Exploratorium’s future new home at Pier 15 located between the Embarcadero and the San Francisco Bay
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San Francisco Exploratorium’s New Home to Become Largest U.S. Net-Zero Energy Museum

July 7, 2011 Mignon O'Young 0

Salty air breezes off of the Bay.  Seagulls are flying about.  A six foot diameter concrete pile gets driven into the sea floor.  An energizing hum of activity reverberates throughout a waterfront construction site–the future …

Chicago City Hall’s Rooftop Garden consists of 20,000 plants of more than 150 species and planted in 2000 as a demonstration project
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New Directions for Living Roofs and Walls

May 11, 2010 Carolyne Orazi 0

The evolving technology of green roofs has been leading to the use of greater diversity in their designs.  After years of implementing green roof designs, the industry has seen a steady move towards more diversity …

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Urban Landscape Moves Up 15′ and Targets LEED-CI

May 26, 2009 Mignon O'Young 0

On my recent trip to Calgary, Canada, I came upon the “+15”, an intricate network of more than 57 enclosed bridges elevated approximately 15 feet above street level that connect at least 100 buildings in …

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Build It Green

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Build It Green is a non-profit membership organization that promotes healthy, energy and resource efficient building practices, and offers the GreenPoint Rating system specific to residential buildings in California. Smart Environmental Solutions from the Ground …

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Passive House Tour in San Francisco Bay Area

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On November 8 – 10, 2013, Passive House California is celebrating International Passive House Days by showcasing four Passive Houses in the San Francisco Bay Area. Four sets of homeowners will be opening their homes …

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Pacific Coast Builder’s Conference (PCBC)

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The Pacific Coast Builders Conference (PCBC) will be held on June 17 – 19, 2009 at San Francisco’s Moscone Center, and will feature hundreds of product vendors and host a diverse range of speakers and …

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