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AIA Architecture News
Each project in the "Top Ten Green Projects" awards by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Committee on the Environment (COTE) for 2008 was evaluated on ten measures, documented extensively on the COTE Web site. These include design innovation, community context and land use, longevity, bioclimatic design, water and energy conservation, materials, and indoor environment.
The ten winners — plus one honorable mention — approach sustainable design through an exemplary integration of architecture, technology, and natural systems
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Resonance House Takes LEED Silver
Earlier this month, the USGBC awarded LEED Silver certification to the Resonance House, a project designed and built by the collaboration of Design Lab Inc. and University of Kentucky College...
Must Follow Green Twitter Feeds
The venerable HuffPo just posted a list of what they call the "Best Green Twitter Feeds." It's an okay list, but when you name streams like @Sprig (13 total updates...
RuralZED Zero Carbon Eco Homes
I've been intrigued by ZEDfactory ever since I first started seeing their homes and designs. The three letters "ZED", which stand for Zero Energy Development, seem to show up in...
Certified Green Professionals in Demand
The NAHB rolled out its Certified Green Professional ("CGP") program earlier this year and already 1,000 builders, remodelers, and other members of the home building industry have earned the CGP...
STAR Community Index, Like LEED But For Cities and Local Governments
Keep your eyes out for the newest tool designed to rate cities in their efforts to push environmental stewardship. The STAR Community Index is like LEED, but it's designed to...
RoofRay Your Building's Solar Potential
I just noticed this RoofRay mashup that uses Google Maps and various other information to help you calculate the solar potential of your building. It's pretty interesting, actually. You can...
Beleza To Be Smart, Green Community
River North Properties LLC is planning to develop a LEED Certified, condo/retail project for Denver's River North ("RiNo") neighborhood. Named Beleza, a Brazilian Portuguese word for "beauty", this luxurious green...
Home Solar, Green Church, Changing American Dream, + Eco Factory Homes
Solar power hits home. Factory-homes might be greener. Giant retailers look to sun for energy savings. NREL solar cells set efficiency record of 40.8%. The American dream is changing. Furniture...
Modern Alley House Goes Super Green
Just one mile from downtown Seattle in Madison Valley, Cascade Built has finished their latest green home, the Alley House. This high-performance home just received LEED Platinum certification last week...
Palo Alto Law Firm Installs Large 87 kW Solar System
The Silicon Valley-based law firm of Cooley Godward Kronish has just brought online the largest on-site solar system of any Bay Area law firm. The 465 panel, 87 kW system...
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The Good Mod - Portland, Oregon
The Good Mod in Portland, OR consigns and sells vintage modern furniture, housewares, and artwork. This seems like a great place for hard to find rare pieces, as well as more common pieces such as the Eames Lounge Chair - and they ship!
(Images via The Good Mod)
Fun Finds @ Urban Outfitters
Scandinavian Branch Armchair - $380.00Log Lamp - $24.00
Sunburst Clock - $98.00
I've never been a big fan of Urban Outfitters, but I am a fan of mixing affordable pieces with quality and vintage ones. I was surprised to find some pretty new items on their website - though I am unsure of the quality of the pieces above, I think they are fun without killing your pocketbook.
Branch Table @ DWR
(Image via DWR)
Balance
(Images via Balance Associates)Seattle based architecture firm Balance designs modern homes with a warm and cabin like aesthetic. The land and surrounding views are all taken into serious consideration and the floor to ceiling windows blur the lines between indoors and out.
DM Shop - Design Directory
Design Milk recently asked me to be a part of their new website - DMShop, a fabulous design directory full of links to shopping and design websites and blogs.
A big thank you to the people at Design Milk for having Twenty Twenty-One be a part of such a great site!
A big thank you to the people at Design Milk for having Twenty Twenty-One be a part of such a great site!
Found on Flickr
(Image via jakeliefer)Retro TV from Wilkerson Furniture
The M21 Flat Panel Television - An LCD nestled in a retro walnut cabinet.I'm not sure there are words to convey exactly how badly I want to own this.
Mile Hi Modern Real Estate - Denver
Swanky and fun and currently for sale outside Denver for the cool low price of $295,000.And what I wouldn't give for the collection of Catherine Holm bowls displayed in the kitchen!
(Images via Mile Hi Modern)
Furniture Store Blog
Elica Modern Vent Hoods by Zephyr
One look at Zephyr's modern collection of wall mounted hood vents and your kitchen won't be the same without one. Zephyr combines cool shape with angular and opposing curves to make a statement that not only looks great, but is...
Decorative Wooden Wall Art Idea
Wall art can add that extra touch to round out a room and fill some of the empty space on a wall. Pictured here is a wooden design featuring four overlapping squares. Squares provide simple images that are easily matched...
Beautiful Patio Views from House in Valle de Bravo Mexico
The "Black House" is a beautiful home surrounded by incredible views. Architects Bernardo Gomez-Pimienta and Hugo Sanchez sought to construct the home with the focus being on the views and surrounding landscape. The inner parts of the home are sterile...
Modern "Unframed" Cook Tops from Wolf Kitchen Appliances
In our search for the coolest modern kitchen surroundings I need to add the Wolf unframed cook top to my list. The five burner 36" black glass top is complimented by your choice of classic, platinum or carbon stainless steel...
The "Stack" Dresser Drawer from Established and Sons
Established and Sons breaks away from the traditional chest of drawers with insight from Israeli designer Shay Alkalay. The Stack is a colorful collection of drawers that can be pushed and pulled in various directions to reveal storage for all...
Inexpensive Coffee Capsules Holder
Single cup coffee makers continue to become more popular in the home as well as in business. If you have a maker that uses capsules, than surely you must be storing them somewhere. Here is a coffee capsules holder that...
Designer Bathrooms for the Handicapped or Mobility Impaired
Most of us some day will face the challenge of aging and losing mobility. In an earlier article, Furniture Fashion discussed ADA bathrooms designed for aging in place. The reality for many of us is that we may have to...
The Elfa Wall Mounted Shelf / Storage System from The Container Store
Here is a great way to organize your child's bedroom in a reasonably priced way. The Elfa wall mounted shelving system from The Container Store simply mounts to your wall and provides ample storage for all the toys and books...
Crono White Bathroom Fixtures from Olympia
One of the amazing things in bathroom design is the number of situations where a classic set of fixtures can work. There are other areas where a bathroom can be spruced up through the use of colors and accents. Pictured...
Decorative Towel Warmers by Runtal Radiators
Winter is coming and what could be better than a nice cozy towel warmed up by a Runtal Radiator. In addition to being a very stylish towel warmer, the Runtal Fain also provide heat to your bathroom which can often...
"First" Corner Bathtub from Ideal Standard
First is a new corner bathtub from Ideal Standard featuring improved technology using piletta ultrapiatta on the bottom to make the tub even softer to the touch than traditional manufacturing materials. Other innovation includes conserving water since the size of...
Stunning Stairs and Railings from Europa Stairways
Europa Stairways invites you to "step into the future" with the ultimate in modern custom built staircases. This new generation of stairs and railing systems really enhance a beautiful room, after all what would "Gone with the Wind" have been...
Interesting Contemporary Home Pictures
If you are a fan of contemporary homes then these pictures may be a source of inspiration. This home is referred to as the "orange house" and offers some unique architectural aspects. The architects behind this design were Nuno Grande...
The Wing Armchair from Alivar of Italy
The "Wing" armchair is a new addition to the Alivar collection, a well know name in furniture "rigorously made in Italy". A laser cut frame plated in chrome and woven in chord give this low slung lounge chair a sexy...
West Elm Pleated Table Lamp
A new release from West Elm, the pleated table lamp features a larger than normal shade than a traditional lampshade. I like the oversized shade and think that it packs a design punch for a desk while also providing a...
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