As architects who specialize in sustainable design, we always have our feelers out for quality websites featuring information on how to live a more sustainable lifestyle. Here are some of our favorites: TreeHugger: If you would like a one-stop-shop for all things newsworthy in the world of sustainable living, visit TreeHugger.com. We appreciate how... [Read more...]
Lighting is an important element of interior design because light has a direct affect on the ambiance. For example, the wrong choice of florescent lighting will create a horribly one-dimensional, whitewashed aesthetic. However, Mother Nature knows exactly how to design her lighting, from the rosy glow of sunrise to the tempered rays of the late afternoon sun. When... [Read more...]
Sustainable Building Industry Mentioned in NY Times
At the forefront of the green revolution is the international effort toward sustainable building and design standards. A New York Times article sketched three such efforts: the LEED standards from the United States, BREEAM from Britain and DGNB from Germany Each of these efforts toward green-building certification has grown mainly through their application... [Read more...]
