The One Prize Competition, “Mowing to Growing: A Design Competition for Creating Productive Green Space in Cities” Read more
Research into technologies and practices that help use water and energy more efficiently got a boost on Capitol Hill as the U.S. House of Representatives approved H.R. 3598, the Energy and Water Integration Act. Read more
A multilevel house featuring suites for diplomats and their families in Mexico; a center for visiting dignitaries in Maryland; a self-supporting scheme for interlocking bricks that would not require mortar; and a brick featuring an outer leaf panel designed to produce curvilinear shapes were among the six winning schemes in the inaugural Brick-Stainable competition. Read more
The tile is designed for curved, steep-slope roofing systems. Read more
Looking at the final results, it’s hard to believe that more than 75 percent of the exterior structure was saved in this renovation of an industrial building. While architecturally dramatic, the transformation is equally impressive for its emphasis on sustainability. Read more
The system is built with Nano-Cell honeycomb technology and the canopy is non toxic and completely recyclable Read more
The office system is more than 90 percent recyclable and is produced on the Design for the Environment framework Read more
Part of the company's Digital Lighting Management suite of products, LMUC-100 mounts to the ceiling for 360-degree coverage Read more
Certified by the Forest Stewardship Council, the plans feature an oak wear layer on top of a stable core Read more
The shingles are designed for steep-slop roofs and come in four Energy Star-qualified colors Read more
By adapting an elevator cab's energy consumption to a building's traffic patterns, PORT seeks to reduce energy usage Read more
Water passes through the large spaces between the pavers to help manage stormwater Read more
The interlock system eliminates the need for mortar Read more
The 18-inch-by-22-inch tray includes retention cups, drainage channels, and perforated domes for ventilation and evaporation Read more
Specifically designed for less-critical waterproofing applications, the admixture protects concrete from moisture and corrosive materials Read more
KlassicKolors are pre-painted Terne II roofing sheets coated with a layer of patented zinc/tin alloy for durability Read more
VOC- and benzene-free, EcoClad is made from a 50/50 blend of post-consumer recycled paper/wood and bamboo fibers Read more
The collection's components are made of 50 percent post-consumer recycled content and offer the look of metal without the weight Read more
The company's Fly Ash Brick consists of 40 percent pre-consumer recycled materials Read more
The mosaics are made of broken glass recycled from commercial glass companies in Northern California Read more
Sausalito's Marine Mammal Center updates its 1975 facilities, sited on a decommissioned missile base, to include sustainable features Read more
A 1970s laboratory building gets an upgrade alongside a high-performing addition at the University of Cincinnati Read more
The revitalization of a riverside indutrial hub continues as a 19th-century building is transformed into the Beacon Institute of Rivers and Estuaries' Center for Environmental Innovation and Education Read more
A look at the looming water crisis and what it may mean for architects, contractors, engineers, and technology suppliers Read more
Working in New Orleans's Lower Ninth Ward, the non-profit organization Historic Green aims to help the neighborhood become the nation's first zero carbon community Read more
At Seattle's Pier 56, Mithun set about instilling a sense of place while creating a sustainable future. Ten years after move-in day, the office continues to act as a living laboratory. Read more
The sustainability and the historic preservation movements share a common goal—being mindful stewards of valuable but finite resources. Read more
Following our mission of showcasing performance excellence, we put ourselves to the test to see how Eco-Structure can best serve its readers Read more
Navy Federal Credit Union
The country's largest credit union for active and retired U.D. Department of Defense personnel goes green Read more
Group Goetz Architects Corporate Office
Washington, D.C.-based architectural firm Group Goetz Architects receives LEED Platinum certification for its home in Georgetown Read more
National Grid Corporate Offices
Designed by Sasaki Associates, the Waltham, Mass., corporate office of National Grid becomes the second single-tenant building to go double platinum with LEED CI and LEED CS Read more