From faraway quarries to discarded toilets, ceramic tiles can comprise materials as varied as their finishes and applications. What they share is their general manufacturing process. Read more
Innovations in eco-friendly carpet tiles expand to the recycling of individual components. Read more
Solar thermal systems can boost domestic hot water temperatures while dropping energy usage. Read more
Technologies in automating artificial light enable buildings to become more energy efficient than before. Read more
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2013 AIA COTE Top Ten
2013 AIA COTE Top Ten Plus Winner: 355 11th Street
A past COTE Top Ten Green Project outperforms expectations and earns more recognition. Read more
2013 AIA COTE Top Ten
2013 AIA COTE Top Ten Green Project: James I. Swenson Civil Engineering Building
Designed by Ross Barney Architects, a Midwest educational facility serves as a living laboratory for high-performance building techniques. Read more
2013 AIA COTE Top Ten
2013 AIA COTE Top Ten Green Project: Yin Yang House
Brooks + Scarpa sets a new standard for the home office with a light-filled, comfortable live–work space. Read more
2013 AIA COTE Top Ten
2013 AIA COTE Top Ten Green Project: San Francisco Public Utilities Commission Headquarters
KMD Architects works with city officials to create a world-class sustainable building that fits in with its classical surroundings. Read more
2013 AIA COTE Top Ten
2013 AIA COTE Top Ten Green Project: Pearl Brewery and Full Goods Warehouse
Lake|Flato Architects integrates private development and public spaces to create a vibrant urban destination. Read more
2013 AIA COTE Top Ten
2013 AIA COTE Top Ten Green Project: New Norris House
A 1933 experiment in sustainable living is updated and improved, resulting in an affordable house with extreme resource-use reductions. Read more
2013 AIA COTE Top Ten
2013 AIA COTE Top Ten Green Project: Marin Country Day School Learning Resource Center and Step 2
A California school centered on ecological instruction gets a sustainable makeover and addition from EHDD. Read more
2013 AIA COTE Top Ten
2013 AIA COTE Top Ten Green Projects: Federal Center South, Building 1202
ZGF Architects designs a flexible and sustainable government building that fosters workplace collaboration and a connection to the outdoors. Read more
2013 AIA COTE Top Ten
2013 AIA COTE Top Ten Green Projects: Clock Shadow Building
A mixed-use development designed by Milwaukee’s Continuum Architects + Planners turns a blighted block into a community showpiece. Read more
2013 AIA COTE Top Ten
2013 AIA COTE Top Ten Green Project: Charles David Keeling Apartments
A KieranTimberlake-designed student housing project capitalizes on its sunny, breezy location. Read more
2013 AIA COTE Top Ten
2013 AIA COTE Top Ten Green Project: Merritt Crossing Senior Apartments
An affordable housing development designed by Leddy Maytum Stacy Architects transformed a vacant property into a community asset. Read more