green design

TED Talk: Norman Foster Creates Green Buildings

Patrick — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 19:43:04 -0400

Norman Foster is a well-known British Architect that has helped build plenty of structures throughout the world, including Wembley Stadium, Hearst Tower, and plenty of others throughout his career of four decades. Efficient and green, his buildings are easily recognizable throughout various countries of the world.

In this TED Talk, he reveals how computers can assist in the building of "green" and nearly pollution-free buildings during the DLD Conference 2007 in Munich.

Watch this TED Video in which Foster explains more:

Architects and Designers are Increasingly Going Green

Mike.Delponte — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 13:53:32 -0500

I have to say, when I read this headline I was so excited that architects and designers are increasingly incorporating green design into their work. I thought, "What better example of someone living a conscious lifestyle? These eco-friendly professionals are applying their values to their trade. I love it!"

Then I read on..."70 percent of architects say client demand is the leading driver of green building." Ok, so their clients are environmentalists. That's great. They're demanding that their money is going towards buildings that have lower carbon emissions. So these clients are living conscious lifestyles. read more »

Renewable Resources

Mike.Delponte — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 09:41:17 -0400

The New York Times features what's next in green design.

Check out this photoessay and be inspired to integrate - or create - similar innovations for your campus.

Renewable Resources