John Ochsendorf MIT Professor of Structural Engineering and Architecture proofs structurally stable, aesthetic structures built of mud as opposed to steel and concrete (reducing costs, energy consumption and pollution associated with traditional modern construction)
See Smithsonian’s With-Ancient-Arches-the-Old-is-New-Again
“People assume that in the 21st century buildings should be made of titanium, because we have a narrow definition of [...]
Jason McLennan at Bioneers conference 10/17/09
More on the Living Building Challenge at http://www.cascadiagbc.org/lbc
While it’s well known that plants convert carbon dioxide into oxygen through photosynthesis, NASA’s oft cited 1989 study showed that many houseplants also remove harmful elements such as amonia, trichloroethylene, benzene, and formaldehyde from the air.
image from www.naturaire.com
In research designed to create a breathable environment for NASA orbiting space stations, scientist Dr. Bill Wolverton discovered [...]
presentations of students sketch models for Green Building Design class at Monterey Peninsula College.
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Thomas Rettenwender speaks with Pacific Grove Council member Deborah Lindsey about the Ecologic Design Lab and the current state of the green building industry.
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DON’T BAIL OUT, BUILD OUT OF OUR PRESENT ECONOMIC DEBACLE
by Richard Register
Once upon a time there was an economic disaster that laid low the United States of America and spread hardships from sea to shining sea and even out across the oceans blue. Then came a war of unprecedented proportions. But we beat back the [...]
Our live interview on Monday’s “Empowered Perspectives” show at local KNRY radio – 1240am, is being rebroadcast on Friday, Dec 26, from 3-4 pm
“Compared to conventional silicon based photovoltaic technology, Dyesol’s technology has lower cost and embodied energy in manufacture, it produces electricity more efficiently even in low light conditions and can be directly incorporated into buildings by replacing conventional glass panels rather than taking up roof or extra land area.”
dyesol.com – manufacturer
asknature.org – biomimetc products
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Biomimicry, the interdisciplinary practice of adapting nature’s solutions to human designs and inventions, has made a big move into the built environment. The international architecture and engineering firm HOK has announced an alliance with the Biomimicry Guild, the preeminent biomimicry consultancy, with the aim of integrating “nature’s innovations in the planning and design of buildings, [...]
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