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Green architecture – 2002 Alpine luxury eco-house

By Damir Beciri
24 October 2010

2002-alpine-exteriorAlthough we already wrote a few articles where we described luxurious and eco-friendly architecture, in this article we’re going to write about 2002 Alpine – a hyper eco-luxury urban home. 2002 Alpine is the United States’ first ever American-designed, German engineered home in the US. Located in the heart of Boulder, Colorado, this residence represents… »

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Green architecture – Eco-Sense House

By Damir Beciri
18 October 2010

eco-sense-house-1We already wrote about the Omega Center for Sustainable Living in Rhinebeck, N.Y., which got the Living Building Challenge certification (this project is also LEED Platinum certified), and in this article we’re going to write about Eco-Sense, a private home in beautiful Victoria, British Columbia, that’s been bestowed with “Petal Recognition” for conquering the Site,… »

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Green architecture – Ellis Residence

By Damir Beciri
20 September 2010

ellis-residence-1Located on Bainbridge Island, the Ellis Residence is the first LEED Platinum certified single-family home in Washington State outside of Seattle. It was designed by Coates Design Architects for owners Ed and Joanne Ellis. The Ellis Residence is a fascinating blend of style and sustainability with a warm feel in its interior which is achieved… »

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Green architecture – Frontier Project

By Damir Beciri
14 September 2010

the-frontier-project-1Located in Rancho Cucamonga, California, the Frontier Project displays and utilizes sustainable innovations for Southern California living and working environments. Designed by HMC Architects, the building is a 1,300-square-meter (14,000-square-foot) demonstration of how sustainable design can be economical, efficient, and inviting. The Frontier Project’s goal is to educate resident consumers, commercial builders, and sustainable advocates… »

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Green architecture – The Allison Inn and Spa

By Damir Beciri
7 September 2010

the-allison-inn-and-spa-1Located 40 kilometers (25 miles) from downtown Portland, the site of The Allison Inn & Spa is a representative of the surrounding Willamette Valley wine country, Oregon. The resort whose architecture, landscape architecture and interior design for The Allison Inn were done by Seattle’s GGLO, received LEED Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council…. »

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Green architecture – Paul Smith Children’s Village

By Damir Beciri
3 Comments29 August 2010

paul-smith-childrens-village-1Here is a nice example of green architecture, first of its kind children’s garden, which through play and adventure provides children the experience to understand practical methods of sustainable living. The Cheyenne Botanic Gardens announced that the Paul Smith Children’s Village and the Lowes Discovery Lab have been awarded with LEED Platinum certification. Visitors to… »

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Green architecture – 6120 Maxie St., Houston, Texas

By Damir Beciri
23 August 2010

6120-maxie-houston-texas-1Green Mode Designs, LLC, finished their work on modern homes powered by solar panels and focused on environmentally conscious design and enjoyable living spaces. The three homes they build are located at 6120 Maxie St., near Memorial Park and the trendy Washington Avenue Corridor in the Rice Military, Houston, Texas. One of the homes is… »

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Green architecture – Casa Torcida in Costa Rica

By Damir Beciri
15 August 2010

casa-torcida-1SPG Architects transformed an abandoned steel frame and concrete slab structure into a five-level, 1,672 square meters (18,000 square feet), residence on a rain-forested mountainside of Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica. The dual concerns of accommodating the needs of the client and preserving the natural landscape shaped the design and construction process. Although it is a… »