green architecture, sustainability
The Center for Sustainable Landscapes (CSL) at the Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in PIttsburgh, PA is one of the greenest buildings in the world. But don’t take it from just us – it stands apart in the eyes of many respected green organizations....
green architecture, sustainability
Green roofs (or living roofs) are roofs with vegetation covering it, like plants, flowers, grass, and shrubs. The greenery is typically rooted in some type of growing medium with water (like soilless hydroponics), with a waterproofing layer below that provides...
lifestyle, sustainability
Have you ever heard of a Walk Score? It’s a measure of how walkable a city, neighborhood, or street address is. But what does that mean, and why does it matter? what is walkability? Walkability is typically defined as living within walking distance of the...
green architecture, sustainability
Built in 2010, the Pixel Building was known as Australia’s first carbon-neutral office building, and it featured a number of innovative sustainable technologies. Let’s take a closer look at this unique building! high standards for sustainability The Pixel is an...
green architecture, sustainability
Have you ever seen a LEED plaque on a building and wondered what it was? Wonder no more! what is leed LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. It’s a green building standard. LEED-certified buildings meet the LEED standards as...
