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Green architecture – Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa, Australia

By Damir Beciri
1 February 2011

wolgan-valley-resort-and-spa-1Emirates’ Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa is located on Australia’s Great Dividing Range and borders the Blue Mountains World Heritage Area, a region renowned for its unique landscape and natural diversity. Aside the beauty of nature surrounding Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa, the luxury accommodations designed by are carbon neutral and feature various features of… »

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Green architecture – Y. S. Sun Green Building Research Center

By Damir Beciri
3 Comments24 January 2011

y-s-sun-green-building-research-center-magic-school-of-green-technology-1The Y. S. Sun Green Building Research Center (Magic School of Green Technology) of the National Cheng Kung University (NCKU), the first energy-saving and zero-carbon building in Taiwan, has obtained the highest green building certificates from Taiwan’s Ecology, Energy Saving, Waste Reduction and Health (EEWH) and the U.S. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)… »

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Green architecture – Dali Museum, St. Petersburg, Florida

By Damir Beciri
18 January 2011

dali-museum-florida-1Located on a scenic waterfront site in downtown St. Petersburg, Fla., the 6,317 square-meter (68,000-square-foot) structure doubles the size of the original 1982 Dali Museum, a one-story warehouse. Exhibits include oils, watercolors, sketches, sculptures and other works from a 2,140-piece permanent collection. It stands more than 22.8 meters (75 feet) tall and is decorated by… »

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Green architecture – Costa Mesa Green Home

By Damir Beciri
One Comment10 January 2011

costa-mesa-green-home-1The Costa Mesa Green Home at 1811 Gisler Avenue was awarded LEED Platinum certification almost a year ago, but it is a great example of sustainable architecture in a traditional shell. Except for an array of photovoltaic panels on southern facing roof, you wouldn’t know this home was green, because it is designed to be… »

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Top 5 articles regarding green architecture in 2010

By Rob Aid
2 Comments2 January 2011

top-5-2010-green-architecture-articles-robaidOne of the most popular subjects on our website, and a theme that has been covered weekly is green architecture. In this year’s articles about green architecture we covered completed projects which feature both aesthetic and sustainable qualities. We would like to thank to all the architects, builders, and designers who provided us with additional… »

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Green architecture – Bastyr Student Village, Seattle

By Damir Beciri
20 December 2010

bastyr-student-village-1Bastyr’s Student Village is a reflection of the University’s vision to transform the health and well-being of the human community. The project has been awarded the 2010 LEED for Homes Project of the Year in the “Outstanding Multifamily” category by the USGBC. The 132-student residential village was designed by CollinsWoerman, Seattle’s company which specializes in… »

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Green architecture – Solera apartments, Denver

By Damir Beciri
13 December 2010

solera-1Solera, at 1956 Lawrence St., is projected to be the first LEED Gold Certified multi-family building in the Rocky Mountain Region. It is currently first of its kind in downtown Denver. Designed by Zocalo Community Development, the 11-story Solera has 120 units and almost 511 square meters (5,500 square-feet) of retail space in walking distance… »

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Green architecture – Misool Eco Resort, Indonesia

By Damir Beciri
7 December 2010

misool-eco-resort-1Misool Eco Resort is an exclusive dive resort and conservation centre located in the southern part of Raja Ampat, Indonesia. It is located at a private resort island Batbitim, which is fringe with powder-white beaches, protected by stunning clear lagoons and abundant reefs. With just nine guest holiday cottages, Misool Eco Resort is able to… »