There are a lot of ways to size up buildings, whether by measuring their height, comparing styles of architecture or dissecting their histories. But in the era of climate change, more and more ...

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— Autodesk, Inc. and the American Institute of Architects (AIA) have announced the results of the 2008 Autodesk/AIA Green Index, an annual survey that measures how AIA members are practicing ...

Buildings made shaggy with vegetation or fragrant with wood are no longer novelties. By Stephen Wallis This article is part of our Design special section about innovative surfaces in architecture, ...

An unusual conservation battle is brewing on Oxford Street, London’s busy shopping avenue. Marks and Spencer, a British retail giant famous for high quality groceries and affordable homeware, wants to ...

"Basic design requirements now include not only sustainability but also health and wellness attributes." Memphis Business Journal asked local architecture and design firms what green building trends ...

The American Institute of Architects announces its 2011 list of the best examples of sustainable architecture and green design solutionsBy Bryan Walsh Brooks + Scarpa This apartment/office complex is ...

Green building methods and sustainable architecture focus on environmentally responsible and energy-efficient construction practices. They aim to minimize negative environmental impacts not only ...

In 1981, architects Andrés Duany and Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk broke ground on the vacation town of Seaside, Fla. Seaside was a planned community designed to cut through the (then-literal) smog of ...

For the best experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings. Lack of regulations on minimum environmental performance of new buildings will frustrate ...