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Hau`oli Mau Loa Foundation in Hawaii Awarded LEED Platinum

Hau`oli Mau Loa Foundation in Hawaii Awarded LEED Platinum

The renovation of the Hau`oli Mau Loa Foundation office by Hawaii Architecture was just awarded LEED Platinum certification and verified by the Green Building Certification Institute. Every component of

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Italian Alps Barn Renovated Into a Solar-Powered Contemporary Retreat

Italian Alps Barn Renovated Into a Solar-Powered Contemporary Retreat

This rustic Alpine Barn in Selva di Cadore, Italy has been renovated into a low-impact retreat set in the dramatic Italian Alps. The barn is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, so great strides were

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OMA Reveals Design for Restoration of Historic Venetian Building

OMA Reveals Design for Restoration of Historic Venetian Building

OMA has just revealed plans for the restoration of Fondaco Dei Tedeschi’s landmark building in Venice, Italy. The incredible structure is an iconic piece of architecture held in high esteem for not only

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DUMBO Archway Beautification Complete!

DUMBO Archway Beautification Complete!

For those New Yorkers who look forward to the first Thursday of each month for the DUMBO Gallery Walk, now there is even more reason to head that direction: the DUMBO archway renovation is complete!

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Synagogue Turned East Village Penthouse

Synagogue Turned East Village Penthouse

Photo courtesy of Michael Falco Living in New York City requires that your home be your sanctuary. There are numerous paths to this destination, but one lucky couple, Dominique Camacho and Gary

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Beautiful Bank Barn Renovation

Beautiful Bank Barn Renovation

Repeatedly told to demolish the barn which sat on their new horse farm, the owners just couldn’t let this traditional barn go. The 1800s New River Bank Barn seemed to have such great potential that

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Historic German water tower refurbished into green living space

Historic German water tower refurbished into green living space

There is a natural connection between sustainable design and historic preservation, one that is often overlooked. Building reuse and adaptation easily lend themselves to the ideals of green building, like

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