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Rafael Viñoly to Design Edward M. Kennedy Institute to LEED Standards
Rafael Viñoly Architects was recently selected as the designer of the United States Senate’s Edward M. Kennedy Institute. The new institute will be located adjacent to the existing John F. Kennedy
Frank Gehry Defends His Criticism of LEED
A few months ago, legendary American architect Frank Gehry had raised a few eyebrows by declaring that energy-saving green architecture and sustainable design is "a political issue" and that the LEED
Tacoma’s Center for Urban Waters Adapts to Environmental Conditions
Talk about a smart building! The new Tacoma Center for Urban Waters goes beyond clever design and construction techniques. The recently opened research center and environmental laboratory actually has the
Report Reveals the Cost of LEED Certification
LEED is one of the world’s most well-known green building rating systems. But, like any popular system, it has both its supporters as well as its detractors. High-profile architects have sparked
Shimmering Villas in the Sky for Riyadh Utilize Unique Glazing System
A shimmering design for a mixed-use tower in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is hoping to achieve LEED certification by utilizing an intriguing glazing system that provides both shade and light. Designed by Danish
Is LEED Still Leading the Way for Green Building?
For the past five years Inhabitat has written about many LEED buildings. The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification system has proven to be enormously successful at pushing commercial
Frank Gehry Slams Sustainability, Criticizes LEED
Frank Gehry is probably the most well-known living architect in the world, and because he is in such a spotlight, we would hope he would make the most of his role-model status and call attention to what
World’s Most Advanced Hospital Will Also Be Green
A new hospital to be built in Stockholm wants to be to health sciences what the Large Hadron Collider is to physicists. The new Karolinska Solna University Hospital is expected to become the
Latin America’s Tallest Skyscraper Aiming for LEED Platinum
Although not particularly known for its skyscrapers, Latin America will soon have their very own eco tower to add to the growing mix of green skyscrapers all over the world. Torre Reforma, designed by
San Francisco’s W Hotel Makes LEED History
The four diamond W San Francisco hotel has made history by earning the first LEED certification of an existing building belonging to a major hotel brand.
Minnesota Twins Start the Season in a Great Green Ballpark
The Minnesota Twins are set to christen their new green stadium on April 12th in a game against the Boston Red Sox! Target Field is ready for opening day and during its construction no green features were
Jean Nouvel Unveils Sustainably-Designed National Museum of Qatar
Yesterday the Qatar Museum Authority and Jean Nouvel (Pritzker Prize-winning architect) unveiled plans for the new National Museum of Qatar. The cultural center is inspired by the desert architecture and
First LEED Certified NFL Stadium Ever Coming to LA
A design for the new Los Angeles NFL stadium is in the works and it is set to be the first NFL stadium ever to become LEED certified. Designed by Aedas, a global architecture firm, the Los Angeles Stadium
Renovated Sugar Refinery to Provide Sweet New Homes in Brooklyn
An old sugar refinery in Brooklyn is getting a second chance at the sweet life thanks to the designers at Rafael Vinoly Architects (RVA) PC, who have proposed a massive green renovation for the
Philadelphia Announces the Tallest LEED Certified Building in US
Located in downtown Philadelphia right above the Suburban rail station, the Comcast Center has been awarded the title of “tallest LEED certified building in the US” after earning a Gold
Tallest Building in Asia Revealed for Seoul, South Korea
A new super skyscraper has just been announced for South Korea and will tower over all other buildings in Asia when it is complete in 2014. From a global perspective, Lotte Super Tower 123, designed by
The White House Takes Aim at LEED Certification
The White House is doing its part in leading the way to a more sustainable nation. Not only are they growing their own food on site with Michelle Obama’s garden, but now even they’re aiming
New York Mandates That All New Government Buildings Go Green
As you may already know, New York is the home of Inhabitat’s main headquarters and we are super proud to announce that Governor Paterson has just signed the State Green Building Construction Act
Dockside Green’s Synergy Named to AIA/COTE Top 10
We reported on Dockside Green last summer and now the Victoria, BC project is back in the headlines. Dockside is slated to be the world’s first Platinum LEED-certified community, and Synergy, its first
LAST DAY To Register for LEED AP Exam in NYC!!
Calling all aspiring green builders and LEED professionals! Today is the LAST DAY to register to take the old LEED AP exam in NYC. The new test after June 30th will be much harder, so if you are hoping to
1st LEED PARKING GARAGE: Santa Monica Civic Center
Eye-catching aesthetics and implementation of a bevy of green building practices have brought a new oxymoron into consideration in the form of the Santa Monica Civic Center parking structure. This
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