Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building » low VOC http://inhabitat.com Green design & eco innovation for a better world Sat, 18 May 2013 21:16:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc ZGF Architects’ Randall Children’s Hospital Celebrates Healing Through Sustainable Design http://inhabitat.com/zgf-architects-randall-childrens-hospital-celebrates-healing-through-sustainable-design/ http://inhabitat.com/zgf-architects-randall-childrens-hospital-celebrates-healing-through-sustainable-design/#comments Thu, 09 May 2013 19:08:53 +0000 Andrew Goodwin http://inhabitat.com/?p=494001
The main design focus for the Randall Children’s Hospital was to enhance the sense of place for the Legacy Emanuel campus. This involved creating comfortable a healing environment for the children and their families that is full of inspiration and distraction.]]> Randall Children’s Hospital, Legacy Emanuel Medical Center, Portland, Oregon, ZGF Architects, hospital, healing, roof garden, terrace, green, recycled, rapidly renewable, low VOC Randall Children’s Hospital, Legacy Emanuel Medical Center, Portland, Oregon, ZGF Architects, hospital, healing, roof garden, terrace, green, recycled, rapidly renewable, low VOC Randall Children’s Hospital, Legacy Emanuel Medical Center, Portland, Oregon, ZGF Architects, hospital, healing, roof garden, terrace, green, recycled, rapidly renewable, low VOC Randall Children’s Hospital, Legacy Emanuel Medical Center, Portland, Oregon, ZGF Architects, hospital, healing, roof garden, terrace, green, recycled, rapidly renewable, low VOC Randall Children’s Hospital, Legacy Emanuel Medical Center, Portland, Oregon, ZGF Architects, hospital, healing, roof garden, terrace, green, recycled, rapidly renewable, low VOC Randall Children’s Hospital, Legacy Emanuel Medical Center, Portland, Oregon, ZGF Architects, hospital, healing, roof garden, terrace, green, recycled, rapidly renewable, low VOC Randall Children’s Hospital, Legacy Emanuel Medical Center, Portland, Oregon, ZGF Architects, hospital, healing, roof garden, terrace, green, recycled, rapidly renewable, low VOC Randall Children’s Hospital, Legacy Emanuel Medical Center, Portland, Oregon, ZGF Architects, hospital, healing, roof garden, terrace, green, recycled, rapidly renewable, low VOC


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]]> http://inhabitat.com/zgf-architects-randall-childrens-hospital-celebrates-healing-through-sustainable-design/feed/ 0 The Ridge Road Residence Fuses Energy Efficiency and Contemporary Design in Australia http://inhabitat.com/the-ridge-road-residence-combines-energy-efficiency-and-contemporary-design-in-australia/ http://inhabitat.com/the-ridge-road-residence-combines-energy-efficiency-and-contemporary-design-in-australia/#comments Fri, 22 Feb 2013 15:32:45 +0000 Andrew Goodwin http://inhabitat.com/?p=484792
As the architects put it, the design of the Ridge Road Residence was inspired to provide “a sense of sanctuary, enclosure and comfort.” The home is designed on a series of levels that cascade down the sloping site. This split-level design provides a connection]]> Studio Four, Ridge Road Residence, Melbourne, Australia, Blackened Timber, residence, sustainable, rural, daylight, renewable, insulation, water storage, low flow fixtures, low VOC, natural ventilation Studio Four, Ridge Road Residence, Melbourne, Australia, Blackened Timber, residence, sustainable, rural, daylight, renewable, insulation, water storage, low flow fixtures, low VOC, natural ventilation Studio Four, Ridge Road Residence, Melbourne, Australia, Blackened Timber, residence, sustainable, rural, daylight, renewable, insulation, water storage, low flow fixtures, low VOC, natural ventilation Studio Four, Ridge Road Residence, Melbourne, Australia, Blackened Timber, residence, sustainable, rural, daylight, renewable, insulation, water storage, low flow fixtures, low VOC, natural ventilation Studio Four, Ridge Road Residence, Melbourne, Australia, Blackened Timber, residence, sustainable, rural, daylight, renewable, insulation, water storage, low flow fixtures, low VOC, natural ventilation Studio Four, Ridge Road Residence, Melbourne, Australia, Blackened Timber, residence, sustainable, rural, daylight, renewable, insulation, water storage, low flow fixtures, low VOC, natural ventilation Studio Four, Ridge Road Residence, Melbourne, Australia, Blackened Timber, residence, sustainable, rural, daylight, renewable, insulation, water storage, low flow fixtures, low VOC, natural ventilation Studio Four, Ridge Road Residence, Melbourne, Australia, Blackened Timber, residence, sustainable, rural, daylight, renewable, insulation, water storage, low flow fixtures, low VOC, natural ventilation Studio Four, Ridge Road Residence, Melbourne, Australia, Blackened Timber, residence, sustainable, rural, daylight, renewable, insulation, water storage, low flow fixtures, low VOC, natural ventilation Studio Four, Ridge Road Residence, Melbourne, Australia, Blackened Timber, residence, sustainable, rural, daylight, renewable, insulation, water storage, low flow fixtures, low VOC, natural ventilation

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]]> http://inhabitat.com/the-ridge-road-residence-combines-energy-efficiency-and-contemporary-design-in-australia/feed/ 0 The Lefebvre-Smyth Residence in British Columbia Minimizes Footprint but Maximizes Sustainability http://inhabitat.com/the-lefebvre-smyth-residence-in-british-columbia-minimizes-footprint-but-maximizes-sustainability/ http://inhabitat.com/the-lefebvre-smyth-residence-in-british-columbia-minimizes-footprint-but-maximizes-sustainability/#comments Thu, 17 Jan 2013 19:30:28 +0000 Andrew Goodwin http://inhabitat.com/?p=475547
The CEI Architecture team, which has offices located in Vancouver, Kelowna, and Victoria, was led by Nick Bevanda and Rob Cesnik during their work on the Lefebvre-Smyth Residence. Inspired by the site’s 300-degree view and given the freedom to create an]]> Lefebvre-Smyth Residence, Kaleden, British Columbia, Skaha Lake, single family residence, storm water management, water efficiency, regional materials, daylight, low VOC, Lefebvre-Smyth Residence, Kaleden, British Columbia, Skaha Lake, single family residence, storm water management, water efficiency, regional materials, daylight, low VOC, Lefebvre-Smyth Residence, Kaleden, British Columbia, Skaha Lake, single family residence, storm water management, water efficiency, regional materials, daylight, low VOC, Lefebvre-Smyth Residence, Kaleden, British Columbia, Skaha Lake, single family residence, storm water management, water efficiency, regional materials, daylight, low VOC, Lefebvre-Smyth Residence, Kaleden, British Columbia, Skaha Lake, single family residence, storm water management, water efficiency, regional materials, daylight, low VOC, Lefebvre-Smyth Residence, Kaleden, British Columbia, Skaha Lake, single family residence, storm water management, water efficiency, regional materials, daylight, low VOC, Lefebvre-Smyth Residence, Kaleden, British Columbia, Skaha Lake, single family residence, storm water management, water efficiency, regional materials, daylight, low VOC, Lefebvre-Smyth Residence, Kaleden, British Columbia, Skaha Lake, single family residence, storm water management, water efficiency, regional materials, daylight, low VOC, Lefebvre-Smyth Residence, Kaleden, British Columbia, Skaha Lake, single family residence, storm water management, water efficiency, regional materials, daylight, low VOC, Lefebvre-Smyth Residence, Kaleden, British Columbia, Skaha Lake, single family residence, storm water management, water efficiency, regional materials, daylight, low VOC, Lefebvre-Smyth Residence, Kaleden, British Columbia, Skaha Lake, single family residence, storm water management, water efficiency, regional materials, daylight, low VOC,

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]]> http://inhabitat.com/the-lefebvre-smyth-residence-in-british-columbia-minimizes-footprint-but-maximizes-sustainability/feed/ 0 San Francisco’s Glorious and Garden-Infused Mid-Century Modern Hill Street Home http://inhabitat.com/san-franciscos-glorious-and-garden-infused-mid-century-modern-hill-street-home/ http://inhabitat.com/san-franciscos-glorious-and-garden-infused-mid-century-modern-hill-street-home/#comments Fri, 07 Oct 2011 21:05:20 +0000 Allison Leahy http://inhabitat.com/?p=302043
John Maniscalco Architecture has had plenty of projects hobbled by historical preservation policies (a common complaint from progressive architects attempting to rebuild historic San Francisco) so a complete rebuild of a mid-century modern home was a welcome]]> AIA, american institute of architects, john maniscalco, hill street residence, san francisco, green design, sustainable design, aia home tours, green architecture, daylighting, modern, green renovation, eco-furniture, green living, eco house engineered lumber, Forest Stewardship Council, fsc, low-voc paint, low-voc, low energy, insulated glazing, denim insulation, fly-ash, fly-ash construction, fly-ash concrete, high efficiency, low flow toilet, historical preservation, bamboo, green interior, green exterior, green living, mid-century modern, modern, victorian, edwardian, green reconstruction, green renovation, skylights AIA, american institute of architects, john maniscalco, hill street residence, san francisco, green design, 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]]> http://inhabitat.com/san-franciscos-glorious-and-garden-infused-mid-century-modern-hill-street-home/feed/ 0 Inhabitat Tours the Incredible Healthy Home 2010! http://inhabitat.com/inhabitat-tours-the-incredible-healthy-home-2010/ http://inhabitat.com/inhabitat-tours-the-incredible-healthy-home-2010/#comments Thu, 30 Sep 2010 22:00:12 +0000 Lea Stewart http://inhabitat.com/?p=166504
Maintaining a high level of indoor air quality starts before you even enter a home -- the first point in Healthy Child Healthy World's 5 steps for a healthy and safe home is to avoid pesticides. Chemicals used in insecticides and fertilizers can be carried]]> healthyhome, 2010, Chicago, Palatine Village, Illinois, low-voc, natural, organic, home, house designer, tour, showhouse, eco, green, architecture, interior design, sustainable, air quality healthyhome, 2010, Chicago, Palatine Village, Illinois, low-voc, natural, organic, home, house designer, tour, showhouse, eco, green, architecture, interior design, sustainable, air quality healthyhome, 2010, Chicago, Palatine Village, Illinois, low-voc, natural, organic, home, house designer, tour, showhouse, eco, green, architecture, interior design, sustainable, air quality healthyhome, 2010, Chicago, Palatine Village, Illinois, low-voc, natural, organic, home, house designer, tour, showhouse, eco, green, architecture, interior design, sustainable, air quality healthyhome, 2010, Chicago, Palatine Village, Illinois, low-voc, natural, organic, home, house designer, tour, showhouse, eco, green, architecture, interior design, sustainable, air quality healthyhome, 2010, Chicago, Palatine Village, Illinois, low-voc, natural, organic, home, house designer, tour, showhouse, eco, green, architecture, interior design, sustainable, air quality healthyhome, 2010, Chicago, Palatine Village, Illinois, low-voc, natural, organic, home, house designer, tour, showhouse, eco, green, architecture, interior design, sustainable, air quality healthyhome, 2010, Chicago, Palatine Village, Illinois, low-voc, natural, organic, home, house designer, tour, showhouse, eco, green, architecture, interior design, sustainable, air quality healthyhome, 2010, Chicago, Palatine Village, Illinois, low-voc, natural, organic, home, house designer, tour, showhouse, eco, green, architecture, interior design, sustainable, air quality healthyhome, 2010, Chicago, Palatine Village, Illinois, low-voc, natural, organic, home, house designer, tour, showhouse, eco, green, architecture, interior design, sustainable, air quality healthyhome, 2010, Chicago, Palatine Village, Illinois, low-voc, natural, organic, home, house designer, tour, showhouse, eco, green, architecture, interior design, sustainable, air quality healthyhome, 2010, Chicago, Palatine Village, Illinois, low-voc, natural, organic, home, house designer, tour, showhouse, eco, green, architecture, interior design, sustainable, air quality healthyhome, 2010, Chicago, Palatine Village, Illinois, low-voc, natural, organic, home, house designer, tour, showhouse, eco, green, architecture, interior design, sustainable, air quality healthyhome, 2010, Chicago, Palatine Village, Illinois, low-voc, natural, organic, home, house designer, tour, showhouse, eco, green, architecture, interior design, sustainable, air quality


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]]> http://inhabitat.com/inhabitat-tours-the-incredible-healthy-home-2010/feed/ 5 Eco Friendly Kids Glass from Skyline Design http://inhabitat.com/eco-friendly-kids-glass-from-skyline-design/ http://inhabitat.com/eco-friendly-kids-glass-from-skyline-design/#comments Wed, 16 Jun 2010 20:30:49 +0000 Yuka Yoneda http://inhabitat.com/?p=127637
Skyline Design unveiled its ultra-fun line of graphic illustrated glass at NeoCon this week and it's a hit - especially with young designers. The material's brightly hued shapes provide the perfect accent for kid's rooms, healthcare centers, libraries or]]> kids glass, skyline design, chicago, neocon, children, architectural product, wall, illustrations, eco, green, sustainable, low-voc, paint, eco-etch

Skyline Design unveiled its ultra-fun line of graphic illustrated glass at NeoCon this week and it’s a hit – especially with young designers. The material’s brightly hued shapes provide the perfect accent for kid’s rooms, healthcare centers, libraries or anywhere that needs a little cheeriness.

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]]> http://inhabitat.com/eco-friendly-kids-glass-from-skyline-design/feed/ 1 Sustain Design Studio’s Affordable TRIO Prefab Lands in Ontario http://inhabitat.com/sustain-design-studios-affordable-trio-prefab-lands-in-ontario/ http://inhabitat.com/sustain-design-studios-affordable-trio-prefab-lands-in-ontario/#comments Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:45:08 +0000 Bridgette Meinhold http://www.inhabitat.com/?p=96330
Sustain Design Studio's newest prefab home, the 12x36 TRIO, recently landed in Brighton, Ontario. With its butterfly roof and passive solar design, the California Edition of the Trio is energy-efficient, has a small environmental footprint, and it is available]]> prefab, prefab friday, prefab home, butterfly roof, solar passive design, low VOC, non-toxic materials, sustain design studio, ontario, Trio, eco design, green design, sustainable building

Sustain Design Studio‘s newest prefab home, the 12×36 TRIO, recently landed in Brighton, Ontario. With its butterfly roof and passive solar design, the California Edition of the Trio is energy-efficient, has a small environmental footprint, and it is available at an affordable price.

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