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LEED Gold Cyan Building Offers Eco Apartments in Downtown Portland

LEED Gold Cyan Building Offers Eco Apartments in Downtown Portland

The new LEED Gold Cyan Building by THA Architecture Inc. and GBD Architects rises sixteen stories above Portland’s downtown streetscape, offering a new model for sustainable urban living. The 380,000

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The Uboat is a Self-Sustaining Floating Home

The Uboat is a Self-Sustaining Floating Home

Most large urban areas are located next to a large body of water – whether it is a canal, river, lake or ocean. As a way to combat commuter and residential pollution, parts of these waterways can be

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Spiraling Eco Tower Provides Suburban-Style Living in the City

Spiraling Eco Tower Provides Suburban-Style Living in the City

Living in the city definitely has a lower environmental footprint, but families often miss out on having a backyard and a garden. The Spiral Tower, designed by Philipp von Bock, is a family friendly eco

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PREFAB FRIDAY: Parasitic Homes Take Root On Empty Walls

PREFAB FRIDAY: Parasitic Homes Take Root On Empty Walls

As more people filter into the city, open land to build on will become more and more scarce, and we may have to use every available bit of space we can, including empty bare walls, bridge pylons, and

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