
World Green Building Council fights for zero carbon
The World Green Building Council's mission is to mitigate the high environmental impact caused by the building...

Office building uses 112 'smart' chimneys to regulate light, air and energy
Mario Cucinella Architects has created a sustainable public building that uses several active and passive elements...

Vincent Callebaut unveils bioclimatic LEED-Gold timber tower
Known for their love of infusing modern structures with an abundance of greenery, the prolific Paris-based practice Vincent...

Apartment complex will be infused with vegetation to create a vibrant 'garden city'
Malmö-based architect Jonas Lindvall has been chosen by the Swedish coastal city of Ystad to construct a plant-filled...

UK's first energy positive classroom produces 1.5x the energy it uses
After one year in operation, the numbers are in: the United Kingdom's first energy-positive classroom is capable...

This amazing green office is covered with native plants that were rescued on-site
Ho Khue Architects has created a beautiful office space in Da Nang infused with lush native greenery. The Vietnam-based...

Reflective arrow-shaped studio is a futuristic space for displaying art
When Mr. White retired, he had an unusual building request: he wanted a studio where he could work and display...

NYC's first WELL-certified office boasts a host of health-boosting features
Structure Tone, one of Manhattan's largest construction firms, isn't giving "sick building syndrome" a chance....

WOHA revamps Singapore office with lush 'pocket parks'
Singapore's 48 North Canal Road is a dynamic office space designed by the renowned architecture firm, WOHA. Working...

NYC's green building programs are on target to reduce GHG emissions 80% by 2050
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced progress yesterday on several green building programs that are moving the city closer...

Handcrafted ACERA mugs let you carry the world's tallest green building anywhere
A new ceramic travel mug based on the Taipei 101 allows anyone to carry the world's tallest green building in the...

San Jose's new Whole Foods is one of America's greenest supermarkets
The store is divided into two separate structures: a 27,000 square foot single-level grocery store and a 5,900...

NYC launching sustainability boot camp to help building owners meet emissions goals
NYC leaders have set some lofty goals for greening the city, with a focus on slashing greenhouse gas emissions...

BIG wants to transform boring Two Penn Plaza into an undulating sea of glass
BIG shared two ever-so-slightly-different design variations for the 1,619,000-square-foot tower. Two Penn...

French architects unveil plans for bio-climatic 'inside-out' office building
The building’s unique layout was designed to provide companies with flexible workspaces that include a healthy,...