
Charles Library boasts one of Pennsylvania's largest green roofs
Contemporary, sustainable and welcoming, Temple University's new Charles Library in Philadelphia raises the bar...

LEED Platinum housing for the homeless takes over a formerly vacant L.A. lot
Los Angeles-based design practice Michael Maltzan Architecture has transformed a vacant suburban lot into the...

Geothermal-powered forever home targets environmental and social sustainability
Japanese influence weaves throughout the stunning Pound Ridge Residence, a luxurious forever home in rural New...

Lotus-inspired public space collects rainwater to reduce Da Nang’s runoff footprint
Urban stormwater runoff poses serious risks to safety and the environment - and cities around the world are taking...

Stormwater-savvy urban park turns permeable paving into a beautiful design asset
The 1,770-square-meter San Martín de la Mar Square not only mitigates a steep change in slope, but also helps...

Energy-positive townhouses power Boston’s grid with renewable energy
Roxbury E+ comprises four townhomes, each topped with 39 solar panels that can produce more energy—close to 10,000...

CHIGAGO'S NEXT LEAD: The Green Alley Project
Chicago Mayor Richard Daly, who has already sent a successful wave of green roofs over the Windy City, has turned...