A self-contained unit ventilator that utilizes a two-stage compressor to reduce noice and energy use.
A collection of tables and benches with cementitious surfaces imprinted with nature-inspired patterns.
Dimmable LED light panels designed for installation in drop ceilings.
The AIA Board of Directors award Steven Holl, FAIA, the organization's 2012 Gold Medal and VJAA the 2012 Architecture Firm Award.
Engineers discuss the lighting-control systems that enable their clients and users to focus on different aspects of experiencing a building.
Historic preservation may be the key to Cuban-American relations.
Inclusiveness is something we do for ourselves.
Houston, Des Moines, Dayton, Washington, D.C., and Richmond
Differentiation and diversification are part of the architect's DNA.
Sydney / Architectus and Ingenhoven Architects
TRTL was inspired by the culture of the First Nations People of Southern Alberta.
CHIP has an otherworldly appearance that belies its grounding in mainstream technologies.
The INhome (short for Indiana home) was designed to appeal to a typical Midwestern consumer.
The enCORE house used solar-powered products manufactured in Ohio.
The ENJOY House is concrete—almost entirely concrete.
The WaterShed house took top honors in the overall competition.
With its Y Container home, Team China took a radical approach to affordability.
The E-Cube house was conceived as an affordable building kit that can be assembled in days.
The Unit 6 house is intended for Virginia’s more temperate climate.
The Living First house finished first in the decathlon’s energy balance and water heating contests.
The FLeX House is designed to ship in one piece, keeping costs down.
Empowerhouse was designed with input from the Washington, D.C., Department of Houseing and Community Development.
The First Light house derived inspiration from the traditional New Zealand holiday home.
Roofpod is a solar penthouse that meets code and could be built today in Manhattan.
Using design features of a New England farmhouse, this house is intended to be a feasible alternative to traditional houses.
The 4D Home was one of the most affordable of this year's competition.
The Re-home included a 30-panel PV array capable of 7.2 kilowatts.
The perFORM[D]ance House is an open pavilion that blends exterior and interior living.
The design for the Solar Homestead was inspired by traditional Appalachian settlements.
The students at this year’s Solar Decathlon tackled a new challenge as part of the biennial competition: designing their energy-efficient houses for $250,000 or less.
The Solar Decathlon's influence on architecture or sustainable technology is difficult to gauge.
The Department of Defense has added a tactic to its arsenal: sustainable design.
Green roofs are here to stay. But aesthetics and energy savings must be balanced with the practicalities of structure, water, and wear.
New Web-based and cloud-based tools strip away some of the obstacles to running an efficient office.
The last time we were whipsawed by the economy, we lost a generation.
Las Vegas, Biskra, Algeria, St. Louis, Portsmouth, N.H. and Philadelphia.
Campus growth has consequences for the wider community. The trick is making sure they're the good kind.
Robert Reed, Assoc. AIA, found a second act pushing for environmental solutions.
The Trust for the National Mall in Washington, D.C. announced stage one finalists for a Mall redesign.
The Environmental Passive Integrated Chamber (EPIC) system from Firestone Building Products is designed to collect, filter, retain, and distribute water below ground.
Barcelona, New York, Atlanta, and Washington, D.C.
Lawrence, Kansas / Studio 804
Architects are offering supplemental services as a way of staying afloat in a tough economy.
How do we decide what's right?
Not your typical firm, but its principals are pursuing an elemental practice.
Can urban, multifamily rentals drive the economy forward?
Check out Michael Hansmeyer's algorithm-made columns in South Korea. Through Oct. 23.
A solar-powered LED luminaire for outdoor applications.
Book: 'The Life of Frederick Law Olmsted'
A new biography on Frederick Law Olmsted looks at both the U.S. and the man behind the landscape.
A collection of smart energy meters with increased functionality.
Pavers contain recycled content and accomodate water runoff.
Collection of pole and bollard outdoor luminaires.
A lightweight, energy efficient, ADA-compliant hand dryer.
An underfloor chilled beam heating and cooling system.
A wire management system with more than 25% recycled content.
Updates to the modular healthcare furniture system.
Web-based software allows 3D multifloor lighting systems analysis.
A combined wall switch and motion- and daylight-sensor.
A system that captures runoff for use in nonpotable applications.
A small turbine creates and stores power every time water is used.
Acoustic ceiling panel with a coating that improves indoor air quality.
A indoor/outdoor bench that is made from reclaimed teak.
LED Outdoor luminaire with an ingress protection rating of 66.
An LED roadway fixture that delivers 12,000 lumens of white light.
A collection of three, 400W in-grade landscape luminaires.
This outdoor luminaire's fluted housing serves as a heat sink.
A clear finish that turns any paintable surface into a dry-erase board.
A collection of 27 new stone-inspired designs.
A lightweight type X gypsum panel.
A metal-coated fabric interlayer for use between glass or other transparent surfaces.
Clear low-VOC commercial-grade finish for wood floors.
Decorative panels composed of fused slices of Varia Ecoresin trim.
With a small aperture and an efficient heat sink, this luminaire has several uses.
An occupancy sensor for closets and other closed spaces.
An LED luminaire with a line-voltage track adapter and integrated transformer.
A line of photoluminescent exit signs that requires no exterior power.
LED architectural troffers for commercial lighting applications.
Fluorescents designed for schools, healthcare, and other public spaces.
A LED-specific direct-current cable system.
This infrared heating system emits rays that are absorbed into a room.
Post-formed laminated countertop that mimics granite's pencil edge.
Wall covering made from a stone mixture.
A collection of five advanced-function sensor faucets.
Composite rubber tiles with up to 90% post-consumer recycled content.
Porcelain stonewear with 40% recycled content by weight.
Floor covering that pairs recycled leather tiles with reclaimed carpet backing.
In-grade, solid-state illuminated luminescent floor tiles.
Modular and broadloom carpet inspired by nature.
A stack chair line that is 40% lighter than competitors.
Dirt-repellant porcelain tiles that improve air quality.
Improves daylighting using a proprietary light shelf.
Height-adjustable table that encourages its user to alternate between sitting and standing.
Carpet made with SmartStrand Contract with DuPont Sorona polymer.
Porcelain tile with a neutral color palette and subtle stone work.
Completely handmade tile using reclaimed clay content and lead-free glazes.
Ceramic tile inspired by Spanish Crema Marfil marble.
Ceramic tile that retains heat and emits it slowly to reduce energy consumption.
Simulated wood finish for metal ceiling and wall panels.
Kitchen system made with recycled and regenerated wood.
Commercial hands-free, dual-flush toilet valves that automatically adjusts flush volume.