eco-structure Magazine

Think Big

When it comes to the issues of size and sustainability, it's time to think big about the scale of going green, not about consumption.

Pool Party

SERA Architects makes a sustainable splash in Portland, Ore., with a LEED Platinum swim center.
Gray to Green

Discovery Green, a 12-acre park on a formerly forlorn parcel of land, cultivates new life in downtown Houston.
Good Citizenship

Leo A Daly shows that bureaucracy can be beautiful as well as sustainable in Orlando, Fla.

Green Persuasion

Principals from Siegel & Strain Architects and Goring & Straja Architects explore the process of convincing communities to go green.
Green Horizons for Savvy Cities

Simple steps create an effective green building program.
Scaling Up

Two industry leaders examine the barriers to district-wide sustainability and how eco-districts are creating developments where the grass--and homes, buildings, and infrastructure--are greener.

Natural Centerpiece

What once was on site is restored at the Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center.

Climate Debate Continues

The American Materials Manufacturing Alliance issues a response to the American Power Act introduced to the U.S. Senate.

Taking the Lead In Government Relationships

Lucia Athens, former manager of the City of Seattle Green Building Program, explains how architects and designers can foster relationships with their local governments to promote sustainable building.

Vast Enterprises Composite Pavers

Vast Composite Pavers are now available in a 4-inch-by-8-inch size, better suiting them for commercial hardscapes.
Coalesse Freestanding Topo Collection

Coalesse expands its Topo office system with freestanding components to add flexibility.
Shaw Contract Mix It Up

Shaw's Mix It Up collection of carpet comes in broadloom and tile varieties.
Architectural Area Lighting Largent

AAL's new Designer LL series includes an LED version of its popular Largent area luminaire.
Kimball Office Campos

Kimball's Campos chair is an ergonomic option with features often found in higher-end office seating.
KI Lyra

The Lyra collection from KI is made of low-VOC materials and a soy-blend product.
Filtrexx BioSoxx

BioSoxx is a 100-percent biodegradable cotton mesh for erosion control.
ETwater Systems SmartWorks Replacement Panel

The ETwater SmartWorks replacement panel uses smart irrigation technology to reduce irrigation water use by 20 percent to 50 percent.
Atlas Block Century Stone

Atlas Block now includes up to 30 percent recycled glass content in all of its concrete units and veneers.

Table of Contents May-June 2010