GreenSource

GreenSource Magazine's website as excellent resources for design students, architects, developers, or anyone interested in sustainable design. The web page has links to news, projects, products, technology, books, forums, photos, blogs and more.

Lead by Example

Many architects are jumping onto the "green" band wagon and most are willing to design to at least a certain shade of greenness but how green are designs themselves in their actions and lifestyle. Two architecture firms in Texas are leading by example when it comes to sustainable design. The case study explains how two architecture firms came together and bought an old junkyard to convert into new studio space. I think one of the best aspects of the project was the fact that they used existing structures on the site instead of starting over and building from scratch. The case study also mentions many of the systems and details that make their studio space sustainable and in some ways these details are put on exhibition for future clients to see. There is hope when architects can turn junkyards into beautiful building. It also says a lot when an architect is willing to be the occupant in their own green project.