architecture
where sustainable style happens in the architecture and green building industries
GreenHomesForSale.com [posted on May 22, 2007]
Offering listings in over 40 states in the US and eight countries around the globe, GreenHomesforSale.com lists homes for sale that have been built or remodeled with sustainable options in mind. Each listing includes the sustainability considerations in use (recycled materials, no-VOC paints, etc.), and differentiates between "green homes" (e.g. energy efficient, passive or active solar), "healthy homes" (e.g. non-toxic building materials, non-toxic cleaning supplies in use, etc.) and "natural homes" (i.e. built with rammed earth, stone and other earthen technologies). List your own home, or, if you're thinking of moving, search for one near you. [GreenHomesforSale.com] via [Apartment Therapy: San Francisco]
Organic Architect [posted on January 2, 2007]
organicARCHITECT was founded in 1997 by Eric Corey Freed in San Francisco as an alternative to the traditional design practice. Today, our team practices what he preached. They believe green design does not have to be boring. High end design and environmental responsibility are not mutually exclusive. After all, in the future all buildings will be green. We believe this to be inevitable. The office is different from most, and divided into several areas: architecture, consulting, education, community, events, publishing, and research.[Organic Architect]
Krantz Recovered Wood [posted on October 6, 2006]
Based in New Orleans, Krantz Recovered Wood offers sinker Cypress, sinker Longleaf Pine and recovered Longleaf Pine for flooring, beams, wall & ceiling paneling, siding and more. Whether they're recovering them from an old river or an old building, Krantz products are truly "wood, the way it used to be." [Krantz Recovered Woods]
Green Key Real Estate [posted on October 3, 2006]
Founded to empower, enrich and educate their clients, Green Key Real Estate is the first and (so far) only green real estate company in San Francisco. They focus on incorporating environmentally responsible and socially just principles and practices into all aspects of their business. Green Key runs an office waste minimization program, powers their offices with wind energy, and donates a portion of their profits to promote green building practices. [Green Key Real Estate]
mkSolaire by Michelle Kaufmann Designs [posted on September 25, 2006]
Following Glidehouse and Breezehouse, Michelle Kaufmann Designs has conceived an open, spacious, loft-like home is designed to offer healthy living in the city. Sculpting light and air into the center of the home through the use of strategically designed roofs and windows, the home can be built in as little as 14 months, and is constructed with a bevy of sustainable materials, systems and options. It's solar-ready, has bamboo or reclaimed wood flooring and has on-demand hot water heaters, just to name a few. [mkSolaire]
BetterBricks [posted on September 18, 2006]
An initiative of the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance, BetterBricks has its sights set on helping business professionals understand the power of energy efficiency to make a real difference in their buildings and in their business. BetterBricks believes that energy efficiency can provide tremendous value, with substantial contributions to the bottom line as well as the environment. BetterBricks services and resources are designed to meet the real-world needs of building professionals. [BetterBricks]
Ecohome Improvement [posted on September 18, 2006]
Located in Berkeley, Ecohome Improvement is bursting with "ecological and healthy home improvement products," including flooring, cabinetry, countertops, tile, paints & plasters and stains & sealers. They also offer a Cabinetry Design Service, with a free design estimate, as well as complete kitchen and bathroom design services. Their extensive products and services will help you make just about any home-improvement project more sustainable. [Ecohome Improvement]
Green Building Program [posted on September 15, 2006]
The city of Seattle's Green Building Program is dedicated to making green building standard practice in Seattle through education, technical assistance and incentives. They believe that we can live in balance--a balance that includes economic prosperity, environmental health and quality of life and are believe that no project is too small, or too large, to make a start. They are here to help you fulfill your green building dreams and to make their mission a reality. [Green Building]
Second Use Building Materials [posted on August 31, 2006]
Salvaging approximately 100 tons of building materials each month, Second Use supplies the region with salvaged and reclaimed building materials. They provide customers with an ever-changing supply of contemporary and older lights, bath fixtures, hardware, and stained glass. Donations to Second Use are sold to raise money for Habitat for Humanity. [Second Use Building Materials]
Berkeley Mills [posted on August 25, 2006]
Dedicated to making furniture of such enduring design and quality that it transforms one’s surroundings by adding sophistication, serenity, beauty and comfort to the environment, Berkeley Mills is committed to the responsible use of scarce resources, including the use of FSC-certified woods. They are also among the first U.S. furniture companies to be certified by the Forest Stewardship Council for the conscientious use of sustainable, responsibly harvested wood. [Berkeley Mills]
Blue Water Studio [posted on August 16, 2006]
Located in Reno, Nevada, Blue Water Studio provides environmentally and socially responsible design and planning for commercial facilities. President Kimberly Phipps-Nichol is a LEED Accredited Professional specializing in innovative design and planning for work, home and play. [Blue Water Studio]
Windfall Lumber [posted on August 3, 2006]
Windfall Lumber, born out of the 1996 ice storm here in Olympia, Washington, has been committed to sustainable forest products from day one. Their intent is to provide quality products that are sustainably harvested but are also affordable. Windfall uses certified wood so that consumers can be assured that wood comes from well managed forests or from reclaimed sources of wood. [Windfall Lumber]
Solar Washington [posted on August 3, 2006]
Solar Washington is a non-profit association of solar energy equipment manufacturers, system integrators, distributors, dealers, designers, consultants, students, and interested people. Their mission is to promote the development and effective use of solar and renewable energy and the related arts, sciences, and technologies with concern for the economic, environmental, and social fabric of Washington State through education. [Solar Washington]
Seattle Green Map [posted on August 3, 2006]
A Green Map is a locally created map of the environment - both natural and cultural features - that uses the Green Map System's lively, globally shared icons to identify significant sites. Each map is unique and provides a fresh perspective on the green character of one's hometown through an accessible geographic inventory of green resources and places that make the local environment so special. [Seattle Green Map]
The ReStore [posted on August 2, 2006]
The RE Store was founded in 1993 by RE Sources for Sustainable Communities to address the growing problem of wasteful disposal of useable building materials, most of which were buried in the local landfill. The RE Store provides an alternative to dumping those materials. The RE Store also saves homeowners, contractors, and business owners the burden of wasting useful, beautiful, and unique items. [The ReStore]
