In addition to running her Hudson, New York studio and storefront, Elise McMahon of LikeMindedObjects has recently launched a collection of recycled pillow inserts called CRCL EARTH.
LPA is one of only 27 American firms this year to meet its targets for the AIA 2030 Challenge. The firm’s president Dan Henfield explains how his team has done it two years in a row.
Metropolis contributors put forward thought-provoking perspectives for a new era of climate-conscious design.
LMN Architects worked with SAAS’s educators and middle schoolers to create a sustainable and inclusive educational facility.
In a Massachusetts gateway city, a courthouse pursues the lofty goals of community sensitivity and energy efficiency.
Gensler principal Kirsten Ritchie shares her views on why this trendy tech may help crack the code on environment-friendly buildings.
New forms of the highly abundant and ubiquitous material double down on its recyclability and explore ways of reducing its carbon footprint.
From employing "safe" chemicals to minimizing energy consumption, Duvaltex and Steelcase fabricate Intersection using a highly ecofriendly process.
The family-owned manufacturer's office is the first in Indiana to receive the certification and the second-largest WELL v2 Platinum building in the country.
Building systems complement ecosystems in an airy, energy-efficient transformation that balances the needs of visitors and animals.
From HVAC to interior renovations, the November/December 2020 issue of Metropolis suggests meaningful areas of action for architects and designers.
R for Repair shines a spotlight on the throwaway economy by pairing ten local designers with ten broken objects in need of a fresh lease of life.
The nine-building Xin Wei Yi Technology Park, draws from local inspiration for passive cooling, daylighting, and greenspace.
The author of a new book explains why a landscape may be more resilient when it is designed for and defined by its floods.
A mainstay of outdoor furniture, unique properties make these recyclable, clean plastics more sustainable than other synthetics.
In the Danish seaport of Koege, Copenhagen-based architects ADEPT have crafted a spacious and sustainable bar and restaurant that can be relocated when waters rise.
In a year marked by airborne pathogens and wildfires, how should HVAC systems evolve to protect us from dangers lurking both inside and out?
Armstrong AcoustiBuilt™ ceilings offer a sustainable combination of sound absorption and sound blocking.
New York City–based retailers ZZ Driggs, Conjure, and Lichen are taking cues from contract companies and developing innovative solutions to rent, restore, and reuse furniture.
Manufacturers are starting to normalize products with recycled content at a higher rate than ever, in their quest to reduce carbon emissions and curb waste.
