We thought we'd share a few schematic renderings that we've been working on for a new, collaborative project in Laguna Beach. Located on one of Laguna's hillside neighborhoods, the sloping site and lot configuration, as well as existing conditions and context, are key elements in determining sustainable design opportunities for this multi-level home, which include rammed earth construction and a green roof system.
Read MoreIn light of recent events, it seems an appropriate time to revisit the plans, designs and history regarding the development progress at the site of the World Trade Center, where the 9/11 Memorial is slated to open this fall, followed by the Memorial Museum in 2012.
If you haven't seen this award-winning short by design studio Musuta Ltd., it's definitely four minutes well-spent... Combining hand-drawn and digital art, as well as sound and visual effects, the film conveys a distinctly unique perspective. A truly inspired visualization, Urban Abstract offers a multi-dimensional interpretation of the urban landscape.
As often as we talk about sustainable building design strategies and technologies, it’s just as critical to look beyond the building and immediate site, to the context of the street, neighborhood, and community infrastructure.
