Building a green home, while increasingly popular in recent years, isn't a completely new concept, and the House in Regensburg by Thomas Herzog, built in 1977, still resonates today as a unique and beautiful example of thoughtful, site-responsive architecture.
As the days are getting shorter and fall is quickly approaching, it’s the perfect time of year to take advantage of the pleasant weather and head outside to enjoy the natural environment, learn more about our local resources, and, of course, explore one of Orange County’s several great (and green) nature centers, the Nix Center in the heart of the Laguna Coast Wilderness Park.
Read MoreLarge-scale installation art almost always makes a statement, and the sculptures at Gibbs Farm is no exception. Located in North Auckland in New Zealand, the private art park includes over 20 commissioned works from artists including Richard Serra and Andy Goldsworthy.
Read MoreThe majority of the architecture of the 2012 Olympics is of a somewhat different nature than previous games, with an underlying sense of pragmatism, reflective of the current economy and state of global consciousness. Innovation, flexibility and sustainability are core concepts for the actual events, as well as the structures in which they are held.
Last month, I had the opportunity to represent the Orange County Chapter of the USGBC at Irvine’s Great Park (the location for 2013's Solar Decathlon) for a Community Forum/ on the Xpo, or the Clean + Renewable + Efficient Energy Exposition, a new component of the international event that celebrates innovation, renewable energy and sustainability.
