Comments for green architecture notes

Comment on Back to the Future by Jonathan Feldman

Jonathan Feldman — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 01:18:18 +0000

Rob,
Almost 20 years ago you taught me my first lessons on passive design and resource conservation in buildings. It’s great to see that you’re still at it and still have the ability to inspire!

Jonathan Feldman

Comment on THIN FLATS by Lisa

Lisa — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 18:10:31 +0000

This is one of the best combination between green technology and modern design that I've ever seen. I hope all future designs are geared towards green features. I'm currently a student at The Academy of Art majoring in architecture. I will definitely use some of the ideas for sustainable elements. Thank you so much.

Comment on THIN FLATS by Jonathan Feldman

Jonathan Feldman — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 03:50:10 +0000

I’ve been admiring the design of this building since i first saw it published. But i had know idea it was pushing so far on the sustainability front. Got to love it when when all of those great ‘green’ features are apart of such a beautiful building!

Comment on Heron’s Head EcoCenter: Part 2 – Structural by Jill Moran

Jill Moran — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 20:24:31 +0000

Thanks for this article. I didn’t know about the challenging soil at this site, what a puzzle! I’m also a really big fan of Gerald Creed, so props to him for his part in making this work. I hope there’s a documentary about this whole process, it makes a great story.

Comment on San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Bus Shelters: A New [Design, Technology, Business] Model for green architecture by Vinay

Vinay — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 08:11:20 +0000

Really good design.

Comment on Cork: What makes this material so special? by Joanna Sheldon

Joanna Sheldon — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 09:54:37 +0000

We’re planning to use cork inside our old stone cottage in the UK and we’re wondering what provisions we have to make for condensation dripping from the outside of the corkboard (50mm) to the joists below. Some of the cork we plan to attach to battens, and some of it we intend to pin directly to the wall. We’ll plaster the cork directly.

Also, I’m looking for a modern book on the use of cork as insulation. All I can find is the rather wonderful but ancient textbook (1928 USA) by P.E. Thomas, downloadable for free from http://www.archive.org/details/array00thom. I’d appreciate any leads to newer documentation.

Comment on Cork: What makes this material so special? by Wendy

Wendy — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 06:31:34 +0000

I am looking for any information about suppliers of cork insulation for Australia

Comment on Heron’s Head EcoCenter by Jill Moran

Jill Moran — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 17:11:12 +0000

It was great to read this article about Heron’s Head! I heard about this project over a year and a half ago, when construction was still underway. One of the aspects of this project which is not mentioned above is the fact that much of the cement that would typically be used in the foundation was replaced with fly ash (or it might have been slag…). The percentage was very high (over 60%?), and I love the subcontractor who helped to make that happen. Kudos to the whole team who worked on this great project. What a triumph!

Comment on Green Focus: Green is Beautiful by Claudio Santini by Green Architecture

Green Architecture — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 18:41:56 +0000

Stunning photos, and I love the modern design and feel to the rooms. And you’re right, Green is Beautiful

Comment on Rainwater Harvesting and Irrigation Continued by Bianca

Bianca — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 05:56:07 +0000

Lots of useful information here Bobby, and really highlights the benefits of using professionals like Earthcraft Landscape Design. You have sought out just about every avenue of efficiency, but I was wondering if guys use any subsurface textile irrigation in your projects at all? It’s even moe efficient that subsurface drip, doesn’t need herbicides added to it to prevent root intrusion into the system and is less prone to blockages than subsurface drip.