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StudioKCA brought their giant cloud pavilion to Governors Island this weekend for the FIGMENT art festival.
This mid-century modern home by John Maniscalo Architecture redefines the traditional interior-exterior relationship with glass walls and an abundance of tall indoor plants
This mid-century modern home by John Maniscalo Architecture redefines the traditional interior-exterior relationship with glass walls and an abundance of tall indoor plants
The AIANY's Around Manhattan Boat Tours allow you to experience the Big Apple’s buildings framed as a moving postcard along the water.
Building a summary framework.
Shedroff, Nathan. 2009. Design is the Problem: The Future of Design Must be Sustainable. New York: Rosenfeld Media.
Neither money nor gas was used in the making of this costume!
Beak = recycled cardboard
Hen suit = reusable cloth grocery bag
Tail feathers = real chicken tail feather
Red rubber boots = hand-me-downs
Rest of the outfit = model's own
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Water gardening is the best lifestyle choice you can make. Learn more about water gardens and ecosystem ponds at www.aquascapeinc.com
AirDrain Agronomic Natural Grass Drainage at the Chesapeake Energy Roof Top Sports Field
74,000 sqft. Natural Grass Field
Benefits of AirDrain in a green roofing system include:
AirDrain creates and helps maintain a constant Gmax for artificial turf (See below)
Thickness and resin consistency of AirDrain provides uniform shock absorbency
Shock absorption reduces the strain on joints and ligaments
AirDrain is only limited by the drainage capacity of the profile above it
Installation time measured in days instead of weeks
AirDrain can be reused when the artificial turf must be replaced
Water harvesting reclamation and reuse
Helps qualify for LEED and other green building credits
A smaller carbon and development footprint with reduced site disturbance
100% vertical drainage under the entire field surface
Minimizes water related injuries / Less infill migration due to superior drainage
AirDrain is a 100% recycled product
Less infill migration due to superior drainage
GMAX Information Existing Conditions for Testing
Turf - 2 1/2” Slit Film, in filled with 50% Green Rubber Infill and 50% Silica Sand.
The drainage/shock pad and turf underlying substrate consists of a concrete deck/rooftop, coated with a waterproof membrane and 10 ounce 100% recycled polyester geo-textile filter fabric.
The Standard Test Method for Shock-Absorbing Properties of Playing Surface Systems and Materials (ASTM F1936-98 American Football Field) testing locations and procedure were preformed. The tests were performed using a Triax 2000 A-1 Missile, tripod mounted Gmax registration unit(www.triax2000.com). This report presents background information on the test procedures, existing conditions, test results and observations in football, baseball, softball, soccer, lacrosse, and field hockey artificial sports fields.
The environmental impact of a green roof is undenyable, and adds significantly to the LEED Point system designed by the USGC in all five major areas: sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection, and indoor environmental quality. Green roofing replaces the green space displaced by a building, prevents excess storm water drainage, reduces the temperature of a building and the urban heat island effect, protects and extends the useful life of a roof, and reduce energy demands.
What's more, a green roof incorporating AirDrain means your design includes renewable, recycled, and locally obtained materials. We know you have a choice in designing a green roof, and we hope you consider the many benefits of AirDrain.
A typical AirDrain green roof
The Natural Step Resource Funnel.
Shedroff, Nathan. 2009. Design is the Problem: The Future of Design Must be Sustainable. New York: Rosenfeld Media.
The Total Beauty framework.
Shedroff, Nathan. 2009. Design is the Problem: The Future of Design Must be Sustainable. New York: Rosenfeld Media.
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Water gardening is the best lifestyle choice you can make. Learn more about water gardens and ecosystem ponds at www.aquascapeinc.com
Sector: Corporate/Commercial | Location: Guangzhou China
Architect/Specifier: Gerkan, Marg and Partners (GMP)
Products: Sun Louvers, Snap-In, Techstyle® Panels
This is the video we created for the Buckminster Fuller Competition. The project was initiated in our final graduate studio at GaTech.
See more about the project here: www.karen-mackay.com/projects/3169753#1
Here is the synopsis of the project:
This project focuses on the triple bottom line of sustainability by creating social equality, stimulating economic growth, and fostering ecological systems. The innate value of honey and wax is commoditized through a community based economic plan. The scalable and modular honey extraction design utilizes local skills, materials and resources in low-income communities across the globe. Using a DIY approach, locals can create each component of the system using readily available materials.
Many thanks to DVA/Resource for their help with this video: www.peopleofresource.com/