A new classroom, laboratory, and studio facility designed by Thom Mayne of Morphosis Architecture with associate architect Gruzen Samton completed construction in Summer 2009, replacing the aging Hewitt Academic Building at 41 Cooper Square. In contrast to the Foundation Building, 41 Cooper Square is of modern, environmentally "green" design, housing nine above-ground floors and two basements. The structure features unconventional architectural features, including a full-height Grand Atrium, prevalent interior windows, a four-story linear central staircase, and upper-level skyways, which reflect the design intention of inspiring, socially interactive space for students and faculty. In addition, the building's design allows for up to 75% natural lighting, further reducing energy costs. Other "green" features in the design include servo-controlled external wall panels, which can be swiveled open or closed individually in order to regulate interior light and temperature, as well as motorized drapes on all exterior windows. In 2010, 41 Cooper Square became the first academic and laboratory structure in New York City to meet Platinum-level LEED standards for energy efficiency.[70] The building was funded in part by alumni donations, materialized in nameplates and other textual recognition throughout the building.

Captured for Crazy Tuesday theme: High key

Architect: Toyo Ito + RSP, Tower as a Tree. Awarded Council of Tall Buildings Best Tall Building Award, 2015, and platinum level. certification from Singapore's Green Mark program.

Client: Capital Land

Buy my gear:

Walmart offers customers a variety of organic produce options.

Walmart offers customers a variety of organic produce options.

In Oct. 2010, Walmart committed to doubling the amount of locally grown produce it sells in the U.S. by the end of 2015. Walmart defines local as grown and sold in the same state.

Like a modern anniversary gift, Brentano’s spring 2010 Platinum collection offers an updated twist on tradition.

Celebrating 20 years of beauty + performance, the Platinum collection adheres to time-honored ideas while offering unexpected surprises. Established colors mingle with fun trends while basic weaves are reinterpreted in unique materials. Brentano’s festive new collection offers textiles that are ideal for creating sophisticated interiors, both classic and current, whether a corporate, residential or hospitality environment.

Luke Ramsey is awesome. He creates beautiful, intricate pieces of artwork that include zines, murals, paintings and prints. He also runs Islands Fold, an independent publisher and artist residency in B.C., Canada.

We ran into Luke last summer at the Portland Zine Symposium, and saw him sketching in a Scout Book! Quickly gave him another, and within weeks he had filled it up and sent us images. At long last, here is what the fantastic Luke Ramsey did with the 32 grid pages of a Scout Book.

Awesome! Thanks, Luke.

www.lukeramsey.blogspot.com

www.islandsfold.com

Luke Ramsey is awesome. He creates beautiful, intricate pieces of artwork that include zines, murals, paintings and prints. He also runs Islands Fold, an independent publisher and artist residency in B.C., Canada.

We ran into Luke last summer at the Portland Zine Symposium, and saw him sketching in a Scout Book! Quickly gave him another, and within weeks he had filled it up and sent us images. At long last, here is what the fantastic Luke Ramsey did with the 32 grid pages of a Scout Book.

Awesome! Thanks, Luke.

www.lukeramsey.blogspot.com

www.islandsfold.com

Fun, funky work from Amy Martino! Amy is a NYC based graphic designer and illustrator, and her bright, textured work has us swooning.

She dressed this Scout Book up in ways we've never seen! Hot pink and neon green paper? Yes, please.

Oh yes, and metallic gold. Don't forget about the metallic gold.

Find more at Yellow Bird Machine, Amy's online illustration portfolio.

Every day this week, we’ll share a new Scout Book filled with creative goodness from the members of Chicago collaborative The Post Family. Awesome!

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Alex Fuller makes beautiful, bright, bold work. In addition to being a partner at The Post Family, Alex is the co-founder of the Illustration Corporation and helped create Ogilvy’s brand design group, 485. Alex, you're a very busy guy!

We very excited that he took the time to fill this Scout Book so expertly with collage work. We even see some letterpress bits and pieces in there!

www.alexfuller.com

www.thepostfamily.com

www.scoutbooks.com/read-write/

... and white. The Green Design festival shows what can be done in an urban space

isn't this supposed to be the place where the magic happens?

so, not for me, as the bed points directly @ the library, but still there are books stashed. i think i might have an addiction! quick, help!

in actuality, this bed is nearly 100% recycled (linens purchased @ a sample sale). those are pallets i lugged in, cleaned, &tc. to give my bed a well deserved lift. and of course, there's the storage factor. seems i can never have enough books, or interesting places in which to store them!

presently hiding under my bed: Frida, Che & friends

Alane Golden, eyewash design: NYC, 2007

isn't this supposed to be the place where the magic happens?

so, not for me, as the bed points directly @ the library, but still there are books stashed. i think i might have an addiction! quick, help!

in actuality, this bed is nearly 100% recycled (linens purchased @ a sample sale). those are pallets i lugged in, cleaned, &tc. to give my bed a well deserved lift. and of course, there's the storage factor. seems i can never have enough books, or interesting places in which to store them!

presently hiding under my bed: Frida, Che & friends

Alane Golden, eyewash design: NYC, 2007

... the piazza is transformed by the Green Design festival in September ... why can it not be 'Green' more often?

vintage button, silk + wool stuffing.

and a roll up shade is also included to absorb winter heat and bring it inside, and in summer the glass skin can be opened to let the heat escape outside!

Luke Ramsey is awesome. He creates beautiful, intricate pieces of artwork that include zines, murals, paintings and prints. He also runs Islands Fold, an independent publisher and artist residency in B.C., Canada.

We ran into Luke last summer at the Portland Zine Symposium, and saw him sketching in a Scout Book! Quickly gave him another, and within weeks he had filled it up and sent us images. At long last, here is what the fantastic Luke Ramsey did with the 32 grid pages of a Scout Book.

Awesome! Thanks, Luke.

www.lukeramsey.blogspot.com

www.islandsfold.com

40 storey (245m) A Grade Office Building Downtown Singapore.

Architect: Toyo Ito + RSP.

Double skin façade and greenery on 55% of the perimeter of the office building maximises natural lighting and reduces heat gain.

CapitaGreen won the 2015 CTBUH Skyscraper Award for Best Tall Building in the Asia and Australasia Region

Vegetation making its climb up the 250 ft. aluminum trellises of the Edith Green - Wendell Wyatt Federal Building. Bringing literal meaning to the term "green" design, the climbing plants will bring natural shade and cooling to the tower as well as an interesting aesthetic to the urban skyline.

"Krea" is the new program for the living area of Mazzali.

Very high quality content technical characterize the program: a sandwich compound of plywood by 6 cm makes "Krea" a product of absolute value.

A lot of colours, suggesting a freedom in the design that should not be only space but also visual, almost sensory.

And then freedom to create, compose, play with the elements. Krea is solution and innovation, is the new concept of living that Mazzali has been able to interpret with refinement, content and search.

And finally Krea is sustainability: all woods used are from well managed forests for a furniture that increasingly puts sustainable development as a key evolutionary.

TECHNICAL CARD

Side: plywood – 30 mm thick

Shelf: plywood – 30 mm thick

Vertical corner: plywood – 30 mm thick

Back: plywood – 19 mm thick

WOOD

oak and cherry

COLOURS: 116

ENVIRONMENT

wood from well managed forest, low impact and low emission finishing.

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“Krea” è il programma per la zona giorno di Mazzali.

Altissimi contenuti di qualità tecnica caratterizzano il programma: un tamburato di multistrato da 6 centimetri fa di “Krea” un prodotto di valore assoluto.

Infiniti i colori, a suggerire una libertà nella progettazione che non deve esser solo spaziale ma anche visiva quasi sensoriale.

E poi libertà di creare, comporre, giocare con gli elementi. Krea è soluzione ed innovazione, è il nuovo concetto di zona giorno che Mazzali ha saputo interpretare con raffinatezza, contenuto, ricerca.

Ed infine Krea è anche sostenibilità: tutti i legni utilizzati sono a riforestazione programmata per un arredamento che sempre più pone lo sviluppo sostenibile come chiave evolutiva.

MATERIALI

Anta: tamburato con massello di abete da 26 mm

Fianchi: tamburato di multistrato da 60 mm

Ripiani e basamenti: tamburato di multistrato da 60 mm

Schienale: mdf

ESSENZE:

rovere e noce

FINITURE

Laccato 100% acqua, Rovere all’acqua, Decapè, Anticato, Laccato

COLORI: 106

AMBIENTE:

legno a riforestazione programmata, vernici a bassa emissione di solvente.

www.mazzaliarmadi.it

collar de lana natural teñida con hojas de Peumo.

Studio Deluxe in cooperation with Designpark

Concealed Storage - harvesting unused space

Photo Inside of home office 2 under the floating Mondrian desk are concealed trap doors in the floor are open by a food pedal revealing a hidden storage room. The doors opens up in sections using the same pneumatic arms that hold open car hoods. The doors swing clear under the desk which hangs from the ceiling n threaded rods. Stairs descend 5 feet below to the storage area, wich doubles as a nucear fall out shelter. Okay, now I'm just making things up.

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Jeremy Levine Design

www.jeremylevine.com

Project 365

Saturday • September 25, 2010

In my career field of graphic design, I seriously think of 'green' issues in my work. When I look at the waste around me from the publishing/printing industry, I feel very disheartened in my choice of profession. I am trying to educate myself in these areas in order to be a better designer; to protect and renew this beautiful planet we live on.

The title for this image is from "e²: a critically acclaimed, multipart PBS series about the innovators and pioneers who envision a better quality of life on earth: socially, culturally, economically and ecologically."

I heard about a little land crab on our property, that uses a baby jar for a home. By sheer coincidence I found him hanging around the discarded coconuts last night. Funny huh?

This is an umang or hermit crab. Usually they occupy discarded snail shells to protect their soft lower bodies, but looks like this one decided to modernize. Very resourceful!

Bjarke Ingels Group's VIA 57WEST Courtscraper Pyramid Building

www.mazzaliarmadi.it

Letto WIND con testata in tessuto. Armadio Sky.

WIND bed with headboard fabric. Sky wardrobe

Romantic and enveloping, but at the same time modern, linear, geometric. Wind is a canopy bed that can combine intimacy and warmth with design and aesthetics.

Made of plywood and solid wood, oak veneer, can be colored in 68 standard colors.

Product lifespan, low environmental impact, eco friendly interior design, and low solvent emissions are the tenets that dictated development. The Wood is only from a reforestation program and painting strictly with water finish because elegance and form must be accompanied by respect for the environment and health of the consumer.

100% made in Italy.

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Romantico, avvolgente ma allo steso tempo moderno, lineare, geometrico. Wind è un letto a baldacchino capace di coniugare intimità e calore con design ed estetica.

Realizzato in multistrato e listellare, in essenza di rovere, può essere colorato in 68 colori di serie. . Legno esclusivamente a riforestazione programmata e verniciatura ad acqua, perché eleganza e forma non possono prescindere da rispetto dell’ambiente e salute del consumatore

Solar Energy

This grid-tie system feeds excess solar generated

electricity back into the gri, which returns the favor by

delivering electricity back at night.

Project: 3 Trees

Location: Eagle Rock, California

Description: Addition and remodel to a residence. The house was built around three trees. The project includes: grey water recycling, storm water capture, recycled coal fly ash concrete, solar energy, recycled lumber, passive cooling, thermal rock wall, and mobile shade panels.

jeremy levine design

www.jeremylevine.com

Powell's Books of Portland runs a monthly book subscription club called Indiespensable. They focus on titles from independent publishers, and offer hand-picked gifts with each of the titles they ship out.

This month they worked with BuyOlympia, the online handmade shop, to have Nikki McClure's papercut images grace the covers of these three Scout Books!

Coolest collaboration ever, right? We're so proud to have been part of it!

Sculpture by Will Wagenaar

He has that cute, upturned snout,

that's why we call him SNOOTY.

Other than that... he's just a regular guy!

Solar thermal panels for the production of hot water in a live-in learning center of the french railroad company SNCF. The panels were provides by the austrian Tisun.

The Rutter Center at UCSF Mission Bay stands as an architectural marvel and a central hub for students and faculty. Designed by renowned architect Ricardo Legorreta, the center's distinctive red façade and towering structure exemplify contemporary Mexican architecture, with a blend of vibrant colors and geometric forms. The Rutter Center houses state-of-the-art fitness facilities, meeting spaces, and community areas, making it an integral part of the UCSF Mission Bay campus. Its design not only fosters a sense of community but also encourages wellness and collaboration among its users. The center's strategic location within the South of Market (SoMa) neighborhood places it at the heart of San Francisco's innovation and research district. The building's eco-friendly design incorporates sustainable materials and energy-efficient systems, reflecting UCSF's commitment to sustainability. Visitors to the Rutter Center can enjoy a range of amenities, from modern fitness equipment and indoor swimming pools to conference rooms equipped with the latest technology. The center's vibrant exterior and thoughtful design make it a landmark in the Mission Bay area, attracting both locals and visitors. Whether you're a student, faculty member, or visitor, the Rutter Center offers a dynamic and inspiring environment for work, exercise, and community engagement.

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Luke Ramsey is awesome. He creates beautiful, intricate pieces of artwork that include zines, murals, paintings and prints. He also runs Islands Fold, an independent publisher and artist residency in B.C., Canada.

We ran into Luke last summer at the Portland Zine Symposium, and saw him sketching in a Scout Book! Quickly gave him another, and within weeks he had filled it up and sent us images. At long last, here is what the fantastic Luke Ramsey did with the 32 grid pages of a Scout Book.

Awesome! Thanks, Luke.

www.lukeramsey.blogspot.com

www.islandsfold.com

Washington D.C.'s first tiny house village showcases a new model of urban living

Polycarbonate strips are 'stitched' into the angled, tilted, wall that slices through the small structure, dividing it into zones. As the wall passes through the building it carves a path of narrow openings that have been glazed to allow light to bounce into the rooms.

Silver Lake Guest House

Project: The conversion of a storage shed into guest house

Location: Silver Lake, California

Designer: Jeremy Levine

"Krea" is the program for the living area of Mazzali. Very high quality content technical characterize the program: a sandwich compound of plywood by 6 cm makes "Krea" a product of absolute value.

A lot of colours, suggesting a freedom in the design that should not be only space but also visual, almost sensory.

And then freedom to create, compose, play with the elements. Krea is solution and innovation, is the new concept of living that Mazzali has been able to interpret with refinement, content and search.

And finally Krea is sustainability: all wood used are reforestation scheduled for a furniture that increasingly puts sustainable development as a key evolutionary.

100% made in Italy

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www.mazzaliarmadi.it

Tucked into a quiet corner beneath the towering rotunda, this image captures one of the more intimate and overlooked elements of the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco—the stepped stone planters and ornamental urn embedded in the curved garden wall. The monumental Beaux-Arts grandeur that defines the site gives way here to a moment of softness and human scale.

Architect Bernard Maybeck’s vision of a romantic ruin, inspired by Greco-Roman forms, extended even to the landscaping details. The giant carved urn echoes classical motifs with its fluted sides and Greek key border, while the staircase of inlaid planter boxes is both decorative and whimsical. Lush plantings spill over their edges, softening the geometry of the structure with seasonal growth.

Despite being located in the bustling Marina District, this area often offers a sense of peace and seclusion. The curved wall acts as a sound buffer, cocooning the visitor in stillness. The greenery flourishes even on a cloudy day, offering a muted palette of dusty greens, spotted yellow leaves, and the gentle burst of blooming magnolias.

The juxtaposition of lush vegetation against weathered stone conveys a timeless quality—nature reclaiming artifice, or perhaps the two existing in perfect balance. Every element reinforces the Palace’s original purpose: to celebrate the interplay of architecture, beauty, and the natural world.

Though millions visit the Palace of Fine Arts each year, few pause to notice this sculptural vignette—a garden moment that bridges ancient inspiration and early 20th-century romanticism.