Sustainable Design News
IKEA Sustainability Report 2010
IKEA has released its 2010 Sustainability Report, which recaps and highlights its sustainable progress, accomplishments and new opportunities in the areas of social and environmental responsibility.
3XN Enters Innovative Cooperation with William McDonough + Partners
3XN and William McDonough + Partners announced a partnership to develop one of Europe's first and most ambitious Cradle to Cradle projects; the Green Solution House on the island of Bornholm, Denmark.
Tian Fang Tower: Kevin Kennon Creates New Bio-Diverse Tower
Kevin Kennon Architects has designed a new 90,000 square meter mixed-use commercial building for Eco-City, Tianjin, China, a joint development between China and Singapore.
Unleashed: How New Consumers Will Revolutionize Brands and Scale Sustainability
BBMG released a comprehensive study, Unleashed: How New Consumers Will Revolutionize Brands and Scale Sustainability.
Adidas Group Presents Environmental Strategy: 100% Better Cotton by 2018
Adidas Group presented its Environmental Strategy, a five-year plan to reengineer the company's approach to environmental management by focusing on significant improvements along the entire value chain.
List of Top 10 States for LEED Green Buildings
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) released its 2010 list of top 10 states for LEED-certified commercial and institutional green buildings per capita, based on the U.S. 2010 Census information.
LEED Scoring Tool for Homes
The LEED for Homes Scoring Tool is a web-based application that offers anyone an easy way for anyone to explore the LEED for Homes green home building program.
It's Not Easy Being Green: Sustainable Solutions in Materials and Design
Green is more than just a color. In today's world "green" is a term that refers to the practice of sustainability that goes far beyond hugging trees.
Science Building Addition Opens at EMU with Existing Building Renovations Underway
A spherical planetarium/classroom at the top of the glass and brick exterior of a new five-story building with metal sunshades, a green roof, and a rain garden act together to provide a dressed up entry to the western edge of the Eastern Michigan University (EMU) campus.
Material ConneXion Announces its MEDIUM Award for Material of the Year
Material ConneXion announced Novacem's Carbon Negative Cement as the winner of its second annual MEDIUM Award for Material of the Year.
WWF Showcases Sustainable Rattan Use Amid Design Revival
Natural rattan belongs to the design classics and it is making a comeback in design circles.
AIA Design Awards Sustainable Honor Award Nominees Announced
AIA New Orleans has announced the inclusion of the Sustainable Honor Award during the 2011 Design Awards, 100 Years of Excellence in Design.
Conscious Collection: Sustainable Style at H&M
Sustainability is a long term trend at H&M and this April as part of the focus on sustainability H&M will introduce the Conscious Collection - The collection which is for women, men and children is made from enviromentally - adapted and greener materials such as organic cotton, Tencel and recycled polyester.
Zero Waste Denim: Cutting Edge Approach to Sustainable Design
Parsons The New School for Design and Loomstate will showcase a collaboration to create zero waste denim fashions in an exhibition on view at the Sheila C. Johnson Design Center at Parsons.
Autodesk Sustainability Workshop: The Principles of Sustainable Design Using Digital Prototyping
Autodesk announced the availability of new educational content focused on design for product life through the Autodesk Sustainability Workshop.
Can Architecture Heal Mind and Body?
The New School will hold a free lecture and panel discussion to introduce a new model for the design of therapeutic environments.
AIA Hong Kong Recognizes Langfang Eco-Smart City Master Plan
AIA Hong Kong has recognized the Langfang Eco-Smart City Master Plan with its 2010 Merit Award for Urban Design.
Stylex Receives LEED Silver Certification for Chicago Merchandise Mart Showroom
Stylex announced that their newly renovated flagship showroom (Suite 346) at the Chicago Merchandise Mart has been awarded LEED Silver certification.
KOR EcoLogic Urbee: First 3D Printed Car
KOR EcoLogic used Autodesk's software solution for Digital Prototyping to design the first prototype car with a body created using a 3D printer.
Nike Environmental Apparel Design Tool
Based on Nike's Considered Design Index, the Environmental Apparel Design Tool aims to accelerate collaboration between companies, fast-track innovation and decrease the use of natural resources like oil and water.
Low Carbon Business Plan for Construction a Pivotal Moment for Transformation
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has welcomed the report launched today by the Government's Low Carbon Innovation and Growth Team led by Paul Morrell, Chief Construction Adviser, which challenges the construction industry in the UK to become a world leader in low carbon.
Water Design Challenge Scoops Awards
The Design Council's work with young people in schools has been recognised at two prestigious public relations awards ceremonies this week.
Masdar Institute Campus: First Solar Powered Building at Masdar City
The Masdar Institute, devoted to researching sustainability, is the first building of its kind to be powered entirely by renewable solar energy within Masdar City.
Ross Donaldson Presented a Call for Action on Climate Change at Property Council Lunch
On Friday 12 November in Adelaide, Joint Group Managing Director Ross Donaldson presented a "Call for Action" on climate change to the Property Council of Australia.
CB'a Design Solutions Redesigns Bru New Glass Bottle
CB'a Design Solutions has just created a new bottle for the famous water brand Bru owned by Spadel.
Ageless Design: Design for All Generations
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) is launching the second edition of a competition to design an innovative, sustainable and creative design product, including packaging, with a strong civil society message.
LEED Automation to Streamline and Create Capacity for LEED Green Building Projects
LEED Automation is a new program designed to streamline and create capacity for the LEED building certification process.
Autodesk Demonstrates Conceptual Design With Energy Analysis at Greenbuild Expo
Autodesk demonstrated its latest conceptual energy analysis (CEA) tools at the Greenbuild Expo in Chicago.
Electrolux Partners with Domus Academy
In a new cooperation with the Milanese Domus Academy, Electrolux is mentoring 10 students in its Masters Program in Product Design.
Green Jobs Take Center Stage at Greenbuild Conference
At this year's Greenbuild, the annual conference hosted by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), green jobs takes center stage in the form of a Green Jobs Summit and Green Jobs Fair.
Green Good Design Award for DesignworksUSA and Landscape Forms
BMW Group DesignworksUSA has been awarded a 2010 "Green Good Design Award" for two streetlights from a collection of site furnishings designed on behalf of American based client Landscape Forms.
AIA Urges 112th Congress to Set a Pro-Growth, Sustainable Economic Agenda
On behalf of its 80,000 members nationwide, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) today began sending letters to each member of the new 112th Congress, congratulating them on their election and promising to work with both political parties to foster policies that encourage job creation in the hard-hit design and construction industry.
Stanford Students Design Recyclable Laptop with Autodesk Inventor Software
Autodesk named a class of Stanford University graduate students as Autodesk Inventor of the Month for October for developing a prototype of the recyclable Bloom laptop.
Automotive Design Studios Envision the 1000lb Car
With consumers seeking to minimize consumption of the earth's resources, auto manufacturers and designers are challenged to meet these growing socio- and economic trends with style, while adhering to government and safety regulations.
EcoPak Chosen as International Package Design Awards' Green Packaging Winner
The EcoPak, an all-paperboard jar developed by American manufacturer Chicago Paper Tube & Can Co., earned top honors in Green Packaging at the 10th Annual International Package Design Awards.
WoJo: a Revolutionary New Sustainable Textile Brought to Life for Starbucks
Starbucks store interiors are being further enhanced by a revolutionary new textile made from natural and renewable raw materials.
Natuzzi to Implement Customized Material ConneXion Program
Natuzzi, the largest furniture manufacturer in Italy and a world leader in leather upholstery, has hired Material ConneXion, along with its Milan branch Material ConneXion Milano, to develop a customized materials program to support on-site research into innovative materials at the company's corporate headquarters in Santeramo, Italy.
Everleds: Lithium-ion Solar Street Light
Panasonic and SANYO announced the launch of the EVERLEDS Lithium-ion Solar Street Light, a solar street light with a refined design combining "solar cells" and "lithium-ion batteries." Two versions of the street light will be released by Panasonic in January 2011 in Japan.
RIBA Sustainability Hub: Online Portal for Sustainability Information
Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) launched an online Sustainability Hub, designed to be a one-stop portal for sustainability information for architects, students, and educators.
Australian Catholic University Health and Wellbeing Centre by Woods Bagot Approved
Woods Bagot's latest design for the Australian Catholic University's new Centre for Health and Wellbeing aims to create new standards in energy efficiency whilst providing an attractive social and working environment
LivingHomes' Belles Townhomes in Presidio is First Multifamily LEED Platinum in San Francisco
Designed by KieranTimberlake, Belles Townhomes are the only newly constructed residential buildings in the Presidio, the first to be designed in the modern vernacular there, and the first multifamily homes in San Francisco to receive LEED Platinum Certification.
Autodesk Sustainability Workshop: Autodesk Introduces Free Sustainability Resources
Autodesk has unveiled Autodesk Sustainability Workshop, an online portal of educational content providing mechanical engineering students and teachers with the resources they need to practice sustainable design.
Herman Miller SAYL
"It's human nature to seek life unframed," says Yves Behar, designer of the new Herman Miller SAYL chair line.
Solarflora: A Solar Power Generating Tree Gets to Traveling
A solar-power generating tree that bears two fruits - green power for public areas and a treat for the eyes - is on tour.
Nissan's Life with EV Wins Good Design Award 2010 BEST15
Nissan announced that its "holistic approach to promote the adoption of Nissan LEAF electric vehicle and zero-emission mobility" was selected for the "Good Design Award 2010 BEST15" and nominated for "Good Design Grand Award."
INDEX: Award 2011
The international design award for life-improving designs, INDEX:Award, calls upon the world community to submit nominations for its 4th award cycle.
Greenbuild 2010: Generation Green - Redefining Our Future
Greenbuild International Conference and Expo 2010 will be held November 16-19, 2010 at McCormick Place in Chicago.
Coop Himmelb(l)au Presents Energy Roof in Perugia
Wolf D. Prix, Design Principal and CEO of Coop Himmelb(l)au presented the design for the Energy Roof in Perugia, Italy, today. Energy Roof is part of the research project "Walking through the History" of the University of Perugia.