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Green Roofs Aren't Perfect—Yet

Green or white roofs are preferable to tar roofs, but the idea needs some refining before it goes mainstream.

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How Cate Blanchett Created One of the World's Greenest Arts Organizations

The Sydney Theater Company is almost finished with an ambitious environmental project.

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The Race to Build a Solar House That Anyone Can Afford

The Department of Energy's Solar Decathalon challenges students to make energy-efficient yet affordable homes.

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A Life-Size Set of Blocks Puts Green Building Ideas to the Test

A government lab is constructing four buildings that will be able to test the real-life performance of energy-efficient technologies.

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What Can Tornado-Ravaged Towns Learn From Greensburg, Kansas?

When Greensburg, Kansas was flattened by a massive tornado, it was rebuilt as a cutting edge "green town." Can Joplin do the same?

Nine Striking (and Sustainable) Designs for L.A.'s Community Colleges

There's a sustainable building boom happening at Los Angeles Community College District. See the new designs inside.

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Solar Decathalon Kicked Off the National Mall, Will Be Watched Over By MLK and FDR

Check out the cool solar-powered designs that'll grace DC's National Parks this September.

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Can Net Zero Re-Energize the Homebuilding Industry?

A new development just west of Seattle is looking to upend the way homes are designed, built, sold, and lived in.

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Behold the Stunning, Spanish Vertical "Spiral Garden"

It's a marvel of public architecture, sustainable design, urban farming, and gorgeousness all at once.

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Designing Buildings That Battle Obesity

A new handbook produced by New York's design and construction department sets out guidelines for creating buildings that encourage activity.