Tree hugger has a list of 7 ways that the building industry can help reduce climate change. While many of the things on this list, like planning for people not cars and providing natural ventilation, are standard ideas for anyone who has been to architecture school since the 1970’s, this list is a great summary of changes that can and should be made in our building culture.
I am in love with this office in a steam trunk design. This reminds me of the new hotels for global nomads exhibit I saw at the Cooper Hewitt a few years back, and some of the steamer trunk designs that were a part of that show. What makes me really like this concept though, is that it would be great for the urban apartment dweller. When its time to change apartments, all you do is closet the trunk and wheel it away. Plus if you have a studio you can have an instant office when you need it.
Morphosis created a houser for the make it right foundation that can float on piers up to 12′ off its foundation. This is one of the best proposals I’ve seen so far. Architecture aside, this kind of reactivity to the natural condition is what is needed if New Orleans wants to survive future hurricanes. This design could be integrated into the proposal I wrote for a new New Orleans a year ago.
Clips … photovoltaic barrel tiles … wood veneer furniture … playgrounds from the 1970’s
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