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Have you been to see The Hobbit yet? J.R.R. Tolkien's classic fantasy novel recently hit theaters, and we just can't get that adorable "hobbit hole" out of our heads! With the cozy in-hill construction and charming craftsmanship of Bag End on our minds, we couldn't help but draw a connection when we came across this unique structure on Inhabitat. The … [Read more...]
It's well known that more and more people are choosing to build or buy green homes, focusing on energy efficiency, sustainable materials, and the environmental impact of the home's design and construction. But according to recent reports, green building labels are also a huge success in the multi-family housing industry. In a recent post, Dan Probst of … [Read more...]
The American Institute of Architects recently announced the winners for the AIA Chicago Small Project Awards, and we were blown away by the many fantastic projects. The awards recognized "buildings that offer exceptional experiences of nature and the outdoors, either by blending contemporary and vernacular design elements, showcasing unique views and … [Read more...]
Cambridge design fans, don't miss out on Das Haus Tour! The German engineering showcase/traveling pavilion is here in Cambridge on its North American tour, providing an inside look at some impressive German innovations in home construction and solar energy. These advanced technologies offer a vision of sustainable construction and energy savings, so if you … [Read more...]
At Leslie Saul & Associates, we are not only LEED Accredited Professionals, but our Boston architecture firm is also a member of the US Green Building Council. We are committed to bringing great design together with sustainable, environmentally friendly techniques, so we always keep an eye on the latest green building products and … [Read more...]
The International Contemporary Furniture Fair is always a great place for inspiration and a look at what's hot in the design world. If you weren't able to attend, don't worry- you can still check out Architectural Record's recap of the ICFF highlights. Take a look at a few of our favorites … [Read more...]
Ubiquitous coffee retailer Starbucks has always been innovative, but now they are changing things up once again with a new commitment to the design of their stores. The chain has promised to earn LEED certification for all of its new stores, and is experimenting with more unique, site-specific architecture. One Starbucks location used to look pretty … [Read more...]
Earth Day will be here before you know it. How are you going to celebrate? There are many ways to go green, both large and small, so don't be intimidated if it seems like a lot to take in. Even making just one small change- say, replacing your old inefficient bulbs with new LED or CFL bulbs- can be a first step on the road to a more … [Read more...]
As anyone involved in the design world knows, eco-friendly is where it's at! From huge institutional buildings to the smallest details, architects and designers are hard at work making our spaces greener and more sustainable. Here at Leslie Saul & Associates Architecture and Interiors, we are not only LEED Accredited Professionals, but our firm is … [Read more...]
Green design is here to stay, and people are becoming more aware than ever before of the environmental impact made by homes, schools, offices, and other buildings. With so many exciting developments in energy efficient, sustainable, and otherwise green building techniques and materials, it is tempting to call for the replacement of the old, inefficient … [Read more...]
There is no question of the success the U.S. Green Building Council has had with its LEED green building certification program. It not only helped make environmentally friendly building design popular, but with its standardized criteria, it also has had a lot to do with making green design viable in the first place. But some developers and architects and … [Read more...]
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