Green Aesthetics: We look at some buildings that scream green, along with others that have more subtly designed sustainable features.

Desert Dreamer: Italian-American architect Paolo Soleri discusses the past, present, and future of “arcology,” his hybrid concept of architecture and ecology.

Practical Design: Technical and environmental building performance expert Bill Bordass explains common sense but often-overlooked principles that can ensure energy savings and occupant satisfaction.

The Secret Life of Buildings: Life-cycle assessments help measure a building’s cumulative impact on the environment —everything from its building materials to energy use—often yielding surprising results.

Product Roundup: Our latest look at sustainable building products includes a wood stain made from soybean oil, recycled-porcelain countertops, and “flexible” concrete panels that can be used for flooring or cladding.

Project Search: GreenSource’s project case studies provide in-depth, data-rich reports on sustainable design and green-building performance. With our new Green Building Project Search, find case studies from our archives using criteria from LEED score to products used in the project.

Sweets recently assembled into a “green product center” over 60 manufacturers who advertise green products.

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