Arkin-Tilt's Five Goals for Green Homes
I've been admiring the work of California based Arkin-Tilt Architects. Reading an article on them a year or so ago really revived my interest in green homes. The presentation of their vision is so appealing and approachable - you can actually see your family living in a house they've designed. But their style is based in substance, as the award winning firm truly leads the way in the use of recycled materials in the houses they build, as well as healthy design and energy efficiency. I visit their site often for inspiration. One thing I like to look at most are the five goals that form the foundation of their practice. They're a simple and elegant roadmap for building great green homes:
- Harmonize with the Site
- Build as Little as Possible
- Minimize Energy Dependency
- Maximize Resource Efficiency
- Demonstrate the Beauty of Ecological Design
Architect David Arkin appears on the first episode of a great new TV show that airs on PBS, called Building Green, and cites these five principles as the foundation of green. It was great to watch the show and see a renowned architect talking about the principles on which his work is founded. The show, by the way, is very well done and definitely worth a look. There's a station finder on its website to help you find it in your local programming area.Image Credit: www.buildinggreentv.com
