Cool House from San Fran Based Firm organicARCHITECT
I just noticed this post on WorldChanging about a San Francisco based architecture firm that gives out an "Organic Design Award" every year. That's pretty cool. So is their work. I really dig what the firm, organicARCHITECT, is doing.
For example, this little number is extremely appealing:
It features passive solar design, a clever cooling chimney to help draw down inside temps, a natural stucco and stone exterior finish, sustainably harvested wood (free of toxic finishes, of course), and lots of recycled materials. And racy looking to boot. I think I'm in love!
When you take a look at their site do not miss the publications page. It has an abundant supply of downloadable .pdf files that give tips on green design for every room, discuss product life cycle theories, links to columns on green building, and more. Very informative.
And lastly, check out this excerpt from organicARCHITECT's profile:"We believe green design does not have to be boring. High end design and environmental responsibility are not mutually exclusive. After all, in the future all buildings will be green. We believe this to be inevitable."
Wonderful. I could not have said it better myself. That's just perfect.
Image Credit: organicARCHITECT site
2 comment(s):
wow, very cool. I had seen quite a bit of Eric's (this firm's principal) writing but hadn't actually seen any of his architecture work. Pretty far out and certainly not boring!
Yeah, really, this house has a very unique look. I love it! One thing about modern is that a lot of it kind of ends up looking like variations on the same theme - the dreaded "white box." Not this house!
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