Guide to Green Architecture and Sustainable Building Design

World's largest solar-powered building - Dezhou, Shangdong, China


Green Architecture, LEED Design principles

Green Buildings and LEED certification process

Green architecture explained - eHow.com

Extreme Architecture the future of sustainable design?







Sustainable Design and Building Construction

Wikipedia info on green buildings, sustainable construction

Sustainable Building Design and construction - Fleming College course

Whole Building Design Guide - Sustainable

Guide to 21st Century Architecture and Design

Green Collar Economy website






Green Architects, Sustainable Architectural Design Studios

Sustainable Architects in the USA

ZDS Architects - Environmentally Sustainable Design

Canadian architect Paul Raff Studio - Visionary Green Design

Christopher Simmonds' sustainable architecture

Strasman Architects - Green Building Design in Canada

Toronto Ontario Canada architects and architectural design studios

Biomorphic buildings embrace our future

David Butterworth, Associate Partner, Kirkor Architects


According to Dictionary.com:

Biomorph (noun):

a painted, drawn, or sculptured free form or design suggestive in shape of a living organism, esp. an ameba or protozoan: The paintings of Joan Miró are often notable for their playful, bright-colored biomorphs.

Related forms:

bi·o·mor·phic, adjective
bi·o·mor·phism, noun

Origin:

1890–95; bio- + -morph



The Senior Conceptual Designer at Kirkor Architects, David Butterworth, has created (together with Samuel Zeng of DO HERE Architectural Renderings) a vision of biomorphic buildings on the Toronto waterfront for the 2009 Portlands Competition (descriptive text by David):




We only see fragments of the past and brave gestures of the future in the densification of urban cores. Each gesticulation becomes an expression – a murmur on the reality of what could be achieved.





True freedom of expression allows complete indulgence concerning the interplay of form and structure. Allowing buildings to set their footprint in avenues of un-built mass provides for urban renewal in areas of cities previously left as urban wasteland from decaying manufacturing.





The iconic landmark transforms itself over time and becomes an emblem of a generation. The sense of ownership of this emblem comes not only from its footprint in the city but the iconic nature of its ability to be recognized.





David promises more gorgeous, flowing buildings in 2011, so stay tuned!!!

Misool Eco Resort a Vision of Future Paradise

Indonesia's Misool Eco resort is not only a fabulous place to consider spending a vacation, it is also a vision and a blueprint for sustainable, eco-friendly architecture and design. Among its attributes:

- exclusive dive resort and conservation centre located in the southern part of Raja Ampat, Indonesia

- designed by Viv Faithfull from WH Architects of Australia

- located on private resort island Batbitim, which is fringed with powder-white beaches and protected by stunningly clear lagoons and abundant colorful reefs

- deeply committed to a policy of environmental and social responsibility; seeking to provide exceptional and enriching experiences in a sustainable environment

- committed to demonstrating to our hosts, our guests, and the local government that tourism can support a local economy with much more favourable terms than mining, logging, overfishing, or shark finning.


Here are some wondrously beautiful images of Misool Eco Resort and surrounding natural environment: