tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78611521030441554862011-10-31T10:51:14.225-07:00BRIDGE SUSTAINABILITY WITH MODERN DESIGNAlexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03140739547384810184noreply@blogger.comBlogger461100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7861152103044155486.post-81276156176289655902011-10-31T10:44:00.001-07:002011-10-31T10:44:57.759-07:00

SERKEL Consulting.Global consulting firm specializing in web, software development and mobile app development, with presence in US, Hong Kong, Brazil, and United Arab Emirates.

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We all know about a panic room, but a team of architects literally thought inside the box to come up with the ultimate safety zone for anyone harbouring apocalyptic thoughts. The Safe House, built on the outskirts of Warsaw, Poland, is about as secure as any above-ground home will ever be - at the touch of a selection of buttons the house closes into an impregnable concrete cube Doors and windows

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Part and parcel of Kogan's work is the purity and simplicity of the box. At closer look, though, the simplicity belies the immense requirement for detail and workmanship to achieve this simplicity.The photos clearly show the free flow of natural daylight and passive ventilation."The Cury House is the alignment of design, of exhaustingly elaborated details, and of execution." - Marcio Kogan "

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South Korean architects, Unsangdong, conceived "Dancing Apartments." According to the architect, the structure is “characterized by oblique forms. Each individual volume is an apartment unit, with its own terrace. Giant "S" cantilevers act as structural levels, compensating for each unit's load.”From an architectural engineering standpoint, this project looks to pose a fun challenge of load

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Panko-Encrusted Salmon Avocado RollServes 4 (or 8 as teaser)____________________________________________16 oz salmon center cut - 1/4" pcs4 sheets nori (seaweed sheets)2 avocados1 cup all-purpose flour3 eggs lightly beaten2 cups toasted bread crumbsBeansproutsCanola oil, for frying2 shallots, roughly chopped1 tablespoon fresh grated wasabi1 tablespoon soy sauce3 tablespoons lemon juice1/4 cup

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Want to see the future of lighting?The world's largest lighting convention. The vanguard of sustainable architectural lighting converge upon New York, illuminating every blind alley and rusted fire escape.500 exhibitors21000 attendeesLighting Seminars from industry expertsTradeshow & Conference - May 5-7LIGHTFAIR Daylighting Institute - May 3-4Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York, NYMore

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Many have asked SustainableModern about the wordcloud at the bottom of the blog.Wordclouds are dynamically-generated graphics that are a great way to get a quick idea on what a website / blog is all about. The size of each word is proportional to the frequency that that word is employed.Create your own WordCloud here.

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Because architectural LED lighting is becoming more and more mainstream, the availablility is increasing, and the prices are decreasing.Many compelling reasons to consider LED lighting.One of my favorite attributes of architectural LED lighting, is that you don't require huge, unwieldy, unsightly fixtures, when employing LEDs. Instead, you can light your space - whether with task-lighting,

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Indo-Ethiopian Fried OystersServes 4_____________________________1 pint shucked oysters (fresh, not frozen)3 egg whites, beaten almost to a froth1 1/2 cups of besan (indian chickpea flower)1 tbsp Mit-mit'a (ethiopian spicy melange)peanut oil - enough for deep-frying_________________________________Rinse the oysters in cold water, and strain.In a large, deep skillet, heat the oil over medium-high

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SustainableModern will always herald the LED as the best lighting approach for the fact that LED lighting is both richly sustainable, being fully recyclable and requring low power consumption and enables minimalist, modern designs and distribution of light.Article below courtesy of Architectural Record & Architectural SSLThe London- and Edinburgh-based lighting design firm Speirs and Major

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Marcio Kogan, long known for his modern, Brazilian minimalist architecture, is also a very solid proponent of sustainability. I've included a rare interview transcript below, courtesy of Wallpaper, original text found here.Wallpaper* grabbed a recent opportunity to catch up with Brazilian architect Marcio Kogan, who took us through his ideas about life, architecture and his passion for São

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Basic Pesto2 cups tightly packed basil leaf1/3 cup pignoli (pine nuts)1/2 cup freshly-grated parmesan / romano5 cloves garlic1/2 cup strong, green olive oilsea salt to tasteFreshly ground white pepperFor optimal smoothness, grate garlic and cheese before placing into processor.Pulse basil, pignoli, garlic, and parmesan until becomes a rough paste.With engine running, slowly pour olive oil through

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A solid subscriber to the "Tropical Modern" architectural movement, Isay Weinfeld is among the edgier modern architects from Brazil. Signature element of Weinfeld's residential works is the nondescript streetside face that belies the warmth, beauty and luxury within. Clean, unadorned exterior planes, strategic choice and omission of windows, convertible spaces, blurring the lines between indoor

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I'm a great fan of Zaha Hadid - an architect who is as fervently practical as she is aesthetic.In the true spirit of her signature free-form architecture, Zaha Hadid has created a dramatic structure at the Hungerberg Funicular in Innsbruck, Austria. Most notable of the project is the striking translucent white glass canopy structures with flowing lines at the entrance of the funicular facility.

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Designed by FluxxLab, the Revolution Door harnesses the otherwise wasted kinetic energy of revolving doors, and converts it into electrical energy.Existing revolving doors already use gearing or highly viscous fluid to dampen their spin. The kinetic energy is dissipated in these systems so the door spins within a relatively predictable range of speeds, preventing malicious people from pushing the

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HOK is a prominent architecture firm that has pioneered design-conscious approaches to green architecture.Penned by top design principals within HOK, the Guidebook is a must-read for anyone looking to create sustainable, high-performance design.Excerpts from the book: Eighteen case studies reflecting HOK's own application of sustainable design principles to real buildings, several with

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LEED Platinum residential tower in Battery Park, New York City.Designed by Pelli Clarke Pelli, with interiors by Tim Button of Stedila Design, the tower boasts solid green credentials, including:Sustainably harvested wood floorsUltra-high efficiency air handling and filtration systemIn-building wastewater treatment systemRainwater harvesting for roof gardensNatural daylightingSolar collectorsLow

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This is the first in a series.This structure speaks to me, evoking images of the misty, protective jungles on the cover graphic from Robert Rich's Somnium album.Designed in 1991 by acclaimed Sri Lankan architect, Geoffrey Bawa – a principal force behind the architectural movement, dubbed ‘tropical modernism – the Kandalama hotel is the first hotel in the world to earn LEED accreditation. Situated

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This is the first in a series.Few architects capture the essence of modernism and sustainability better than Brazil’s Marcio Kogan.One solid example that underscore’s Kogan’s compelling characterization of Brazilian Modernism is the Gama Issa House.Located in chaotic, noisy Sao Paulo, the Gama Issa house is a calm counterpoint to the frenzy outside her doors.Originating as a simple white box, the

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At AMAZON, it's a deal.Consider this to be a walking tour through a partial list of my dream homes. By fusing elements of the Modern, and the Tropical, the experience is about seamless integration of indoor and outdoor spaces, dancing sunlight throughout the volumes, and soughing breezes to keep the air naturally fresh inside.Barreneche traveled the world between Cancer and Capricorn to locate

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Handsome coffee table with solid green roots.Kirei is made from the reclaimed stalks of the sorghum plant. The stalks are bonded using a formaldehyde free adhesive. Interior structure is made from FSC certfied plywood cut from normally discarded scrap pieces.White acrylic, Steel legsDesigned and Manufactured by Iannone Design.Material: Kirei & Acrylic.Specs: 33w x 33d x 11.25h (inches)

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COR - a green building slated for rise above the Design District in Miami by 2011, is expected to re-write the rules on how a green building is designed. Snip from the Architect's website:Scope: 480,000 SF mixed-use condominium complex. COR - the first sustainable, mixed-use condominium in Miami, represents a dynamic synergy between architecture, structural engineering and ecology. COR is to

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TERRY + TERRY ARCHITECTSBerkeley, CA-based architecture firm Terry + Terry Architecture did a notable adaptive reuse of a 1960's home in Noe Valley, San Francisco.Sustainable throughout, including using Ipe as the exterior layer of a dual-wall system (to reduce heat-gain). Ipe was chosen for the fact that it is sustainable, and is naturally resistant to mold, rot, insects, and the elements,

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Award-winning Chilean architect of modern, modular, prefabricated green homes.According to the architect, "The LV Home Series are affordable, easily built, and highly customizable. We provide you with a kit of parts that makes up the exterior shell of the LV home and can be delivered anywhere in the United States. The LV employs traditional construction materials and techniques; therefore, any

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Yogurt and Chilli-Garlic Pork Pinchitos2 lbs Pork Loin, in 1 1/2" cubes1 tbsp honey1 tbsp olive oil1 tsp of palm oil2 large scoops of Tiu Chieu Sate (Ground Chilli Garlic Oil)(be sure to include the garlic and chile grinds1 cup of bulgarian yogurt1/3 cup of naranja agria (bitter orange juice)salt and pepper to tasteMix all ingredients together and allow pork to macerate for at least 1 hour (

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The TASCHEN series of architecture books are among my favorite, for how they capture the essence of the architects they feature.Koenig so appeals to me, for his purity of lines, the unadorned planes of glass and steel, and how light and air can flow through the spaces, uninterrupted.This book is a steal at $10 at Amazon. Buy it.

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Small City Houses - a must read for anyone who is looking to downsize, or looking to build on limited lot size.Proof that livability doesn't have to be secondary to space.Features residences in Japan, Netherlands, Germany, USA, and more. Incredibly intuitive use of space, dual-purposing, passive daylighting, and solid green building tenets.On sale at Amazon for under $12.

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Award-winning interior designer, Tracey Overbeck Stead, creates living spaces for both commercial and residential projects that are a balance of minimalism and warm welcome - typically with a sustainable approach.http://www.traceyoverbeckstead.com/

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SMADEV Sustainable Modern African Digital Eco-VillagesBY N'KOZI DEVELOPMENTSThe main product introduced is an innovative simple housing product that uses 45 similar pieces of material to create 15 equilateral triangles, which when assembled in a side by side configuration forms part of an Icosahedron and serves as an extremely strong, versatile and scalable framework, suitable for housing and

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www.BrazilInColor.com

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Architectural drawing cabinet, repurposed as an elegant coffee table.Retro Architectural Coffee Table will make an impression in your living room. Tons of storage inside several drawers. Steel frame with glass top. Limited availability.L.A. based Twenty Gauge Vintage American Steel Furniture is original steel furniture that has been restored to it's former glory, painstakingly paired back to it's

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So minimalist. So perfect.RIMADESIO doors.Fully recyclable.www.rimadesioboston.com

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The first coworking site for green businesses, that is, an open plan, cafe-like destination typically in a natural cultural district, for entrepreneurs, started and run by entrepreneurs? While I’m sure many people will lay claim to that, one clear candidate is Green Spaces in Brooklyn, New York. It’s best left to cofounder Jennie Nevin to better understand why:“My background is in finance but I

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Beautiful Chair + Ottoman that can boost your LEED ratingYes, beautiful and sustainable, at once. Boasts:- ecoresin™ from 3form®. Made from PETG co-polyester resin with 40% post-industrial recycled content. Non-toxic, does not off-gas and has fire retardant properties. 3rd–party certified by both Scientific Certification Systems (SCS) and Greenguard Indoor Air Quality™. Type 1 recycleable

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This book is a must-read for anyone looking to remodel their home in an eco-friendly and sustainable way.Dreaming Green was written by a LEED-accredited architect, and shows that you don't have to sacrifice design on the alter of sustainabilityhttp://www.dreaminggreenbook.com/

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It's coming, and it's gonna be GREEN.380 exhibitors will be showcasing the latest in resource-efficiency among a stunning array of green and healthy building products. Over 100 experts and visionary leaders will be presenting their latest developments, insights, and inspiration at the expanding frontiers of the field. And over 14,000 attendees including the entire chain of professionals and

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U.S. Department of Energy - Building Technology ProgramNew construction offers the greatest opportunity for incorporating passive solar design features, as demonstrated by the design of the Solar Energy Research Facility in Golden, Colorado. For retrofit projects, consider daylighting strategies, heat control techniques, and using passive solar heating strategies to allow modification of HVAC

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Spanish firm ENESIS designed Casa Llorenc, a beautiful, modern Half-troglodytic green residence in Mutxamel with solid green-building tenets, including: - Thick walls- Passive ventilation- Passive daylighting- Rainwater-fed swimming pool- Passive solar techniques- Reflective surfaceshttp://www.enesis.com/

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Bookcase that grows as your collection grows.Composed of fully-recyclable materials.http://www.reinierdejong.com/

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Impeccable adaptive re-use.With minimal changes to the footprint, this previously dark, disorganized 1950s suburban home was redesigned to blur the boundary between indoor living and the landscape beyond. A composition of enlongated colored boxes and planar elements organizes and enlivens the house. Circulation and living spaces occupy the resulting zones between. A spine of ipe decking and a

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VERONICA KOLTUNIAK of VEROKOLT reconditions furniture, to become bold, modern, warm, and 'reinspired.' Avocado Land Rocket Lacquered wood frame, Silk-Rayon upholstery, Tumbled Agate stone pulls, Satin polished metal legs 75”L 30”W 27”Hhttp://www.verokolt.com/

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In the spirit of Sustainability and Modern design, Austin nursery & landscape design solutions provider, BIG RED SUN co-hosted an event entitled SUSTAINBLE NARRATIVE - Pursuit of Integrity in the Everyday Object.January 30th 6pm - 8pm

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