Studio GB Architecture and Design
By observing and learning from nature's design, we create healthy, comfortable, and ecologically appropriate architecture that is both cost-effective and reduces the environmental impact by using innovative building techniques. Our mission is to improve the quality of people’s lives by creating inspiring places to inhabit and making sustainable development accessible to more people.
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Passive House vs. Active House – Two Compelling Building Standards for the Future of Homes
Passive House vs. Active House – Two Compelling Building Standards for the Future of Homes
Houses are stationary objects, and using terms “active” and “passive” to describe them initially seams a little strange. These terms usually correspond to design concepts that create comfort for occupants while drastically cutting down on energy use. Passive vs. Active[…]
Created on: 26 Feb 2012 | 10:46 pm
26 Feb 2012 | 10:46 pm -
Lessons learned from the competition for Passive House in New Orleans
Lessons learned from the competition for Passive House in New Orleans
My colleague, Miroslava Tevena and I, just completed our first design competition project together – Passive House in New Orleans. Hosted by Design By Many, this competition challenged architects to design a single-family dwelling that is sustainable in the broadest sense of[…]
Created on: 12 May 2011 | 11:50 pm
12 May 2011 | 11:50 pm -
What is a High Performance Sustainable School, Really?
What is a High Performance Sustainable School, Really?
According to ENERGY STAR, a joint program of the U.S. EPA and the U.S. DOE, the annual energy bill to run America’s primary and secondary schools is a staggering $6 billion — more than is spent on textbooks and computers combined.[…]
Created on: 21 Apr 2011 | 10:50 pm
21 Apr 2011 | 10:50 pm
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