As the climate crisis continues to present itself as a significant threat to the future of the ecosystem and built environment, this year's IPCC report, titled Climate Change 2022: Impacts, Adaptation, and Vulnerability, found that while adaptation efforts are being observed across all sectors, the progress being implemented so far is greatly uneven, as there are gaps between the actions taken and what is needed. On this year's Earth Day, we explore the progress being made by governments and architects to achieve net-zero operations within the next decades.
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Earth Day 2022: The World's Progress towards Achieving Sustainable Architecture
Terrace House / Aidlin Darling Design
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Architects: Aidlin Darling Design
- Area: 2820 ft²
- Year: 2019
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Professionals: Fine European Construction
The Second Studio Podcast: Interview with Steven Ehrlich
The Second Studio (formerly The Midnight Charette) is an explicit podcast about design, architecture, and the everyday. Hosted by Architects David Lee and Marina Bourderonnet, it features different creative professionals in unscripted conversations that allow for thoughtful takes and personal discussions.
A variety of subjects are covered with honesty and humor: some episodes are interviews, while others are tips for fellow designers, reviews of buildings and other projects, or casual explorations of everyday life and design. The Second Studio is also available on iTunes, Spotify, and YouTube.
This week David and Marina are joined by Steven Ehrlich, FAIA, RIBA and Founding Partner of Ehrlich Yanai Rhee Chaney Architects to discuss his working as an architect for the Peace Corps in Morocco, his architecture office in Los Angeles, Julius Shulman, his work, current challenges in the profession, and more.
Glen Ellen Aerie House / Aidlin Darling Design
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Architects: Aidlin Darling Design
- Area: 3100 ft²
- Year: 2017
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Professionals: RGH Consultants
Oak Woodland Residence / Walker Warner Architects
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Architects: Walker Warner Architects
- Area: 9746 ft²
- Year: 2019
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Professionals: ODADA, Ground Studio, RedHorse Constructors, Eric Johnson Associates
Designing Net-Zero: California's New Models for Integrated Housing
Few places have embraced sustainable design practices like California. Experiencing dramatic droughts, wildfires and environmental issues, the state has started to create new policies and initiatives to promote environmentally-conscious design solutions. From eco-districts and water management strategies to net-zero building projects, the Golden State is making strides to reshape its future. Forming long-term visions and procedures through the lens of physical resource consumption, California is working to better integrate its economic development plans with sustainable building methods.
Lefty Ranch House / CLB Architects
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Architects: CLB Architects
- Area: 8702 ft²
- Year: 2017
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Manufacturers: GRAPHISOFT, Ann Sacks Porcelain Tile, Brandner Design, Case Window and Door, Daltile Slimlite Porcelain, +2
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Professionals: Mountain West Mechanical, KL&A, MD Landscaping, Peak Builders, Womack & Associates
Emerging Objects Creates "Bloom" Pavilion from 3D Printed Cement
Following on from other experiments in 3-D Printing including a proposal for a house printed from salt and an earthquake resistant column inspired by Incan masonry, the California-based Emerging Objects team has created Bloom, a pavilion constructed from 840 unique blocks 3-D printed from portland cement.
The 9-foot (2.7 meter) tall pavilion is cruciform in plan, morphing as it rises to become the same cruciform shape twisted by 45 degrees. On the facade of the pavilion, perforations are mapped onto the cement blocks to create a design inspired by traditional Thai flower patterns.
Windhover Contemplative Center / Aidlin Darling Design
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Architects: Aidlin Darling Design
- Area: 4000 ft²
- Year: 2014
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Manufacturers: Owens Corning, ASI Accurate Partitions, Accurate, Armstrong Ceilings, Carlisle SynTec, +6