Issues

House Recycling

Bob Falk and Brad Guy compose and interesting read, with their article on using recycled materials in construction. It would definitely lower the embodied energy, and would be great for the environment. There are undeniably some cool things that could be done with 'junk'.

http://www.architectureweek.com/2007/0530/environment_1-1.html

Issues

Commercial Buildings Open Their Windows:

I came accross this article in the Architectural Record that proposed the possibility of something i thought was never possible, to introduce openable windows in high-rise buildings. Its 5 pages long but an interesting read as it goes into such things as the effect of noise, the weather and climate, pollution and other such things that are to be taken into consideration. It goes into detail about a building that was used natural ventilation and how it worked, so i suggest checking the article out.

http://archrecord.construction.com/features/green/archives/0509edit-1.asp



Carbon Footprints:

I was also particularly interested in finding an article that focused on people creating self-sufficient buildings. I came an article by Joann Gonchar in the Architectural Record that talked about not just designing and building energy-efficient buildings we all must incorporate it into out daily lives. Although it is not realted too much to construction, i just think its great that people are focusing on this issue, as we all are immesly affected by our actions. Check it out...

http://archrecord.construction.com/tech/techBriefs/0703dignews-1.asp