Are designers partners in global health?
How much does the design of interior environments impact human health? Dr. Esther Sternberg and Dr. Gautam Gulati believe it has a profound impact.
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Decarbonizing Design Through Bio-Based Systems
Build shelter. Not too big. Mostly plants. Those seven simple words embody the ideology that has guided the Bay-area architecture firm Arkin Tilt for nearly three decades.
Could These Be the Healthiest Homes in Phoenix?
This four-home urban development in Phoenix, Ariz. is aiming to be the “everything bagel” of good building to promote human health and joy.
Preserving modernism, nature and human joy
Modernist architecture may be among the more divisive, debated and controversial architectural styles throughout history. But love it or hate it, few can contest its contributions to fundamentally shifting the way humans engage with the built environment. Modernist architects believed in designing spaces that blurred the lines between indoors and outdoors, tapped into primal instincts and desires and eased the stresses of modern life––in a sense, providing architectural therapy.
WELL at Home: The WELL Residential Standard Unveiled
Most homes are not built with human health in mind. In fact, many are actually contributing to negative health outcomes and overall poor health in occupants young and old. But what does a “healthy” home look like? It’s one that prioritizes clean air and water, nourishment, light, movement, thermal comfort, sound, healthy materials, mind, and community.
Inside the First Dual-Certified Zero-Carbon, Zero-Energy Home in the US
Venture inside this stunning modern home and learn about how the team at archimania seamlessly blended high-design and high-performance, and placed little “Easter eggs” throughout this Memphis gem.
Crafting Carbon Neutrality: How archimania is Creating a Connected Corridor
What started as the remodel of a pair of midcentury buildings at 663 S. Cooper St. in Memphis and a tenacious goal of achieving zero carbon, zero energy, blossomed into something much bigger: the making of a connected, carbon-neutral corridor.
How mindfulMATERIALS is Creating a Framework for a Healthier Built Environment
Like all great movements, mindful MATERIALS grew out of a need. But this organization came from humble beginnings. It started as a database to serve the needs of one architecture firm, but soon grew into a global community of architects, designers, engineers, manufacturers, and owners who were looking for healthier materials.
What Is the Red List and Why Should You Care?
Have you ever considered how many chemicals you encounter daily? It’s not something most of us typically think about. But the fact of the matter is, there’s almost no escaping them and you might be surprised to know just how many surround us and pose health and environmental risks.
Is Organic Architecture Foundational to Sustainable Design?
Is organic architecture the key to sustainable building? This circular home in the Arizona desert explores how organic design can feed into more sustainable building.
