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Seattle's Bullitt Center was designed to be the greenest commercial building in the world. Click image for link to full profile and visit the slowottawa.ca boards >> http://www.pinterest.com/slowottawa/ Aging In Place, Greenest, Urban Planning, Ottawa, Urban Design, Slow, Commercial, Boards, Profile
Seattle's Bullitt Center was designed to be the greenest commercial building in the world. Click image for link to full profile and visit the slowottawa.ca boards >> http://www.pinterest.com/slowottawa/
The French city of Grenoble will become the first in Europe to remove all commercial advertising from its streets, with the city’s Green mayor promising to replace the signs and billboards with trees and community noticeboards. Click image for link to full story and visit the slowottawa.ca boards >> http://www.pinterest.com/slowottawa/ Wayfinding Signage, Green City, Street Furniture, Billboard, Save Energy, Sustainability
The French city of Grenoble will become the first in Europe to remove all commercial advertising from its streets, with the city’s Green mayor promising to replace the signs and billboards with trees and community noticeboards. Click image for link to full story and visit the slowottawa.ca boards >> http://www.pinterest.com/slowottawa/
UPS testing e-bikes in Germany. Click image for link to full story and visit the slowottawa.ca boards >> https://www.pinterest.com/slowottawa/consume-less/ Electric Cargo Bike, Electric Tricycle, Electric Cars, Semi Trailer, Ups, Mb Sprinter, Velo Cargo, E Mtb, Bike News
UPS testing e-bikes in Germany. Click image for link to full story and visit the slowottawa.ca boards >> https://www.pinterest.com/slowottawa/consume-less/
Cob house, BC, Canada. Click image for more photos and visit the slowottawa.ca boards >> http://www.pinterest.com/slowottawa/ Cob Building, Green Building, Straw Bale House, Tiny House Swoon, Adobe House, Natural Homes, Hobbit House, Earth Homes, Natural Building
Cob house, BC, Canada. Click image for more photos and visit the slowottawa.ca boards >> http://www.pinterest.com/slowottawa/
Home energy use guide via US Dept of Energy. Visit the slowottawa.ca boards >> http://www.pinterest.com/slowottawa/ New Energy, Green Energy, Energy News, Energy Bill, Energy Logo, Energy Star, Renewable Energy, Solar Energy
Home energy use guide via US Dept of Energy. Visit the slowottawa.ca boards >> http://www.pinterest.com/slowottawa/
NOTBLOX® Affordable Housing Project by Nick Barrett and Samuel Pruitt, Clemson University. Click image for project details and visit the slowottawa.ca boards >> https://www.pinterest.com/slowottawa/ Architecture Board, Green Architecture, Diagram Architecture, Architecture Drawings, Sustainable Architecture, School Architecture, Sustainable Design, Landscape Architecture, Architecture Design
NOTBLOX® Affordable Housing Project by Nick Barrett and Samuel Pruitt, Clemson University. Click image for project details and visit the slowottawa.ca boards >> https://www.pinterest.com/slowottawa/
1952 postcard of a serpentine wall. Thomas Jefferson realized that by building a curving wall one uses 25% fewer bricks as compared to a straight wall. The curved wall can support itself while being only one brick thick instead of two. Visit the slowottawa.ca boards >> http://www.pinterest.com/slowottawa/ Brick Architecture, Landscape Design, Build A Wall, Brick Design, Brick And Stone, Architectural Features, Brickwork, Serpentine
1952 postcard of a serpentine wall. Thomas Jefferson realized that by building a curving wall one uses 25% fewer bricks as compared to a straight wall. The curved wall can support itself while being only one brick thick instead of two. Visit the slowottawa.ca boards >> http://www.pinterest.com/slowottawa/
Bottière Chênaie Eco-district, Nantes, France by Atelier des Paysages Bruel-Delmar. Visit the slowottawa.ca boards >> http://www.pinterest.com/slowottawa/ Landscape Architecture Design, Architecture Project, Architecture Details, Contemporary Landscape, Urban Landscape, Nantes France, Eco City, Areas Verdes, Water Management
Bottière Chênaie Eco-district, Nantes, France by Atelier des Paysages Bruel-Delmar. Visit the slowottawa.ca boards >> http://www.pinterest.com/slowottawa/
Amsterdam's Funenpark by LANDLAB is a park design for a high density (150 dwelling per hectare) housing area. Click image for details and visit the slowottawa.ca boards >> http://www.pinterest.com/slowottawa/ Architecture Exterior, Architecture Building, Exterior Design, Pavement Design, Plaza Design
Amsterdam's Funenpark by LANDLAB is a park design for a high density (150 dwelling per hectare) housing area. Click image for details and visit the slowottawa.ca boards >> http://www.pinterest.com/slowottawa/
Amsterdam's Funenpark by LANDLAB is a park design for a high density (150 dwelling per hectare) housing area. Click image for details and visit the slowottawa.ca boards >> http://www.pinterest.com/slowottawa/ Concrete Paving, Paving Stones, Paving Ideas, Path Design, Amazing Buildings, Parking Design
Amsterdam's Funenpark by LANDLAB is a park design for a high density (150 dwelling per hectare) housing area. Click image for details and visit the slowottawa.ca boards >> http://www.pinterest.com/slowottawa/
Amsterdam's Funenpark by LANDLAB is a park design for a high density (150 dwelling per hectare) housing area. Click image for details and visit the slowottawa.ca boards >> http://www.pinterest.com/slowottawa/ Villa Architecture, Landscape Architects, Amsterdam Architecture, Architecture Portfolio, Classical Architecture, Ancient Architecture
Amsterdam's Funenpark by LANDLAB is a park design for a high density (150 dwelling per hectare) housing area. Click image for details and visit the slowottawa.ca boards >> http://www.pinterest.com/slowottawa/
By providing shade in the summer months trees can help make buildings more comfortable and reduce the demand on air-conditioning. Click image for full story on Toronto's urban canopy and visit the slowottawa.ca boards >> http://www.pinterest.com/slowottawa/ Urban Forest, Saplings, Ambitious, Summer Months, Trees To Plant, Canopy, Toronto, The Globe, Growing
By providing shade in the summer months trees can help make buildings more comfortable and reduce the demand on air-conditioning. Click image for full story on Toronto's urban canopy and visit the slowottawa.ca boards >> http://www.pinterest.com/slowottawa/
Barcelona-based artisanal bike studio OTO cycles have created a series of aluminum electric bikes in the style of old motorbikes. Complete with custom components like leather saddles and grips, a side tank with 250w electric motor and NCM batteries plus self-start, they reach speeds of up-to 65 km/h. Click image for details and visit the slowottawa.ca boards >> http://www.pinterest.com/slowottawa Retro E Bike, Velo Retro, Velo Vintage, Vintage Bicycles, Vintage Style, Electric Cycle, Electric Motor, Bicycle Store, Bicycle Bike
Barcelona-based artisanal bike studio OTO cycles have created a series of aluminum electric bikes in the style of old motorbikes. Complete with custom components like leather saddles and grips, a side tank with 250w electric motor and NCM batteries plus self-start, they reach speeds of up-to 65 km/h. Click image for details and visit the slowottawa.ca boards >> http://www.pinterest.com/slowottawa
Stormwater canals in South Jordan, Utah carry water to a series of constructed wetlands that remove pollutants, prevent downstream flooding, and help recharge the local aquifer. Click image for case study via Landscape Architects & visit the slowottawa.ca boards >> http://www.pinterest.com/slowottawa/ Architecture Foundation, Structured Water, Daybreak Community, Water Solutions, Rain Garden
Stormwater canals in South Jordan, Utah carry water to a series of constructed wetlands that remove pollutants, prevent downstream flooding, and help recharge the local aquifer. Click image for case study via Landscape Architects & visit the slowottawa.ca boards >> http://www.pinterest.com/slowottawa/
Exercise-generated power is harvested with PlugOut bikes at the Green Microgym in Portland. Click image for link to full story via Twitter, and visit the slowottawa.ca boards >> http://www.pinterest.com/slowottawa/boards/ Hope For The Future, Solar Power, Portland, Junk, Shops, Exercise
Exercise-generated power is harvested with PlugOut bikes at the Green Microgym in Portland. Click image for link to full story via Twitter, and visit the slowottawa.ca boards >> http://www.pinterest.com/slowottawa/boards/
Passive cooling & heating. Visit the slowottawa.ca boards >> http://www.pinterest.com/slowottawa/ Pavilion Architecture, Residential Architecture, Environmental Architecture
Passive cooling & heating. Visit the slowottawa.ca boards >> http://www.pinterest.com/slowottawa/
List of ideas for getting off the grid one step at a time. Click to enlarge, and visit the slowottawa.ca boards >> http://www.pinterest.com/slowottawa/ Wind Power, Renewable Sources, Biomass Energy, Energy Efficency, Alternative Energie
List of ideas for getting off the grid one step at a time. Click to enlarge, and visit the slowottawa.ca boards >> http://www.pinterest.com/slowottawa/
Building carefully oriented and designed to take advantage of passive solar energy to drive heating, cooling and ventilation. Click through for legend via mithun.com, and visit the slowottawa.ca boards >> http://www.pinterest.com/slowottawa/boards/ Sustainable Living, Building Systems, Building Design, Passive Cooling
Building carefully oriented and designed to take advantage of passive solar energy to drive heating, cooling and ventilation. Click through for legend via mithun.com, and visit the slowottawa.ca boards >> http://www.pinterest.com/slowottawa/boards/
Light bulb buying guide from the National Resources Defense Council. Click image to enlarge and access the complete PDF via EcoWatch. Visit the slowottawa.ca boards >> http://www.pinterest.com/slowottawa/boards/ Daylight Saving Time Ends, Daylight Savings Time, Clean Energy, Energy Efficient Light Bulbs, Energy Consumption, Halogen Bulbs, Alternative Energy, Buying Guide
Light bulb buying guide from the National Resources Defense Council. Click image to enlarge and access the complete PDF via EcoWatch. Visit the slowottawa.ca boards >> http://www.pinterest.com/slowottawa/boards/
Many countries like Germany (pictured) and Switzerland are now mandating that all new buildings with flat roofs must plant a garden on them. Click for full story and visit the slowottawa.ca boards >> http://www.pinterest.com/slowottawa/ Building Roof, Green Roof System, Urban Heat Island, Living Roofs, Roof Architecture, Roofing Systems, Roof Design
Many countries like Germany (pictured) and Switzerland are now mandating that all new buildings with flat roofs must plant a garden on them. Click for full story and visit the slowottawa.ca boards >> http://www.pinterest.com/slowottawa/
In Tokyo, where the "urban heat island" phenomenon has raised local temperatures by several degrees, city officials are mandating green roofs like this one to make buildings more efficient and bring temperatures down. Click image for full story and visit the slowottawa.ca boards >> http://www.pinterest.com/slowottawa/ National Geographic, Terrazas Chill Out, European Garden, Tokyo Hotels, Environmental Design
In Tokyo, where the "urban heat island" phenomenon has raised local temperatures by several degrees, city officials are mandating green roofs like this one to make buildings more efficient and bring temperatures down. Click image for full story and visit the slowottawa.ca boards >> http://www.pinterest.com/slowottawa/
Space-saving Shift Hanger Chair by Philippe Malouin for Umbra. Click image for full story and visit the slowottawa.ca boards >> http://www.pinterest.com/slowottawa/ Chair Design, Furniture Design, Furniture Ideas, Store Concept, Space Saving Hangers, Foldable Chairs, Folding Chairs, Displays, Global Design
Space-saving Shift Hanger Chair by Philippe Malouin for Umbra. Click image for full story and visit the slowottawa.ca boards >> http://www.pinterest.com/slowottawa/
Semi-Subterranean 2-storey townhouses designed by Lischer Partner Architekten Planer in Lucerne, Switzerland. Click image for details and visit the slowottawa.ca boards >> http://www.pinterest.com/slowottawa/ Contemporary Architecture, Interior Architecture, Slope House, Hillside House, Hillside Villas, The Occidental, Townhouse, Modern House
Semi-Subterranean 2-storey townhouses designed by Lischer Partner Architekten Planer in Lucerne, Switzerland. Click image for details and visit the slowottawa.ca boards >> http://www.pinterest.com/slowottawa/
Grey Water: How it works. Visit the slowottawa.ca boards >> http://www.pinterest.com/slowottawa/ Grey Water System, Water Systems, Building A House, Grey Water Recycling, Plumbing Layout, Planer, Rain Water Collection System
Grey Water: How it works. Visit the slowottawa.ca boards >> http://www.pinterest.com/slowottawa/
Elf Solar/Electric Urban Bicycle. Click image for full profile amd visit the slowottawa.ca boards >> http://www.pinterest.com/slowottawa/ Urban Bicycle, Electric Bicycle, Electric Vehicle, Battery Powered Car, Car Battery, Laptop Battery, Battery Charger
Elf Solar/Electric Urban Bicycle. Click image for full profile amd visit the slowottawa.ca boards >> http://www.pinterest.com/slowottawa/