Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Best Green Buildings of Past Year

A net-zero building: All of the energy comes from sources on site, mostly from solar panels. Image courtesy of AIA.

Recently, the American Institute of Architects and its Committee on the Environment announced the 10 best green buildings completed in the past year. It's filled with all manner of green technologies--from passive heating and cooling using heat pumps, to man-made wetlands, to reclaimed materials. Click here for a slideshow of all ten.

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