green architecture

One of the hottest trends in home construction and remodeling right now is bamboo flooring, and with good reason. Hardwood flooring is one of the most sought-after features when people are buying a new home, due to its appearance, ease of care, and low maintenance. Add to that the “eco-friendly” moniker that follows bamboo flooring, …

Green building is more popular than ever, and this trend is certainly beneficial to both the planet and your wallet. At Gelotte Hommas, our talented architects are experienced in green architectural design and can help you create solutions that conserve energy and promote sustainability in your home. Here’s a look at some of the more popular …

In terms of architecture, the words “contemporary” and “modern” are often used interchangeably. However, modern architecture styles and contemporary architecture styles are two separate types of architecture. Don’t worry about trying to figure out all the details that make these two styles different from one another, that has already been done for you. Check out all …

Summer holidays are now in full swing as the Fourth of July weekend is upon us. Many of you are probably preparing to entertain, whether it be a cook out, a pool party, or just a dinner with family and friends. Whatever events you have planned, chances are that this weekend you will notice both …

GreenSource Magazine, a great resource for environmentally and eco-friendly architects and builders, releases photos of a new green home each month to show new innovation in the industry. The latest design has a whimsical touch to it that makes it almost cute: Lakewood House’s signature brise soleil is made from whole, locally felled logs, adding in …

While exploring some of the other innovations in green design on the Contemporist, we found this wonderful design for a restaurant in Sydney from Koichi Takada Architects. The center of the restaurant is designed to look like a giant tree, inspired by the cherry trees that the architects are so familiar with. The space has a …

There’s a new product and trend in architecture that’s positively infatuating: Accenting indoor architecture with plant-infused green walls. These walls are literally walls of plant life to help bring the outdoors in, to infuse more urban spaces with plant life, and to help filter the air indoors. Rather than placing a ficus in the corner, wouldn’t you …