Architecture
Planet Forward
Environmental artist Rein Triefeldt calls on more than just stone to make his sculptures. In this week's webisode, we look at his innovative way of making solar beautiful. Sorry Garden Gnome, these front lawn ornaments aren't just pretty... Read More
Planet Forward
By Molly Starke (presenter), Delaney Workman, Elizabeth Murphy, and Victoria Lamb
For a graduate level course on urban sustainability at The George Washington University, our group studied ways in which Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York are... Read More
The architect of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon must have been an early member of the green movement.
Green roofs, an innovative form of environmental architecture, are taking root throughout the United States. The concept involves installing ground... Read More
Planet Forward
By Harry Bergmann, Erin McCluskey, and Summer Newman
For a course on urban sustainability at The George Washington University, we studied how historic preservation in Charleston, Dubuque and Grand Rapids makes these cities more sustainable as well... Read More
Planet Forward
By Brandt Siegel (presenter) Brian Griffith, Sarah Allison, and Noemi Glickman
For a graduate level course on urban sustainability at The George Washington University, our group studied ways in which Boston, Chicago, Dallas, and New York are working... Read More
By Julia Byrd (presenter) Alana Bryant, Sarah Kururswo, Samantha McLean, Kate Young
For a course on Urban Sustainability at The George Washington University we studied green building initiatives in different cities across the United States.
Digital Media Producer, Planet Forward
Serious Materials CEO Kevin Surace says, “Green is so 2008.” After interviewing him, along with an energy expert, a green tech consultant, and a BBC producer, I’m beginning to think that’s right. Green for green’s sake may be history.
George Washington University-School of Media and Public Affairs
Usually, the Sun's rays would melt ice instead of make it. This ice-skating rink in Maryland uses over 2,500 solar panels on its roof to offset the high energy costs of maintaining indoor ice year-round!
Digital Media Producer, Planet Forward
The Empire State Building retrofitted all 6,514 windows completing the first phase of its sustainability initiative, which will reduce the buildings consumption of energy by 38%!
Talk to Kevin Surace, CEO of Serious Materials, and find out how his... Read More