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High-tech greywater reuse for exclusive residences

Envirotec Magazine

A next-generation smart greywater-recycling system has been installed at a residential development in one of London’s most exclusive neighbourhoods. This information was also invaluable to our client’s environmental engineers to demonstrate the sustainable benefits of the development. The Greywater on Demand system from SDS.

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Cool, California ranch house in San Francisco is a sustainable gem

AGreenLiving

San Francisco-based firm Malcolm Davis Architecture has managed to combine the cool vibe of Cali design with the energy-saving principles of sustainable living. Concealed within the home’s stunning design are several sustainable elements. Cool, California ranch house in San Francisco is a sustainable gem.

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Belgium’s new timber community center centers modular design

AGreenLiving

Marc Koehler Architects designed Edegem, Belgium’s newest community center, as a symbol of sustainable design to represent this city south of Antwerp and its commitment to restoring the city for a sustainable future. It includes a library, community center, book cafe and exhibition space.

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Eco-friendly housing redefines Tanzanian urban architecture

AGreenLiving

Located in the rapidly growing coastal city of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania , the 12-unit apartment block serves as a model for sustainable urban architecture in the region. Often, sustainability efforts in Africa focus on rural regions, despite the rapid expansion of urban areas.

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Off-grid home threads through a South African riverine forest

AGreenLiving

To “bridge the landscape between the riverine forest and sandstone cliff,” the architects constructed the building with rough stock brick matching the color of the site’s weathered sandstone. The “bridge” portions of the home use sustainably grown timber, and the non-structural walls use glass and aluminum.