Top 10: Earth (and people) friendly buildings

Friday, May 29th, 2009 at 5:25 pm

WORLD HEADQUARTERS FOR THE INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR ANIMAL WELFARE--YARMOUTH PORT, MASS.

WORLD HEADQUARTERS FOR THE INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR ANIMAL WELFARE--YARMOUTH PORT, MASS.

I absolutely love Scientific American (go on, poke fun at me… neeeeeerd), I’ve had a subscription for a while now and check the site daily for interesting stories. Today’s eye-catching story comes from the American Institute of Architects. They’ve chosen their top examples of building projects that marry form and function for both human and environmental needs.

Check it out after the jump!

: CHARLES W. HOSTLER STUDENT CENTER–BEIRUT, LEBANON

: CHARTWELL SCHOOL–SEASIDE, CALIF.

: GISH APARTMENTS–SAN JOSE, CALIF.

: GREAT RIVER ENERGY HQ–MAPLE GROVE, MINN.

: JEWISH RECONSTRUCTIONIST CONGREGATION–EVANSTON, ILL.

: PORTOLA VALLEY TOWN CENTER–PORTOLA VALLEY, CALIF.

: SHANGRI LA BOTANICAL GARDENS AND NATURE CENTER–ORANGE, TEX.

: SYNERGY AT DOCKSIDE GREEN–VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA

: THE TERRY THOMAS–SEATTLE, WASH.

: WORLD HEADQUARTERS FOR THE INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR ANIMAL WELFARE–YARMOUTH PORT, MASS.

Learn more about these super cool buildings right here!

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