The Green House: New Directions in Sustainable Architecture and Design

The Green House New Directions in Sustainable Architecture and Design
The word "green" has come a long way from simply being a color.

In the world of architecture and design, green means cutting-edge, cost-efficient, and environmentally aware.

For savvy home owners and home builders, sustainable design is fast becoming a part of mainstream living and resonates with good business sense.

But how does someone decide to 'go green' and what exactly does that mean?

The Green House: New Directions in Sustainable Architecture and Design is a ground-breaking exhibition which will examine new developments in green technology and products.

The exhibition will explore the building materials, consumer products, and energy systems that offer attractive and often affordable sources of the latest in home building technology and products.

Through the exhibition and related programming, The Green House will explore developments in sustainability and will provide an informative overview of this dynamic design movement.

This exhibition will take a look at some questions home-owners often ask when considering a green home or product, including: What makes a product green?

How is a green home healthier, safer, and more comfortable? and How much does it cost to 'go green?'

The exhibition will include a life-size replica of California architect Michelle Kaufmann's Glidehouse, an example of