A House for an Ecologist: AIA COD 2006 Ideas Competition Winners

A House for an Ecologist AIA COD 2006 Ideas Competition Winners
Sustainability has become a significant force in every area of human enterprise.

As it is normally practiced in design, however, it often is seen as a purely technical or ethical agenda and not an aesthetic one.

In the construction industry, efforts to improve environmental performance have focused primarily on the science of building and neglected the art of architecture.

How can environmental innovation contribute directly to design excellence?

The AIA challenged architects and students everywhere to propose a unique dwelling that combines integrity and inspiration.