Meadow House / Mark English Architects
Meadow House presented us with an opportunity to work within the exceptional Santa Lucia Preserve in the Carmel Valley. Both the site and brief paved the way for a challenging and, ultimately, deeply rewarding…
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NHTSA probes 1.2M Tesla Model 3, Model Y over suspension failures
The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened an investigation into roughly 1.2 million Tesla vehicles after receiving 156 complaints of a front suspension component detaching while driving. The probe covers 2018-2020 Model…
BYD’s first 7-seat SUV is cheaper than the Defender in the UK
BYD is bringing its boxy, seven-seat SUV to Europe and the UK. The Ti 7 is now on sale in the UK, and it’s even cheaper than the Land Rover Defender PHEV.
Ford CEO Thinks Chinese EVs Could Hit The U.S. Within 5 To 10 Years: Report
In an employee town hall, Ford CEO Jim Farley reportedly said that Chinese EVs could hit U.S. soil in as little as five years. Source: InsideEVs.
Wildfire prevention has always been a challenge in the West. Hotter, drier weather is making it worse.
In Western states, climate change is starting to overwhelm the old techniques that used to keep fires from raging out of control. Source: Grist.
Earth911 Inspiration: When Wild Places End
Today’s quote is from environmental advocate David Brower: “The wild places are where we began. When they end, so do we.” Earth911 inspirations.
Nine Tips for Greening a Home Renovation Project
Renovating a home is a great opportunity to make a home more functional, improve comfort, and revitalize drab spaces. It is also a chance to keep a remarkable amount of material out of the…
California was mostly solar-powered in May — a global first
See more from Canary Media’s “Chart of the Week” column . While the Trump administration is busy pointing out that the sun doesn’t shine at night , solar is breaking records around the world,…
Coastal MHK Architecture Works From 2009-2014
Coastal is an inspiring exploration of Flonda’s most exquisite high-end and boutique homes where architecture, design, and the spirit of the sea come together. Through stunning photography and captivating storytelling, the book reveals how…
TreeBOX Cabin / Studio Officina82
TreeBOX – Casa sull’Albero, designed by Studio Officina82, is part of Selucente, an innovative hospitality project centered on the recovery of the alpine hamlet of Alpisella in the Ligurian-Piedmontese Alps. Source: ArchDaily Green Architecture.
Passive House Accelerator: Historic Details That Deliver High Performance
Historic masonry buildings present unique challenges for high-performance retrofits. Here’s how one project balanced preservation, airtightness, moisture control, and thermal performance to achieve EnerPHit certification. Source: Green Building Advisor.
Why rice crops could be in for a weird year
More than half the world’s population depends on rice to survive. But this year’s El Niño weather pattern and the ongoing climate crisis are intensifying dry, hot weather that could cause yields to plummet.