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Entries in case study (7)

Thursday
Jul292010

Green Roofs: Large and Small...

So, last time the discussion of green roofs addressed historical applications and newer technologies, as the concept of planted roofs adapts to construction needs and constraints of today, while still creating the benefits that green roofs have provided for centuries.

For this month's guest blog post at Inspired Design Daily, MYD reviews a very unique case study that resonates beautifully, both aesthetically and functionally- the California Academy of Sciences, at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco.  A great place to visit, with the world's largest digital planetarium, a living rainforest biodome and natural history museum, this project by Renzo Piano Building Workshop, has something for everyone.  And if you're interested in green roofs, it's especially intriguing.

To learn more about this extraordinary project and read the full post, visit Inspired Design Daily and let us know what you think!

Thursday
Jun242010

Sustainable By Design: Visiting Back Bay

MYD takes a closer look at Upper Newport Bay, one of California's largest few remaining coastal estuaries, for the latest in our guest blogging series for Inspired Design Daily.  The Peter and Mary Muth Interpretive Center is a unique example of earth sheltered construction, tucked into the bluffs at the north edge of Back Bay.  For more information and the complete post, please visit Inspired Design Daily!

Thursday
Mar252010

Sustainable By Design, March 2010

This month's project case study will explore where modernism meets passive solar design.  MYD's March post, the second in our guest blogging series for Inspired Design Daily, will feature an intriguing and innovative project- an early modernist experiment in energy efficient architecture.

Make sure to visit Inspired Design Daily for the complete entry and additional photos!

Thursday
Mar182010

Design Development Snapshot

It's always fascinating to develop a concept from a schematic idea to a well-developed and thoughtful design, driven by research, client input, and constructability issues.

For MYD's project in Oahu, we've been going through this iterative process and the design has progressed based on a number of factors that we thought might be interesting to share, as well as offer a glimpse into our design development process.

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Wednesday
Feb242010

Sustainable By Design, February 2010

We're kicking off our guest blogging series today, starting with a case study of a beautiful project in Northern California- Sonoma Stryker Winery by Nielsen:Schuh Architects. 

We'll be focusing on site-responsive design, so make sure to visit inspired design daily for the complete entry and additional images.  See you there!