Solar Decathlon 2011

It's that time of year again- the Solar Decathlon is in full swing and, as always, there are some very innovative and interesting entries from all around the world... 

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Visit Inspired Design Daily today for my latest guest post- an overview of the week's events and a closer look at the current frontrunners in the competition to design and build the most energy efficient, cost-effective and beautiful concept home at the 2011 Solar Decathlon.

Thanks! Lauren

Portfolio Preview: Schematic Renderings

Greetings from MYD studio!

For today's post, we thought we'd share a few schematic renderings that we've been working on for a new, collaborative project in Laguna Beach.  Located on one of Laguna's hillside neighborhoods, the sloping site and lot configuration, as well as existing conditions and context, are key elements in determining sustainable design opportunities for this multi-level home, which include rammed earth construction and a green roof system. 

Thanks for visiting, and stop by soon for more project updates as we make progress on this exciting, unique and sustainable residence...

Cheers,

Blog Action Day 2010

Today, October 15th, 2010, is Blog Action Day, and MYD is pleased to participate in this global event that brings organizations, companies, and individuals from across the globe together to address a single critical issue that affects all of us.  This year the topic is water, and we'd like to encourage  conservation and awareness of ways we can enact change on both individual and collective scales.

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As many municipalities tighten regulations on stormwater and drainage, it is imperative that building industry professionals are aware of the measures that can be taken to minimize development impact, as well as protect water resources from contamination resulting from construction activites.

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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!