Going green on brownfield sites: Bill Dunster's vision of a sustainable future goes far beyond zero-energy ratings. He seeks total self-sufficiency entirely on brownfield land

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An urban model taking in the idea of sustainability has been developed by architect Bill Dunster. The model aims for a zero energy solution and would enable inhabitants to be self-sufficient in agriculture. It was produced at the Architectural Association where Dunster teaches. The model assumes that 11% of land will be in urban use by 2001 and that 4 million new homes will be required by 2016. It shows that it is possible to place 4 million homes onto the available brownfield sites without losing valuable agricultural land. Each house has an associated workspace, removing the need for long distance commuting, and features horticultural areas, enabling households to grow their own fruit and vegetables.

Residential Buildings, Residential construction, Housing, Practice, Environmental aspects, Dwellings, Sustainable development, Architectural models

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Sweet home Alabama

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A project, which was a porch extension to the trailer home, designed and constructed by students Lucy Begg and Robie Gay that won them the AJ small project award is described. The entire process, which involved deciding what they want to build, designing and construction, is presented.

United States, Wood Buildings & Mobile Homes, All Other Wood Product Manufacturing, Wood Buildings and Mobile Homes, Mobile homes, Manufactured Home (Mobile Home) Manufacturing, Housing incl Mobile Homes, Works, Begg, Lucy, Gay, Robie

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Web of intrigue

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An unusual showcase pavilion was designed at the Floriade exhibition, which was an example of computer-aided design and served to provide the visitors with an intriguing experience. The engineering and design of the pavilion is discussed.

Netherlands, Pavilions

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