Towards Green Architecture

An exhibition explores the future for sustainable architecture.

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January 26, 2003, 11:00 AM PST

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

"The resulting show, featuring around 50 global projects -- 30 of which are represented by often stunning models that incorporate wind turbines, photovoltaic cells, rain collection apparatuses, living plant "blinds," indoor fuel gardens and profiles inspired not by the rectilinear phalluses of Manhattan's skyline but the aerodynamic shape of wind-worn desert stones -- is as important to contemplate as it is beautiful to behold."

Thanks to Abhijeet Chavan

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