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University of Maryland WaterShed
Inspired by the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem, the University of Maryland returns to the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2011 with WaterShed—an entry that proposes solutions to water and energy shortages. The house is a model of how the built environment can help preserve watersheds everywhere by managing storm water onsite, filtering pollutants from greywater, and minimizing water use. The photovoltaic and solar thermal arrays, effectiveness of the building envelope, and efficiency of the mechanical systems make WaterShed less thirsty for fossil fuels than standard homes.
New York City's Empire State Building is getting an energy efficiency retrofit that is expected to reduce the building's annual energy bill by $4.4 million and its carbon footprint by up to 38 percent.
Remarkable thinkers and designers who are each making extreme changes in the face of sustainable design, architecture, and environmentalism. This e2 Design episode talks with Kenneth Yeang, William McDonough and Dr. Werner Sobek.
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