Hello from Paris!

Quick post! Here are a few pictures....more to follow!

Green with envy...

USGBC has released the top ten states (eleven if you count DC) 

for green buildings  and Arkansas made the cut!

1. District of Columbia: 25.15 sf
2. Nevada: 10.92 sf    
3. New Mexico: 6.35 sf   
4. New Hampshire: 4.49 sf
5. Oregon: 4.07 sf 
6. South Carolina: 3.19 sf 
7. Washington: 3.16 sf 
8. Illinois: 3.09 sf 
9. Arkansas: 2.9 sf 
10. Colorado: 2.85 sf 
11. Minnesota: 2.77 sf


One of the new buildings that earned a gold rating is the  Frito Lay manufacturing site in Jonesboro, Arkansas! I couldn't find any photos on google, so if you can then let me know:)


Here are some beautiful LEED gold building interiors and exteriors:
(source of all images: google)

BC Cancer Research Center: A LEED Gold Building In Vancouver

Vancouver has green building codes for rezoned buildings. They have to get at least LEED silver status!

MetalTech-USA Panels Clad LEED Gold Building in Florida

 Kyu Sung Woo's smart new graduate student housing complex for Harvard University in Cambridge, MA

Looks like they have used the same lighting as the deck at North Star 

The interior is light and sleek, with very little color or finishes

Lance Armstrong Livestrong Foundation with LEED Gold Renovation

I like the level changes in this building. It divides an open space, 

but could cause ADA issues. We all know how much space ramps take up now..

I don't know if I see beauty in the plan or a strong concept. Any ideas??

(via hazelbite)




parenthesized:designer shi yuan has created heat-sensitive wallpaper that changes images when exposed to higher temperatures.  what a fun way to bring a space to life! I love the way the flowers bloom when the radiator against the wall is turned on. 








 
Salvador Dali walking his pet anteater
(via xxinsomniaxx)







(Source: bath-in-wood.com, via applecranberry)

Helena Bonham Carter 

Magazine Shoot (3/2011) 

(Source: madinstrangertides, via mischiefmanaged18)

This reminds me of a cabin that my grandparents and I would stay at on the river during our summer camping trips. :)

(via ihavetaste)

I am loving this space. The muted colors and textures that jump out at you, are exactly what I like to have in my own place. I have always been attracted to a lot of cozy white in a room, it makes even a small space feel open and bright.

(Source: thatlivingroom, via sweethomestyle)

thelevity:

The Suitcase Chair-White Samsonite//Katie Thompson//Recreate Interior Design & Extraordinary Recycled Furniture

This photo gives me the most peaceful feeling.