EVENT: Greenbuild 2012

Coming to San Francisco from November 14-16, Greenbuild 2012 is “the world's largest conference and expo dedicated to green building.” The event brings together industry leaders and experts dedicated to sustainable building and features three days of speakers, networking, industry showcases, LEED workshops, and tours of San Francisco’s green buildings. FORM is particularly excited to see urban artist/interventionist Candy Chang on the list of invited speakers. Registration, available in a variety of packages and prices, is now open for the event.

BOOK: The Shape of Green

Can a set of principles be adopted for an aesthetics of sustainable design? In the The Shape of Green, Lance Hosey, architect and former director of William McDonough + Partners, argues that to be truly sustainable, design must be beautiful: Not only is beauty often more streamlined, it also inspires people to love their surroundings. If you are curious, preview a chapter of the book, published this month by Island Press, by reading an online excerpt of the chapter “Aesthetic Imperatives.”

A+D Museum Presents RETHINK LA

The Architecture and Design Museum will be hosting the Rethink LA Exhibit August 4 through September 4 to discuss the future of Los Angeles. Presentations will address current environmental issues while considering future options, goals and the role of sustainability in urban planning.

The event will focus on how to go about reworking Los Angeles and what steps can be taken to make for a brighter tomorrow. The exhibit will explore possible changes to the city as it calls upon individuals to reflect on what the future will look like, how we will get there, and whether or not a sustainable approach will be taken in developments.

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BOOK: Greening Modernism: Preservation, Sustainability, and the Modern Movement

Carl Stein's New Book, Greening Modernism: Preservation, Sustainability, and the Modern Movement, raises discussion about the connection between sustainable practices and modern architecture. Through addressing the environmental impacts of building decisions, the author argues the inherent sustainability in Modernist design. Focusing upon the importance of preserving and reusing historical buildings as a key sustainability strategy, Greening Modernism serves as a resource for architects, engineers, urban planners, as well as environmentalists. To support his case, Stein provides quantitative data to support the reintegration of modernist strategies, through reducing our dependency on finite resources, such as petroleum. The book rings clear with the sentiment that through understanding the environmental importance of their decisions, architects can continue their practice while doing their part to save the planet. 

FLOR's New Santa Monica Showroom Offers Up-Close Look at New Fall Collection

Mag-Neat-O from the FLOR 2010 Fall CollectionFLOR is excited to announce its new Santa Monica store, located near the 3^rd Street Promenade, which will offer an engaging space to explore the myriad colors, textures, and styles of its carpet squares. Through working with one of the FLOR design consultants, shoppers will be able to create a unique and customized look for their flooring needs.

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