The Green Building Alliance (GBA) has been active in the Pittsburgh area building community as an advocate for sustainable construction and green building products for many years, so when the need for new office space arose, their path was clear. Read more

The Michelin-rated restaurant, Public, located in Manhattan, is housed in a space evocative of its name.  The main aesthetic goal for designers/owners Avro|KO was to create an egalitarian gathering space by celebrating the best of the public institutions that are part of the shared American experience – post offices, libraries, and schools. Read more

L.L. Bean, Inc. is a century-old, Maine-based national retailer of outdoor gear whose heritage is a big part of its identity.  The company is committed to protecting the environment, and it builds all new structures in accordance with LEED standards. For its new Hunting and Fishing Store, reuse offered a means of building sustainably while simultaneously creating an important connection to place and history. Read more

The Big Dig House is a single family residence outside Boston that looks very unlike its neighbors.  Its most striking element is a massive exposed steel structure that seems reminiscent of highway infrastructure.  Perhaps that is because it once did support an elevated highway. Read more