The Hidden Life of Green

We all have images in our minds of what it means to be sustainable. For many, the term “green” connotes double facades, solar arrays, or wind turbines. But as the sustainable movement matures, eco-friendly designers have come to learn that high-performance buildings do not have to dress for the part: “Buildings do not have to wear sustainability on their sleeves,” says Graham Wyatt, AIA, a partner at Robert A.M. Stern Architects (RAMSA) in New York City. In fact, some of the most ecologically effective strategies can be imperceptible to the casual viewer.
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