In Leiden, the Netherlands, Paul de Ruiter Architects are building a parking structure. It is made of “recyclable” materials so that it can be taken down in ten or twenty years when the land is redeveloped. The architect writes at Designboom: “given that our current way of life is largely dependent on mobility (by car), it is important that the issue is resolved in a way that is as sustainable as possible.” Wrong. … Read the full story on TreeHugger

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LEED or Not, Parking Garages Are Not Green






















