April 29th, 2007

Using recycled shipping containers for homes and developments

The principals of St. Louis-based The Lawrence Group architectural firm and SG Blocks plan to recycle used metal cargo shipping containers into sturdy, attractive homes and housing developments. The recycled shipping containers are much stronger than traditional construction in a hurricane or tornado and are very energy efficient. Read more in the April 20 issue of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. And check out photos of the process at www.synergy-pr.com.

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Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch

April 18th, 2007

New links to AEC St. Louis

April 18th, 2007

AEC St. Louis - The model of a great regional blog

April 16th, 2007

The first LEED Gold certified…straw building?

April 15th, 2007

Are owners and developers embracing ‘green’ design?

April 12th, 2007

Construction Management Association of America calls for award nominations