Category Archives: green technology

Eco-tech: the anatomy and aesthetics of green roofs

The interaction between building and site is a critical design driver at Blackbird.  Our local Santa Barbara context has a mild climate and terrific mountain and ocean view opportunities, often prompting the design of indoor and outdoor spaces that merge … Continue reading

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Eco-tech: design with photovoltaics

We do, and have done, lots of sustainable design work.  We really enjoy this, and see the goals of using sound materials and less energy as no different than goals of having a project be structurally sound, functional and visually … Continue reading

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