Built to target environmental and social sustainability, the timber-framed house minimizes its energy and resource footprint and is designed for aging in place. Set on 30 acres of forested land, the 2,900-square-foot Pound Ridge Residence opens up to the outdoors through ample full-height glazing and covered walkways. “The structure is formed of exposed heavy timber construction, a rarity today, which, in addition […]
Sustainable Architecture
Understanding Voting Patterns Through A.I.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) can do many wonderful things these days. But, it is an elegant trick to have it guess who you are going to vote for just on the base of what car you drive. If we were to believe its verdict, it could save everyone from the process of going down to vote on election day. A team […]
Food Pharmacies a Panacea?
Many medical issues have symptoms that can be managed or preventative with exercise and nutritional care, but access to things like fresh fruits and vegetables or healthy protein can be challenging for certain populations. The Silver Avenue Family Health Center has expanded a traditional food pantry into a place where patients struggling with high blood pressure and diabetes can discuss […]