Sustainable building project in New Orleans with Brad Pitt
I was pleasantly surprised to see this sustainable building project in New Orleans, and with Brad Pitt on board and the recent news story with former President Clinton, it seems that this project with lofty goals is going to be a reality. A great web site and a greater cause, rebuilding in New Orleans with a focus on
- Safety
- Affordability
- Sustainability
- High design quality
Makes me happpy today. I am also loving several of the featured designs thaat have been submitted by a bunch of design firms from around the world.
From the Make it Right Web Site:
The architects were given a typology study that included traditional New Orleans housing types such as the Shotgun, the Camelback and the Creole Cottage along with current ideas and recommendations for the target area in the Lower 9th Ward. The MIR team produced a set of guidelines for the houses that set metrics for the final design to insure that the specific goals of the MIR organizations were met. The team is also using Cradle to Cradle thinking to guide and inspire design and materials selection for new homes in the Lower 9th Ward.
There are really some great designs that have been submitted by several architectural and design firms. I particularly like the curved style roof of this design 
from Trahan Architecture
My favorite design is this one 
from KieranTimberlake Associates - The garden design is progressive in my mind, and practical. I can envision this design being attractive in many parts of the country. Keeping the sun at bay in the summer and letting in the rays for the winter is a great idea and done right quite attractive. I would love to build some of these style homes in many parts of the country for affordable sustainable living.