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what's the one green product

what’s the one green product

Jan 16, 2012 | Discuss

Jetson Green
What’s The One Green Product…
Lisa Vail
January 15, 2012

Treehugger

Treehugger

Jan 05, 2012 | Discuss

January 4, 2012
Lloyd Alter
Nice Shades: Michelle Kaufmann’s Latest Prefab Has Overhangs, Brise Soleil and Shutters

Trainformation

Trainformation

Dec 06, 2011 | Discuss

December 2011
Trainformation Swedish Magazine


Inform: Architecture + Design

Inform: Architecture + Design

Nov 22, 2011 | Discuss

October 31, 2011
Michelle Kaufmann Re-Imagines a Prosporous Future
Douglas E. Gordon, Hon AIA | Editor
www.readinform.com

Docucinema interview with Michelle

Docucinema interview with Michelle

Jul 19, 2011 | Discuss

Below is a video / audio interview between Docucinema and Michelle Kaufmann.

Michelle Kaufmann from DocuCinema on Vimeo.

mother nature network

mother nature network

Jun 11, 2011 | Discuss

June 11, 2011
10 Great Green Houses
Jennifer Chait
A custom home designed by Michelle Kaufmann was listed as Mother Nature Network’s 10 Great Green Houses.


green prefab debate

green prefab debate

May 27, 2011 | Discuss

Yesterday we had a great time debating about Green Prefab at Treehugger with our Master of Ceremonies, Lloyd Alter, Chad Ludeman of the very cool (and smart)100k House, Allison Arieff and Preston Kroener of Jetson Green.
You can watch it HERE (I recommend fast forwarding through the first few minutes while we get our skype act [...]

Dwell Magazine

Dwell Magazine

Apr 17, 2011 | Discuss

Dwell Magazine
Thrilled to have the kitchen that Kevin and I designed for our own home be included in Dwell Magazine’s “100 kitchens we love”.
On newsstands now: April, 2011
www.dwell.com

a+a

a+a

Apr 11, 2011 | Discuss

april 2011
a+a magazine
Santa Barbara House


Metropolis Magazine

Metropolis Magazine

Jan 23, 2011 | Discuss

January 2011
Metropolis Magazine
Sister Tract
Lydia Lee
Lydia Lee wrote a beautiful article on the Sister’s housing Casa Chiara we designed in Denver. The sustainable design principles came from the Sister’s beliefs about the world and will set the foundation for the future townhouse units for the AriaDenver project.

USA Today

USA Today

Jan 23, 2011 | Discuss

January 16, 2011
Home Builders See Green Prefab Potential
Wendy Koch
Michelle Kaufmann was interviewed for this article on green prefab along with other prefab creators and writers such as Lloyd Alter, Zeta Communities, Sheri Koones and Preston Koerner.

Residential Architect 50

Residential Architect 50

Dec 21, 2010 | 1 Comment

December 2010
Residential Architect
Nigel F. Maynard, Cheryl Weber, Meghan Drueding, Bruce Snider
Residential Architect, one of my favorite magazines, just published their RA 50 issue (there is now an online version of the magazine!) that features the “short list of architects we love”. I am super honored to be included in their list, especially amidst some of [...]


Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Times

Dec 14, 2010 | Discuss

December 11, 2010
Modern House Finds Its Softer Side in the Garden
Anne Harnagel

First Place Sustainable Design by Colorado Biz

First Place Sustainable Design by Colorado Biz

Dec 12, 2010 | Discuss

November 2010
Casa Chiara Project Wins Sustainable Residential – First Prize
“The Judges moved this outstanding project from the commercial to the residential category where it was the clear No. 1 project. The modular construction is a sustainable key element of a semi-urban master plan. This affordable, walkable residential center demonstrates a strong sense of community.”
Architect: Michelle [...]

Tour of the Smart Home by Treehugger

Tour of the Smart Home by Treehugger

Dec 02, 2010 | Discuss

December 1, 2010
Lloyd Alter, Treehugger
Exclusive look inside 2010 Smart Home


Metropolis

Metropolis

Oct 21, 2010 | Discuss

October 20, 2010
Kira Gould
Q+A: Prefab

Apartment Therapy

Apartment Therapy

Sep 02, 2010 | Discuss

September 1, 2010
Sarah Coffey
Ten Talented Women Architects

Treehugger

Treehugger

Aug 06, 2010 | Discuss

August 4, 2010
Jerry James Stone
Michelle Kaufmann’s New Prefab Series Explores the Power of Zero


Inhabitat

Inhabitat

Aug 06, 2010 | Discuss

August 4, 2010
Yuka Yoneda
Michelle Kaufmann Launches New Zero Prefab Homes!

Worldchanging

Worldchanging

Aug 06, 2010 | Discuss

August 4, 2010
Amanda Reed
Zero Series: Michelle Kaufmann’s New Zero Energy Prefab Homes

Eco Home

Eco Home

Aug 06, 2010 | Discuss

August 6, 2010
Katy Tamasulo
Michelle Kaufmann Studio Introduces New Line of Net-Zero Pre-Fab Designs


Dwell Magazine Design Leader: Michelle Kaufmann

Dwell Magazine Design Leader: Michelle Kaufmann

Jul 19, 2010 | Discuss

Below is a video featuring Michelle Kaufmann as a part of Dwell Magazine’s Design Leader Series.

dwell presents: MICHELLE KAUFMANN from TINBIKE on Vimeo.

Business News Network in Canada

Business News Network in Canada

Jul 16, 2010 | Discuss

June 15, 2010
Headline News – VIDEO

The Huffington Post

The Huffington Post

Jun 23, 2010 | Discuss

June 23, 2010
Lee Schneider
Michelle Kaufmann: An Architect Driving Change
article HERE


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EcoPrinciple One: Thoughtful Design

EcoPrinciple One: Thoughtful Design

Feb 22, 2010 | 1 Comment

In our practice at Michelle Kaufmann Studio, “thoughtful design” means designing to use less, collaborating with the outdoors, using techonology to improve quality while reducing quantity, and designing for longevity, flexibility and a joyful living environment. Homes should be built to human scale, using only what is needed, but remaining open and airy. High [...]

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  • EcoPrinciple Two: Efficient Materials
  • EcoPrinciple Three: Energy Conservation
  • EcoPrinciple Four: Water Efficiency
  • EcoPrinciple Five: Healthy Spaces
  • EcoPrinciple Six: Systems Built

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office art

office art

Feb 20, 2012 | Discuss

Reading today’s Apartment Therapy post on artwork for the office, I couldn’t help but look up to appreciate the piece on my office wall. It is by one of my very favorite artists, Miya Ando. She makes magic with her steel and aluminum canvases. She “paints” through the use of heat, patinas and burnishing. The [...]

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