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Huffington Post

Huffington Post

May 29, 2012 | Discuss

Museum Of Science + Industry’s ‘Smart Home’ Exhibit Returns In Chicago Photos by JB Spector / Museum of Science and Industry

The Vancouver Sun

The Vancouver Sun

May 29, 2012 | Discuss

Prefabricated Green Home Designs Capture the Imagination Sheila Brady May 10, 2012

California Home + Design

California Home + Design

Mar 14, 2012 | Discuss

California Home + Design Inspiring Designs Kira Coplin So excited to see the beautiful garden design of our talented friend Margie Grace in California Home + Design magazine on a house we designed in Santa Barbara. Absolutely lovely.


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 | 1 Comment

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 [...]

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 [...]


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 [...]

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


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Eco Principles


EcoPrinciple One: Thoughtful Design

EcoPrinciple One: Thoughtful Design

Feb 22, 2010 | 2 Comments

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 ceilings, [...]

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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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Herman Miller visits our office

Herman Miller visits our office

Nov 03, 2012 | 5 Comments

One of the first glimpses of our office is from Herman Miller. (love them) Here is their blogpost about it. So fun.

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