The early work where I had this class in 1971 and we built this little village out of reclaimed materials.

CNN: Sim Van der Ryn - Pioneer of green architecture

All the materials used are recycled or reclaimed -- tables are made from old wooden planks and drinks are served in jam jars, giving the eco-friendly space a rustic, charming feel.

BBC: East London��s pop-up bathhouse

Nevada's first platinum-certified LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) buildings stand proudly here, constructed of recycled materials and rammed-earth walls, with passive cooling, renewable heating, reclaimed water and solar-electricity panels, all harvesting clean energy.

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