Tag Archives: green building

Design for the Ultimate in Cat Habitats

Posted on January 17, 2014 by Animal Arts

These beautifully crafted wood, sisal and fabric cat products are the brain child of Stefan Hofmann, carpenter, object artist and founder of Gold Paw. Stefan has designed a range of perches, beds, scratching posts, bridges and litter box cabinets created to … Continue reading →

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Biomimicry and the Sloth

Posted on September 19, 2013 by Animal Arts

  You might wonder what the lovely tree sloth can teach us about energy efficiency and collaboration. Quite a bit apparently.  According to a new article by Dr. Tamsin Woolley-Barker sloths are the great conservation creatures in nature.  They maintain … Continue reading →

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Creating Great Outdoor Spaces for Your Dogs

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Animal Arts

  When creating space in your yard for your dog consider the following eight ideas: Provide fresh water. Safety first. Provide shade and shelter. Make sure your space is toxin free. Create places to play. Design pathways. Use comfortable materials. … Continue reading →

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Avian Architects

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Animal Arts

    Social weaver birds, who are native to South Africa, are the designers and builders of the world’s largest bird nests. Hundreds of social weavers can live in these nests made from twigs, grass, cotton and other natural materials. … Continue reading →

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Five Essential Energy Saving Tips for Equine Facilities

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Animal Arts

  Heather Lewis’s latest guest blog for Classic Equine focuses on the five best ways to save energy. 1.  Insulate the roof. 2. Heat as little as possible. 3. Seal air leaks. 4. Install high efficiency lighting. 5. Do your maintenance. … Continue reading →

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Congratulations Josh!

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Animal Arts

  Congratulations to our own Josh Young, one of the eight University of Colorado at Denver graduate students who designed and built this home in the Navajo Nation. The 745 square-foot Nakai House was built from recycled materials for a … Continue reading →

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Crab-itecture

Posted on September 28, 2012 by Animal Arts

  While this unique bridge was actually designed by a National Park ranger and not an architect, it’s still pretty cool. Every January 120 million crabs migrate across Christmas Island in the Pacific on their way to the ocean.  Rangers … Continue reading →

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Cat Construction

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Animal Arts

This is the story of a man named Billy Browne, and a cat named Rufus.  Rufus got an ear infection.  The treatment required Billy to put painful drops in Rufus’s ear.  Rufus, naturally wasn’t a fan.  He started to hide … Continue reading →

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Design Details Videos

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Animal Arts

DVM 360, the online news magazine for Veterinary Economics, has just released eight new videos featuring our own Mark Hafen and Heather Lewis. Each of the videos talks about a different aspect of design for veterinary hospitals, from tricks to … Continue reading →

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A Greener Olympics

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Animal Arts

Our home of Boulder, Colorado is something of a mecca for cycling.  So, as friends of riding and architects we think the new Velodrome in London is pretty spectacular. Not only is the design sleek and visually beautiful, it incorporates … Continue reading →

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