It’s simple. You are not modern if you are not green. This January, when the Las Vegas Annual Builders Show takes place, green design promises to dominate the exhibition. Builder: Living Homes plans to showcase its newest modular home, which uses state of the art craftsmanship and innovative green technology, to the draw the public’s attention. It’s one more reason to be excited with modern architecture. Hopefully, what happens this time in Las Vegas, won’t stay there. Here’s a look at the modular home.

Another popular topic is green containers–spaces that are eco-friendly and serve multiple purposes in a variety of places. One garnering significant attention is the Greentainer Project. Based in Italy, this multipurpose container draws its energy from solar panels and can be used to host any sort of gathering or event. It’s 40 square feet, mobile, fitted with lighting and cooling systems, and all together awesome. Whether you use it for storage or a get together, the Greentainer is one creative box, that’s, er…thinking outside of the box.

This project has ties to San Diego’s history and its ties with the manufacturing industry. Housed in what was once a textile manufacturer’s union hall, this Union is the latest sustainable, living/loft space from architect Jonathan Segal. During construction, Segal worked with the community to ensure the project was well received. There is ample space for lower income families to live in the Union, as well as a power system that uses half of its energy as renewable electricity.

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